One Day Hike around Taipei's Yangmingshan National Park

Discover Taipei’s more natural side on this day trip to Yangmingshan National Park, the mountains and trails north of the city. Stroll through its lush forests, admire the impressive nature just minutes from urban Taipei and enjoy the spectacular views offered by its privileged location.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Fengguizui, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111

We’ll start far from most of the famous hiking trails at Fengguizui and from there we’ll start to to explore several of its paths and valleys on foot. We will discover the native flora, such as its bamboo forests, and we will enjoy the spectacular views that the several mountains offer.

Pass By: Qingtiangang Grassland, No. 246, Lane 101, Jingshan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111

After strolling around beautiful forestry and fauna scenery we reach Qingtiangang grassland with its water buffaloes. This flat area will serve as transition to our next section.

Pass By: Lengshuikeng, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Coming from Qingtiangang, we'll pass through another forest that includes the Lengshuikeng pond and the Jingshan suspension bridge. In the background we'll start to see our next section: Qixingshan mt.

Pass By: Qixing Mountain, Yangjin Highway, Beitou Dist., Beitou, Taipei Taiwan

Yangmingshan National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan and home to a big number of diverse fauna, flora and hiking trails which give access to several mountains. The most famous one and tallest in north Taiwan being Qixing mountain, with a height of 1,120 meters. In addition, Qixing mountain is the highest non-active (dormant) volcano in all of Taiwan. This national park, within the city limits, has an extension of more than 113 square kilometers. Due to this fact, it’s easy to find areas with geothermal activity, such as hot springs, steam columns that emerge from the ground and sulfur deposits while walking around the park. Its valleys, cherry blossom and numerous trails are also famous.

Pass By: Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area, No.69, Zhuzihu Road, Beitou District, Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan

Coming down from Qixingshan mt. we'll finish the hike in Xiaoyoukeng, a post-volcanic geological landscape, famed for the fumaroles, sulfur crystals and spectacular landslide terrain. From here we'll take public transport (bus) to return back to the city.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 5 To 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: MRT Jiantan Station, No. 65, Section 5, Zhongshan N Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Traveler pickup is offered
We'll meet in your hotel reception or your own pickup point within Taipei City.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Private Tour
• Local Guide in English / Spanish / Chinese
• Private transport (taxi/uber) to the trailhead
• Meeting point pickup or in your hotel in Taipei City

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Public transport tickets (3-5 USD)

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