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.

In this day hiking tour with private transport and refreshing drinks at the end of the trail we propose you two different hiking routes to enjoy Yangmingshan National Park. All these hikes varies in duration, difficulty and starting points. We want to make sure that there is a hike that you will be able to enjoy!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

NOTE: THE EXTENDED ROUTE STARTS HERE.

We will start in Qingtiangang grassland with its water buffaloes. This flat area will serve as a warmup area to transition to our next section.

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

NOTE: THE STANDARD ROUTE STARTS HERE.

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 a 30 minute break while our hiking guide comes back with our private transport and refreshing drinks to go back to the city (and your hotel in Taipei).



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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 5 To 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: 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
• Meeting point pickup or in your hotel in Taipei City
• Private transportation
• Soda/Pop - Get a refreshing drink at the end of the hike.

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

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