It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Asia Trails Conference which will be held from December 1st to 5th, 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan.
In 2014, Asia Trails Conference was first held in Jeju, South Korea, followed by Tottori, Japan in 2016, Busan, South Korea in 2019. We are delighted to announce that Taiwan will host the 2022 Asia Trails Conference.
Taiwan lies on the eastern edge of the Asian continent, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Taiwan Strait. While only 36,000 square kilometers in size, Taiwan has 129 rivers and 268 peaks over 3,000 meters in height. With more than two-thirds of the island occupied by mountains and hills, Taiwan is blessed with a richly diverse and variegated topography.
Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association（TMI Trail）was established on April 23, 2006, aiming to protect the environment and culture through trail movement. In 2017, TMI became an official member of the World Trail Network. It is our honor to invite trail organizations and hiking lovers in Asia and worldwide to Taiwan via the conference and hiking activities. During the 4-day event, participants will be able to access Taiwan’s rich natural and cultural landscape features and explore Taiwan’s diverse ethnic and cultural characteristics.
The conference is designed to stimulate inspiring dialogues amongst all participants with diverse seminars and trail activities. The ATN General Assembly and Welcome Banquet will be held on December 2nd. The forum with discussion on different related topics will be held on the following day, simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean will be provided. The ATN Declaration, The Handover Ceremony, and Walking Tour in Taipei City will be organized on the third day. On December 4th, different hiking activities will lead all participants to experience the natural and cultural beauty of Taiwan. The themes include Tamsui-Kavalan Trails and surrounding towns, Hakka culture and traditional cuisine, etc.
We look forward to welcoming you in Taiwan. We hope you will join us to make the 4th Asia Trails Conference a memorable event!
Overview
After weathering a harsh global pandemic, ATN partners shall meet again for our common passion in natural trails. We hope the international friendships connected through ATN will foster closer bonds and positive experiences for all ATC2022 attendees. Therefore, the theme of the conference is designated: Together We Go Further.
Precisely one hundred years ago in 1921, Benton MacKaye laid down the milestone of leading the new initiative to connect the Appalachian Trail. Since then, the movement has amassed devoted forces of the civil society and volunteers and has facilitated the dreams of many thru-hikers. The ATC2022 keynote “Heritage and Innovation - A Tribute to One Hundred Years of Trail History” is a commemoration of one hundred years of trail history and an overview of the course of trends that have developed across the globe until present day.
How do we maintain trail resilience through changes and challenges in the global environment, finance, health, security, and other areas? We will discuss and reflect on this main theme in five individual sessions, respectively with the topics: “Movement and Trail Policies in a Pandemic”, “Adapting Trails to Climate Change and Environmental Impact”, “Trail Revitalization in the Context of an Aging Society, Ethnic Cultures, and Placemaking”, “Resilient Systems and Policies”, and “Trails Community: Civil Resilience and Regional Peace”.
TMI Trail is also hosting a joyous evening banquet and a cultural tour night for our ATN friends. Our Taipei walking tour, planned especially for our foreign guests, includes a tasting tour of the Taiwan Beer Factory and a range of in-depth local guided tours.
We look forward to welcoming the arrival of our guests to participate in a series of active activities that will enrich our intellect and senses.
Welcome Remarks
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Asia Trails Conference which will be held from December 1st to 5th, 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan.
In 2014, Asia Trails Conference was first held in Jeju, South Korea, followed by Tottori, Japan in 2016, Busan, South Korea in 2019. We are delighted to announce that Taiwan will host the 2022 Asia Trails Conference.
Taiwan lies on the eastern edge of the Asian continent, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Taiwan Strait. While only 36,000 square kilometers in size, Taiwan has 129 rivers and 268 peaks over 3,000 meters in height. With more than two-thirds of the island occupied by mountains and hills, Taiwan is blessed with a richly diverse and variegated topography.
Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association（TMI Trail）was established on April 23, 2006, aiming to protect the environment and culture through trail movement. In 2017, TMI became an official member of the World Trail Network. It is our honor to invite trail organizations and hiking lovers in Asia and worldwide to Taiwan via the conference and hiking activities. During the 4-day event, participants will be able to access Taiwan’s rich natural and cultural landscape features and explore Taiwan’s diverse ethnic and cultural characteristics.
The conference is designed to stimulate inspiring dialogues amongst all participants with diverse seminars and trail activities. The ATN General Assembly and Welcome Banquet will be held on December 2nd. The forum with discussion on different related topics will be held on the following day, simultaneous interpretation in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean will be provided. The ATN Declaration, The Handover Ceremony, and Walking Tour in Taipei City will be organized on the third day. On December 4th, different hiking activities will lead all participants to experience the natural and cultural beauty of Taiwan. The themes include Tamsui-Kavalan Trails and surrounding towns, Hakka culture and traditional cuisine, etc.
We look forward to welcoming you in Taiwan. We hope you will join us to make the 4th Asia Trails Conference a memorable event!
Overview
After weathering a harsh global pandemic, ATN partners shall meet again for our common passion in natural trails. We hope the international friendships connected through ATN will foster closer bonds and positive experiences for all ATC2022 attendees. Therefore, the theme of the conference is designated: Together We Go Further.
Precisely one hundred years ago in 1921, Benton MacKaye laid down the milestone of leading the new initiative to connect the Appalachian Trail. Since then, the movement has amassed devoted forces of the civil society and volunteers and has facilitated the dreams of many thru-hikers. The ATC2022 keynote “Heritage and Innovation - A Tribute to One Hundred Years of Trail History” is a commemoration of one hundred years of trail history and an overview of the course of trends that have developed across the globe until present day.
How do we maintain trail resilience through changes and challenges in the global environment, finance, health, security, and other areas? We will discuss and reflect on this main theme in five individual sessions, respectively with the topics: “Movement and Trail Policies in a Pandemic”, “Adapting Trails to Climate Change and Environmental Impact”, “Trail Revitalization in the Context of an Aging Society, Ethnic Cultures, and Placemaking”, “Resilient Systems and Policies”, and “Trails Community: Civil Resilience and Regional Peace”.
TMI Trail is also hosting a joyous evening banquet and a cultural tour night for our ATN friends. Our Taipei walking tour, planned especially for our foreign guests, includes a tasting tour of the Taiwan Beer Factory and a range of in-depth local guided tours.
We look forward to welcoming the arrival of our guests to participate in a series of active activities that will enrich our intellect and senses.
Conference Brochure Download
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DsFczilGJq6lqYW79NJTxe8qSuFPT9Vx/view
Japanese: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRvnWeCS1Nr7uLBNDJrAL0UcwnvNxEvh/view
Korean: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oTknk0AZnO9VP9u6ZNrS1PK3DcVXhf-H/view
Walking in Taiwan: National Greenways and Recommendations
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zsjn8v1OFufQEQKVmDn8MCTzE6zox5QC/view?usp=drive_link
Japanese: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2ujERa-uL_rhLqGuTYeyIXd9Xu8vCjD/view?usp=drive_link
Korean: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lb7SoA6LP0tsJeTq1NHgAGvDGvBac2nv/view?usp=drive_link