Itineraries · 1 day
Yangmingshan in a day: volcanic trails above Taipei
A volcano, a hot spring and the city below.
Hiking
1 day · Taipei
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The plan
A one-day hike through Yangmingshan’s grasslands, fumaroles and hot springs, with an easy return to the city.
A volcano, a hot spring and the city below. This route is designed as a flexible sketch: keep the fixed transport, move the rest around the weather and your energy.
Day 1
Grasslands, fumaroles and hot springs
Take the bus up, walk the plateau and choose the climb only if the weather is clear.
Bus to Yangmingshan
Take the MRT to Jiantan and the bus up the mountain.
Jiantan
Qingtiangang
A gentle loop across the old lava plateau with buffalo and mountain views.
Qingtiangang
Lunch in Beitou
Descend by bus for lunch and a short hot-spring soak.
Beitou
Xiaoyoukeng
Fumaroles and steam vents beside the road.
Xiaoyoukeng
Qixingshan trail
Climb Taipei’s highest peak if the weather is clear; the last section is steep.
Qixingshan
Return to Taipei
Bus and MRT back to the city.
Taipei
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