MIAOLI’S LION’S HEAD MOUNTAIN (獅頭山)

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Distance: 10.18 mi
Elevation gain: 2,602 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 2,602 ft
Max elevation: 1,697 ft
TrailRank: 53
Min elevation: 557 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Time: 5 hours 44 minutes
Coordinates: 2540
Uploaded: December 28, 2020
Recorded: December 2020

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near Zhuhu, Taiwan (Taiwan)

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Lion’s Head Mountain (獅頭山, or Shitou Shan), in Miaoli is just one of many peaks scattered across Taiwan to be named due to its resemblance to the King of the Jungle. What sets this particular lion apart from the rest is its enduring role as a site of spiritual significance. For generations, visitors to the mountain have found its slopes dotted with a proliferation of temples, with Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian values all getting representation. The temples vary greatly in style, some are rather grand and swanky, some darkly ornate, blackened by years of incense smoke, and others are humble and plain. This merging of nature and culture, coupled with some very easy country lanes and a well-paved network of trails makes Miaoli’s Lion’s Head Mountain a great destination for a relaxing day trip.

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