▪Google Map: Weifeng(微風平台)、North Eye(北眼平台)、Forest Ark(森林方舟)
▪MRT Station ID: 劍潭Jiantan(R15)
▪Recommend:
Weifeng Platform, North Eye Platform, South Eyeand Platform and Forest Ark are all on the same route. Weifeng Platformz and North Eye Platform are located in the same area, just 30 meters apart. Go up at 4~5 pm to enjoy the daytime view, then wait for sunset before heading to Shilin Night Market for dinner and shopping. (About 30 minutes from the MRT station)
▵There is a drinking fountain at the platform rest area
▵Take Your Garbage With You!
▪Intro:
Yuanshan Scenic Area (圓山風景區), located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan, was once a military restricted zone and has since transformed into one of the most accessible urban hiking destinations in Taipei. Just minutes away from the Grand Hotel Taipei (圓山大飯店) and the lively Shilin Night Market (士林夜市), it is easily reached by Yuanshan MRT Station on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Red Line).
As part of the Taipei Grand Trail (台北大縱走) Section 5, Yuanshan offers scenic hiking routes featuring the Weifeng Platform (微風平台), the North Eye Platform (北眼平台), and the historic Old Place (舊地點). Recent revitalization projects introduced eco-friendly highlights such as the Forest Ark(森林方舟) and the South Eye Platform (南眼平台), while strengthening slope safety and expanding forestation.
Today, Yuanshan Scenic Area is celebrated as an urban oasis in Taipei, combining panoramic city views, cultural heritage, and sustainable green spaces. It has become a must-visit destination for hikers, photographers, and eco-travelers seeking both nature and culture in the heart of Taiwan’s capital.