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Juansi Waterfall Trail

絹絲瀑布步道

Juansi Waterfall Trail
Photo credit: 寶
Alternative spellings:
Juansi Pubu Trail
Silk Waterfall Trail

About this trail

Juansi Waterfall Trail climbs through a cool, humid forest valley from Jingshan Road toward Qingtiangang, passing an old irrigation channel and the slender Juansi Waterfall before emerging onto the open grasslands of Yangmingshan.

Trail condition

Scrambling Walking only
How much hands-on movement is required?

No hands-on climbing is normally required.

Exposure Low exposure
How serious are the consequences of a fall?

No significant exposed sections or dangerous drop-offs.

Navigation Easy to follow
How easy is the route to follow?

The trail is well defined and generally easy to follow.

Getting there

By Public Transport

Juansi Waterfall Trailhead:
From MRT Jiantan Station or MRT Shilin Station (Red Line)
1) Take Bus S15 toward Yangmingshan and get off at Juansi Waterfall.

Qingtiangang Trailhead:
From MRT Jiantan Station or MRT Shilin Station (Red Line)
1) Take Bus S15 toward Yangmingshan and get off at Qingtiangang.

By Car

Juansi Waterfall Trailhead:
Navigate to “Juansi Falls Trail” on Google Maps. The surrounding lanes are narrow and parking is limited; public transport is recommended.

Qingtiangang Trailhead:
Navigate to “Qingtiangang Visitor Center” on Google Maps. Limited parking is available nearby.

Planning essentials

Distance
2.7 km
Duration
1h 30min
Trail type
point-to-point
Difficulty
Moderate ⓘ
Location
Taipei
Elevation Gain
300 m
Max elevation
750 m
Min elevation
450 m
National Park Permit
NO
Police Permit
NO
Public Transport
YES