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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.
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.