We travelled here via a small tour bus and the park is absolutely beautiful! It can get a little slippery at time because of the rocks so please be careful. Apart from that, the place was beautiful and clean. Highly recommended :)

just a short drive from Taipei, Yangmingshan National Park is a serene escape that seamlessly blends natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities. My recent visit to this Taiwanese gem left me impressed and rejuvenated. The park's lush landscapes offer a striking contrast to the bustling city life, providing a haven for nature lovers. From rolling hills to volcanic craters, every corner of Yangmingshan boasts picturesque views. The iconic Calla Lily fields are a visual delight, especially during the blooming season, painting the hillsides with vibrant hues.

It was a beautiful day when we visited and the ride on the bus up the mountain was as enjoyable as the views. The hot springs was a disappointment with only an inch of water at the pool where people were gathering to soak their feet. The springs had a sulphuric odor which made it unappealing. It’s only A short walk from the springs to the Mountain View’s where u can hike a number of trails all easy to moderate hikes. There are wild buffalo grazing with interesting history worth reading the signage. Beautiful views.

We booked a driver for 6 h via klook for a direct pickup from hotel ( The driver only contacted us the day before at 3 pm after his trip) . The first stop was at lengshuikeng - a small lake with steam coming out from the surrounding rocks as well as two foot baths. Next stop was flower clock . We were so blessed to catch the cheery blossoms and flowers in full bloom . Then there was xiaoyoukeng where you get to see steam bellowing out from the small crater. We then went for a hike from Lengshuikeng visitor centre to Qingtiangang. The hike was 1.8 km walking on rocky footpaths and climbing many many steps passing a swinging bridge. I would not recommend this hike to those with bad knees . At Qingtiangang, we were greeted with a fog that reduced visibility to almost zero . We then proceeded to zhiuzihu to have a traditional chicken lunch but as it was a public holiday , all restaurants were full. So we did not get to try the chicken nor see the calla Lilly’s but our driver brought us to a famous beef noodle restaurant instead near the hotel . Overall a wonderful trip with Leon as our driver. Tip: do not go to yangmingshan if it is raining . This was our third trip and was the only trip where we saw the beauty of this mountain . All the other times , it was fogged up .

We went to Yangmingshan on a day trip from Taipei. Just go to Jintian station with the MRT redline and catch a bus from there. Once you arrive onsite you will have to switch for the local shuttle bus (nunber 108 if I remember well). The shuttle bus will circle around the area and stop on different spots where trails start I would recommend to do a little research before going to know Which hike you want to do. IMPORTANT: - bring water !!! A lot of it - consider the whole day just for Yangmingshan. I wouldn't advise to combine it with Beitou. The place was beautiful , really worth it. We did the Quxing mountain hike which is apparently the hatdest but which is not as hard as chat GPT says. For sure you will have to climb a few stairs and walk up, and yes it's hot and humid in August but it's perfectly feasible and in less time than expected. On the way you will have beautiful views of the areas and some volcanic sulfur fumes things (sorry not sure hot to explain it in EN). We also did the hike in the grassland (super easy) and the Juansi waterfall trail. The Juansi trail is going through the forest so it's shaded. The waterfall itself isn't that impressive but the walk is nice and you will enjoy the cricket's singing on the way.