Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
Take a break from your busy schedule and the hustle and bustle of the city, go on a tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou District, and embrace the beauty of nature. Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
In addition to the park, the Geothermal Valley and Beitou Hot Spring Museum offer you insights into the history of development of hot springs in Taipei, from the source of heat to the historic relics. Hot spring bath is another unmissable experience in Beitou. Before the end of the tour, you will enjoy a hot spring foot bath to unwind your mind and body.
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Beitou Public Library
The unique appearance of Beitou Library also makes it a popular attraction for photography. So pull your phone or camera out of your bag, capture the view and make your travel memory tangible.
50 minutesBeitou Hot Spring Museum
The second level consists with a huge Tatami lobby and a balcony with a special exhibition area where the early Taiwanese film documents are displayed. This is a good place to learn about Beitou’s rich hot spring culture and history.
40 minutesBeitou Thermal Valley(Hell Valley)
This place is also called “Hell Valley” or “Ghost Lake”, because of the sulfuric steam fog that it emits caused by the high temperature. It is also one of the heat sources of sulfur spring that supply the hot springs located in its vicinity.
50 minutesFlower Clock
The flower plants change by season, visitors can enjoy the bloom all year round. Every year during the cherry blossom season, there are crowds of people flocking to see the beautiful cherry blossom that surrounds the flower clock.
1 hourYang-Ming Shu-Wu Mansion
This place was originally an old-growth forest; after the mansion and its associated buildings were completed, part of the forest was still preserved. Today the mansion has become an important site for Taiwan’s history and nature conservation.
30 minutesNo.1-20
Besides the seasonal flowers, Zhuzihu is also well-known for the mountain vegetable cuisine. Since you are here in Zhuzihu, don’t miss the chance to try the local specialties. (lunch at your own expense)
1 hour 20 minutesXiaoyoukeng Recreation Area
The scenic trail around Xiaoyoukeng offers close-up views of the pit from different angles, where you can see and smell the steam coming out of the cracks, and the sulfur crystals around the fumaroles, as if you can feel the breath of a dormant volcano.
50 minutesQingtiangang
Then you will visit Qingtiangang, a vast lava terrace formed when the lava flowed north after the eruption. The terrace was once a ranch for water buffaloes grazing during Japanese colonization; even today you can still see the naturally bred water buffaloes there.
50 minutesLengshuikeng
After your Beitou District and Yangmingshan National Park tour, you may choose to disembark at Shilin Night Market (arrive around 16:40), considered Taiwan’s most famous night market. There, you can eat tasty street foods to your heart’s content. Or, you may choose to disembark at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station after the tour (arrive around 17:00).
2 hours 10 minutesIncluded
- Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin/ English/ Japanese)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hot spring foot bath
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
Not Included
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.
- If the group size is less than 7 people, your tour guide might also serve as the driver (driver-guide).
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities
- This tour takes place in Yangmingshan National Park most of the time, which involves lots of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes and casual wear are recommended. As the temperature can drop dramatically in the mountain area, it's recommended to bring an extra coat.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.