Overview
Yangmingshan is Taipei's closest highland escape: volcanic fumaroles at Xiaoyoukeng, free public hot springs at Lengshuikeng, and spring azalea displays at Yangming Park. The park's tallest peak, Mount Qixing (Seven Star Mountain), reaches 1,120 m and is the highest point in Taipei City.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Etiquette
No flowers picking, no wildlife disturbance, no littering. Hot spring bathers must pre-wash, go nude in some baths, and tie up hair.
Money
The park is free to enter. Hot springs at Lengshuikeng are free. Most costs are transport and food.
Safety
Venomous snakes are present; stay on marked trails. Trails are slippery in rain. Hot springs are contraindicated for those with heart conditions or open wounds.
Transport
Bus 260 from Taipei Main Station (NT$30, ~40 min) is the most frequent option. Bus Red 5 from Jiantan MRT and Bus 230 from Beitou also serve the park.
Weather
Subtropical rainforest below 1,000 m, scrub and silvergrass above. Spring brings azaleas and cherry blossoms. Trails are treacherous in rain.
