Yangmingshan National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in northern Taiwan
About Yangmingshan National Park
Yangmingshan's original name wasCaoshan(Grass Mountain in Mandarin), referring to the tall silvergrass that covers the highest slopes. Chiang Kai-shek renamed it Mount Yangming after his favorite Ming philosopher Wang Yang-ming (AD 1472-1529). The tallest peak, Mount Qixing (Seven Star Mountain), has an elevation of 1,120 m (3,674 ft), and its peak is the highest point in Taipei City. Trails leading throughout the entire park consist of basalt pavers, are steep in places, and can be fairly treacherous during periods of rain. Expect to be passed by septuagenarian locals who make the trip every week! Below approximately 1,000 m (3,280 ft), the park is characterized by subtropical rainforest, whereas above 1000 m, scrub-like trees and tall clumping grasses are the main form of vegetation.
Top Attractions in Yangmingshan National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Yangmingshan National Park:
- ★Lengshuikeng Public Baths
- ★Yangmingshan Hiking Trail (blue)
- ★Yangming Shuwu
Where to Eat in Yangmingshan National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lavander Garden
- 🍴Shiyang Culture Restaurant
Where to Stay in Yangmingshan National Park
- 🏨International Hotel
- 🏨Landis Resort Yangmingshan
Yangmingshan National Park Travel Guide Sections
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