Chih-Shan-Yen Park, Taipei

Chih-Shan-Yen is a hill located north of the Taipei Basin. Mountaineering begins with a hundred-step stone ladder that is challenging. The whole mountain is dominated by rock. The main trails are stone steps, and the secondary trails are connected by wooden bridges, which is ideal for walking. Walking up the hill, you will see a huge tree. It is a 300-year-old camphor tree but still green. It is known as the oldest tree in Taipei. There is a Stone Temple in the northwest corner of Chih-Shan-Yen. Behind the Temple is a huge stone, which is a feature of this rock mountain. Chih-Shan-Yen has a long history. It has a rich variety excavated cultural artifacts, including ceramic, stone, bone, and shell products. Therefore, an archaeological exhibition hall is set up in the park.