Taipei, Taiwan is known by many as a developed and busy city, famous for its amazing bridges, towering skyscrapers, and the bustling metropolitan area with great restaurants and shops. Sure, the city is great, but there are times when it simply becomes too crowded and too noisy. In these times, many people run into the mountains and nearby countryside in order to escape. So where in Taipei can you run to? Elephant Mountain Also known as the Nangang District Hiking Trail, it takes a steep climb to the top of the mountain, about 200 metres or so, give or take.…