Thousand Steps to Zhinan Temple Had Me Questioning Life Choices

#chinatravel Tried the Zhinan Temple Thousand Steps Trail in Wenshan District, Taipei City and wow my legs are still mad at me. It starts off all peaceful and green then boom it’s stairs forever. Not joking. It really feels like a thousand steps.

The trail leads up to Zhinan Temple and the whole way is lined with trees, birds and just nonstop steps. It’s a full-on leg day workout. Bring water and maybe stretch first. I did not.

But once you make it to the top it’s honestly worth it. The temple is gorgeous and the views over Taipei are pretty sweet. Plus there’s this peaceful vibe up there that makes you forget you were just dying on the stairs.

Going down is easier but your legs will still shake a bit.

Great little challenge close to the city. If you want a sweat with some spiritual vibes and solid views, this is your trail. Just respect the stairs. They do not mess around.

Post by Nengkh9 | Jul 29, 2025