If you have seen pictures of a panoramic view of Taipei 101 and Taipe’s skyline, the view is probably from Elephant Mountain.
It’s about a 20-minute hike to the top, and there are a couple of spots along the way for picture taking.
Also, there are specific 3 boulders that people usually climb to get the perfect shot with the Taipei 101 building.
In total, there are 600 steps, which is totally doable, and you can easily take breaks when needed.
Overall, you cannot miss this hike, and I recommend prioritizing this in your Taiwan itinerary 4 days travel guide (because it’s free).
Through the MRT, simply take the red line to the last stop which is the Xiangshan Station.
Pull up google maps, and it will be a 10-minute walk.
We passed parks, apartment buildings, and basketball courts along the way.