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Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain)


27th April 2007 - 22nd May 2007
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Part of the path up towards the summit. Elephant Mountain is a small mountain (more of a hill really) pretty much in central Taipei. It's a short climb up, but gives great view and the opportunity to see some interesting wildlife.
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One of its main claims to fame is the views it affords of the Taipei skyline and in particular Taipei 101, the world's tallest building.
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In reality, though, the skies of Taipei are rarely clear during the summer, and this is a much more representative (if less picturesque) version.
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