Tricia Ling
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We went as a family of 6 (3 adults, 1 senior and 2 kids aged 7 and 8), brought a hiking stick as well which helped immensely. Did plenty of stops at the various pavilions taking pictures and with breaks in between, including a 45 minute rest at the cafe. Spent a total of 3 hours so it can easily be done in half the time. There was also a large group of local tour group of Taiwanese retirees hiking.
Not easiest climb but the views are absolutely spectacular and worth it!
The stairs and roads are very well maintained so it's generally very safe.
Started from the port and ended at the primary school. If you start at the port, it's a steep climb up with steps immediately, gentler up a slope if you start at the primary school. Either way, it is a loop. There is parking there in the area at the start/end that you will have to walk abit to get to the start.
There is a cafe at the midway point that you have to walk down a good amount of steps and come up again to continue the trail.
Bring lots of sunscreen and sun protection!!! Ideally, a UV umbrella as well.
There are seafood restaurants at the base where you can have lunch after as well.