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National park in northern Taiwan
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Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園); Yáng Míng Shān Guójiā Gōngyuán) is a collection of peaks in Taiwan, located to the northeast of Taipei.
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陽明公園
See the azaleas and cherry blossoms in spring.
小油坑遊憩區
The fumaroles in this area are particularly notable.
竹子湖觀景台
This observation platform has a great view of Taipei, especially at night.
擎天崗
The best grassland in Taipei. This area is popular with picnicking students and families.
Lin Yutang (林語堂), the Master of Humor, was one of the well-known scholars in China and Taiwan. His former residence is one of the most popular tourist spots in Yangmingshan.
陽明書屋
Also often called Yangming Villa, is an historical building built by former President Chiang Kai-shek for receiving foreign dignitaries.
Distance: 8.1 km, hilly. Altitude range: 554 m. Duration: 2-4 hr, depending on the side tours, time spent at the hot springs (opening times see below) and personal fitness for climbing the 550 m altitude. Grade: Medium. Recommended: comfortable clothes and boots for walking.
This trail covers most of the above mentioned scenic sights, like Mt. Cising (Qixing), Lengshuikeng (hot springs), Xiaoyukeng (sulphur area), the Juansi Fall, and an optional side tour to Qingtiangang (grasslands).
From Taipei take the metro (red line) to MRT Shilin Station (Zhong Zheng). From there take bus no. R15 to Juan Si Waterfall to the start of the track, where the bus lets of all passengers and turns off left. Note, apparently 1 in 3 buses go further. At the northern end of this track take bus no. 1717 back into Taipei. Btw. reversing the track will save you some of the hiking.
Nude, men and women in separate buildings. Make sure to bring your own soap and wash cloth. The rules insist that you much pre-wash before entering the smallish 40°C tub, and the attendees will insist too. Not many foreigners find this place, so if one, be ready to intimately meet the locals.
This vegetarian restaurant is in Tianmu directly at the base of the Tianmu trail. Good place to go when starting on a hike up or to relax when finishing a hike down.
食養山房餐廳
Taipei's classiest creative cuisine, near Lengshuikeng area.
國際大旅館
An old hot spring hotel in Yangmingshan since 1952. Many rooms have tatami, Japanese style floor.
雀客藏居台北陽明山溫泉飯店
Hot spring soaking pool and swimming pool are the best.
Depending on which trail you are taking, you will have different starting point and likely different way to get in.
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