Jiantan boasts a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by forested mountains with winding hiking trails that lead up through the hills. Along the way, visitors can enjoy a rich variety of plant life and local ecology. The most popular hiking route is the Jiantan Trail, The trail features several scenic lookout points, offering sweeping views of Taipei City and the majestic Tamsui River. The view is especially captivating at dusk, when the setting sun bathes the landscape in a warm, golden light.