Taipei Rock Climbing Gyms: A Guide to 6 Bouldering Venues and Classes

double8 offers a comfortable, well-ventilated environment that never feels stuffy. Among Taipei Rock Climbing venues, it has a smaller bouldering area, primarily focusing on top-roping. The difficulty is not high, making it very suitable for beginners, though experienced climbers might find it a bit too easy.

For first-timers, we recommend joining a beginner's climbing class. The coaches teach basic concepts in a very engaging way and emphasize safety repeatedly, such as not touching any metal objects like wall hangers, harness carabiners, or belay devices. Afterward, participants can experience top-roping and bouldering, then freely choose any wall to continue challenging themselves until their arms give out. Coaches are always available to kindly assist with any questions during the process.

I usually only boulder and rarely top-rope, so it felt quite scary at first. But once I got used to the height and the belay mechanism, I could let go a bit. Plus, the "holds" for indoor top-roping are easier to grip than those outdoors. I recommend this Taipei Rock Climbing venue to anyone who wants to try or is just starting out with top-roping.

This time, Itata and friends met up at Original Rock Climbing Gym's Mingde branch. There's a parking lot right across from the venue, making it very convenient to drive there. Walking down the stairs to the basement, you're greeted by a spacious and bright climbing area that immediately feels comfortable and inviting.

The Mingde branch offers a diverse range of holds and routes, from beginner and intermediate-advanced to competition-level. The wall angles vary greatly, so whether you prefer balance, strength, or footwork-focused climbing, you'll find suitable challenges.

Even though we arrived early, there were so many routes that a full day didn't feel like enough to experience them all. My V5 climbing companions gathered at the competition wall, which was clean and uncluttered by extraneous holds, perfectly simulating a formal competition atmosphere. The difficulty and creativity were both excellent, making it incredibly fun, though our stamina gave out first.

The rest area has a coffee vending machine, where you can grab an iced or hot latte or milk tea to refuel—a real treat for climbers. Overall, aside from the venue being in a basement with slightly weak cell signal (requiring Wi-Fi) and the restrooms being a bit far, this Taipei Rock Climbing venue is undoubtedly a great place for climbers of all levels to challenge themselves and enjoy a full day of climbing.

Citizen Bouldering Gym boasts one of the largest selections of Taipei Rock Climbing routes, offering a diverse array of challenges from easy warm-ups to balance, dynamic, and power-focused climbs. The difficulty distribution is well-balanced, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced climbers. I often spend entire afternoons at this gym, climbing until my forearms give out.

The venue is spacious, so even when crowded, it never feels stuffy or smells unpleasant. They also provide free communal chalk, a huge plus for those with sweaty hands. Occasionally, the gym features "two-person routes," which are quite challenging; just watching others attempt them makes my hands sweat. It's best to climb within your limits.

Overall, some parts of the gym's environment are a bit dated, but this doesn't detract from the climbing experience. However, during a weekend visit, it was very crowded, and a group class meant children were running around on the mats. The staff didn't notice immediately, which felt a little unsafe. If you're visiting to try bouldering, pay extra attention to avoid collisions with other climbers and try to move off the mats promptly after your climb to prevent accidents.

Camp4's central, freestanding rock tower features a simulated natural rock wall, a rarity among Taipei Rock Climbing venues.

Yuna particularly enjoys climbing these walls that mimic the undulations of outdoor rock faces. They make indoor climbing less about artificial holds and more about gripping and stepping on natural-like features, replicating the outdoor experience.

The two-story, floor-to-ceiling windows also allow natural light to stream in during daytime climbs. Yuna finds that gazing out at Shipai Park from these windows makes rest periods between climbs even more relaxing.

When you reach the top of the freestanding rock tower near the entrance, you'll hear sounds from the gym behind it. Next time you're up there, why not turn around and wave to the people working out?

The Yonghe Climbing Gym is one of the few Taipei Rock Climbing venues that offers bouldering, top-roping, and speed climbing walls all with a single ticket. The bouldering walls feature routes of varying inclines, offering high variability and a significant challenge.

The top-roping area has two slightly overhanging walls, one of which is a standard speed climbing wall used in international competitions. The lead climbing wall features a ceiling-like overhang with a steep angle.

Yuna found the lead climbing routes to be quite difficult, requiring advanced climbing skills. Overall, this Taipei Rock Climbing venue offers a rich variety of routes, allowing you to climb to your heart's content and experience the thrill and joy of vertical movement. It's perfect for those looking to push their limits!