Taiwan is located at the junction of the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate and due to the compression of those plates has a high density of mountains. It has hundreds of mountains above 3,000 meters, ranging from low altitude to high altitude, tropical to temperate zones; with rich ecological landscapes from broadleaf forests and coniferous forests to alpine grassland.
However, the risk of climbing such charming mountains increases due to the changeable terrain and climate and doing so without adequate preparation can be disastrous. According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, the top three main causes of mountain disasters in Taiwan are: getting lost (38%), falling into a valley (11%), and losing contact (5%). On average, more than 300 people have to be rescued every year, and nearly 200 die. As such, in addition to preparing basic mountaineering equipment before a trip (for details, refer to the "Preparations" section on the website), climbers should also download an "offline map".
What is an offline map?
An "offline map" is a map data package that can be downloaded in advance and be used "without an Internet connection." In the mountains, there is not always a signal or Internet access as at ground level, so it is recommended climbers download an "offline map" before setting off so they can see their "own location" through GPS signals in places without Internet access. No matter where you go, the offline map draws the route taken so in the event of an accident individuals can accurately report their coordinates and call for help. The most common file format is GPX (GPS Exchange Format, GPS Exchange Format), which can be used to describe road points, tracks and distances.
Offline map use tutorial
Instructions
Step1
Download APP
Download an "Offline Map" APP that can read GPX format.
Step2
Query offline map
Search the Internet for a tracking file (GPX) of the route you want to take, and pay attention to whether the source of the file is correct.
Step3
Download GPX archive
Click to download the file.
Step4
Enter APP operation
After importing the file into the APP, you can see the path route file and allow the APP to use GPS positioning to confirm your location.
Precautions
- Before departure, please check whether the "Offline Map" APP has been updated to the latest version.
- The GPX tracking file is for reference use only. Before climbing, you should still make judgments based on the actual situation to avoid minimize risk.
- Do not check your mobile phone while on the move. If you need to check it, stop and use the phone in a safe place.
- When climbing mountains, be sure to keep your mobile phone charged. In addition to carrying a portable power bank, you can also turn off Bluetooth and WiFi, reduce screen brightness and reduce use to effectively save power (turning off mobile data and turning on airplane mode can also be used to increases the battery life of mobile phones, but can only be used for positioning and tracking routes).
The following provides downloads of GPX, KML, KMZ and other file formats for all the Danlan trails and each route. Feel free to make use of it.
Complete trail map download list
| Title name |
File type |
| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail |
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| Northern Path |
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| Central Path |
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| Southern Path |
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| Yilan Plain Line |
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Route map download list
| Title name |
File type |
| Northern Path-Zhuzaitan Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Liulanglu Hiking Trail |
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| Northern Path-Shumeiping Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Tsanguangliao Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Yangtingli Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Longling Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Jinzibei Historic Trail |
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| Northern Path-Caoling Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Nuandong Canyon Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Old Nuandong Trail |
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| Central Path-Wufenshan Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Yunmei Trail |
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| Central Path-Fangzikeng Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Pinghu West Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Pinghu East Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Dakeng Mountain Ridge Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-ShangneiPinglin Hiking Trail |
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| Central Path-Zhongkeng Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Fangshankeng Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Kuolai Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Bengshankeng Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Beishixi Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Wantan Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Wushan Yueling Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Pingxi Historic Trail |
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| Central Path-Shikong Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Zhongpushan Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Tudigongling Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Tiaomi Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Miaogaotai Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Shumei Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Daozhao Hushan Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Dakeng Waigu Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Wai'an Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Wutuxi Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Sifenzi Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Lielijian Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Shitsao Bihu Hiking Trail |
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| Southern Path-Sidu Historic Trail |
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| Southern Path-Paoma Historic Trail |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Danlan Cultural Trail North Path |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Danlan Cultural Trail South Path |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Water Path |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Mountain-river connecting section |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-City Cultural Trail |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Bangka Cultural Trail |
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| Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail-Dadaocheng Cultural Trail |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Historical Route |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Promotion Main Line |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Mountain Circle Branch Line |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Canal Branch Line |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Wetland Branch Line |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Mountain Border Branch Line |
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| Yilan Plain Line-Pastoral Branch Line |
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