Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area

• Zhuzihu Lookout

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  竹子湖觀景台

  This observation platform has a great view of Taipei, especially at night.

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• Yangming Shuwu

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  陽明書屋

  Also often called Yangming Villa, is an historical building built by former President Chiang Kai-shek for receiving foreign dignitaries.

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Hot springs

• Lengshuikeng Public Baths

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  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.

  Hours

  Daily: 06:00-09:00, 10:30-13:00, 14:30-17:00, 18:30-21:00. Closed every first Mon of the months and a few Tuesdays per year

  Price

  Free

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• Yangming Park

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  陽明公園

  See the azaleas and cherry blossoms in spring.

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• Qingtiangang Grassland

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  擎天崗

  The best grassland in Taipei. This area is popular with picnicking students and families.

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• The Lin Yutang House

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  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.

  Hours

  10:00-21:00

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