Yangmingshan National Park

Didn’t get to explore too much cos of the rain, but I did the Qixing trail and had a very nice time. Only takes 1h30 to walk to the top then I walked down the other way. Even in the fog and rain I still had a great time.

Picturesque park up in the mountains with beautiful trees, flowers, streams, and more. Great view of the sunset and there are multiple areas for cherry blossom viewing. It’s free to enter, but can get a little bit crowded.

The vast fields, picturesque mountains and water buffalos paired with the occasional fog made this gorgeous place look like a dream in real life. There are lots to explore here as the area are huge but you don’t have to worry as the trail is relatively accessible. Would’ve loved to spend the whole day hiking here.

Actually I’m not rating this high or worth a trip because there’s nothing much you can do or see here. It also depends on the season there’s something to offer in spring but summer it’s not so scenic. Except for that if you’re into mountain trekking stuffs that’s the perfect place in the north of Taiwan.

Very beautiful park and very big.. i will recommend you to hire private taxi or car because waiting for the bus is very inconvenient.. buses are less and tourist are too much.. Also it is hard to stand in the mountain roads.. buses have very very few seats and u have to stand the entire time. You can enjoy fullest if u hire Scotty or a car or taxi to visit this place.. food options are almost null so don’t forget to pack your foods for lunch … also it is wise to take an umbrella and a jacket for changing weather. Some places are really windy so prepare with a tight fitted cloths. There are different places .. and trails.. don’t forget to study about the whole thing before you go there.. In total, Yangmingshan National Park boasts over 20 notable attractions, including natural wonders, hiking trails, and cultural landmarks.

We only had a few days in Taipei but decided to dedicate one to the national Park. It's huge! We hired at a taxi cab for half a day and he drove us to the falls where we were we followed well made walkways that had directions in English and Chinese. We then headed Beitou to take in the hot springs.

Nice place to hike and take in greenery and fresh air. Went on a public holiday hence was pretty crowded. Some scenic spots to catch cherry blossoms too.

One of the most accessible mountains in Taiwan, the bus takes you up to 800 meter elevation which makes the hike to the summit a quite easy one! Try and watch the trees while you walk and if you're lucky you can dee a variety of birds hanging by in the leaves, reccomended to visit in morning until afternoon as the bus doesn't run at night.

Checking the cherry blossoms. It was cold with a drizzle, and the blossoms were starting to fall off trees, Nice scenic park to be strolling. It's not too big,

I'm giving this a one star based solely on my experience . I went on a Monday where it was not only raining but very foggy and windy also. The view was obviously obstructed. I went to xiaoyukeng, hoping to do the trail to Mt. Qixing but unfortunately, the trail itself was closed. Maybe because I don't speak/read Mandarin, but this information was not relayed to me at all. At this time, I just decided to head to Beitou I like the fact that they have buses that take you to different spots of the park, and each major spot has a service centre

There are so many trails to hike around and walk around that the park is difficult to go through in a day. We hit some highlights of the park in a quick afternoon tour. There is still volcanic activity and you can smell the sulfur from the areas that have hot water coming from out of the mountain. It is a beautiful area away from Taipei that you can make a day trip to and be in nature, hiking or enjoying the hot springs.

(Disclaimer: Review based on visit to Taipei in November 2013.) Wrapping up my series of reviews on Taipei is Yangmingshan National Park. It is one of nine national parks in Taiwan. If you are looking for a good place to hike near Taipei on your visit, I would recommend this park as it is within city limits. To get to the park, you can take a car or a public bus to get there. I took the latter option which wasn't as hard to do as you would think. I took the MRT and then transferred to a public bus that took me to the entrance of the park. I didn't need to wait very long either as there are typically buses every 15-20 minutes headed to the park. My visit to the park was brief as my visit to Taipei was just a few days, so I wanted to get as much in. Though you could possibly spend a whole day in the park as there is so much to do. In addition to hiking, there are hot springs inside the park. Although my visit was short, my opinion of the park was that it is a beautiful place to visit with hiking trails that are well taken care of. I came here in November and even though Taiwan has warm weather year-round, you will want to bring a jacket as it can get chilly here. While this is a beautiful spot, stay on the hiking paths. The guide that I read prior to visiting never said anything about this, but apparently Yangmingshan is known for having venomous snakes! So for your own safety, don't go off the path seeking danger. Even knowing that there are snakes around, I would still recommend this park. If you are a nature lover, you will love the beauty found here. Just be safe and take the necessary precautions before visiting.

Yangmingshan is a great day trip from Taipei. You can take a bus from the city (i.e. from Shilin MRT station), or my group of 5 split a taxi. We visited in February 2015 when the weather wasn't the best (it was cloudy and cold), but I imagine it is quite beautiful (but much busier) in the spring/summer when it is sunny. Nevertheless, it's a great place to spend your time if you're looking to get out of the city a little and be at peace with nature. There's a bus (the 108 line) that will take you around to the major sites in Yangmingshan National Park. I did the Erziping hike (a short, pretty flat hike) that takes you into a valley, and then we went up to Datun mountain (0.6 km but it is all a big stair workout). The views are beautiful, even when cloudy! There are also hot springs nearby (either off the trail, or with resorts) that you can relax in after a good hike.

A must see tourist destination for anyone visiting Taiwan ! I have always loved YangMing Mountain, there is so much to explore. I thought I had seen it all but each time I visit I discover new paths and new beauties. I recently found out that if I continue driving through the mountain, I can reach the north coast and it's actually a short cut if you want to beat traffic! I love driving up in the spring to see the Lilly festival. It's also a great experience to ride the public bus up all the way to the last station. You can see so much more looking out the window without distractions. I have successfully hiked up from the trails twice and I would love to do it again. Words really cannot describe the natural beauty that is up there!

Although I went there long time ago, I still remember how beautiful the calla lily is and how fresh the air is. Yangmingshan is really a good suburban area for family to go hiking or relax. There are several scenic spots we can't miss it. For example, the bamboo lake let everyone enjoy the colorful hydrangea and calla lily. The clearance of the lake will let you forget all the stress and enjoy your leisure time. Also, you can't miss the dream lake, there's a special pathway there. Firstly, it's almost flat. However, and then there's an almost 90 degree vertical down. It's really dangerous. You must watch out every step otherwise you may fall down. In addition, there are lots of famous restaurants there, like 青菜園. 青菜園 is always full of people. It provides a great number of delicacies related to mountain crops. You need to go there early otherwise you will wait in line for a long time. Come and visit this beautiful place, this scenery here is really strike a chord with me!