Clouds descend into alpine reaches of the park, even as the Seven Star Mountain catches the eye in this spellbinding national park in Taipei. At the Yangmingshan National Park, this is a daily sight for most travelers who venture here. Earlier known as the Grass Mountain, this park dates back to the time of the Qing Dynasty when sulfur-rich deposits were set ablaze to deter thieves, leaving behind a trail of grasslands. As the park was developed, it bloomed to display the beauty it holds today, from residual sulfur crystals and plumes emanating from fumaroles to clusters of bright pink cherry blossoms. One of the few Taiwanese parks to feature hot spring pockets, this unique park also features a giant clock flower at its heart, with the statutes of Chinese and Taiwanese luminaries around it.
Hit the road to hike Xiangshan, which is also renowned as the Elephant Mountain to unwind. The trail is open to children and adults alike and takes about two hours to finish. An ideal place to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and being close to nature. Situated close to Lingyun Temple, this place surely is a getaway from a busy urban life.
The Taipei Zoo was previously located within the city, across the street from the Fine Arts Museum. Fortunately, the City Government decided to move the zoo out to a mountainous area in Muzha where the animals have fresh air to breathe and more room to move. Pay a visit to the museum to encounter more than 130 species of birds, reptiles, penguins, koala and pandas. Moreover, the zoo is home to two endangered pandas that were handed over to the zoo by the People's Republic of China in 2008.
This unusual cape is stunningly shaped by the forces of nature and is home to one of northern Taiwan’s most remarkable attractions. Also known as the Yehliu Promontory, Yehliu originated when the Datun Mountains were swept out from under the sea by a range of natural forces. Its grandiose form now lies sprawled across 1,700 meters (5577.4 feet) of the East China Sea. A unique feature of Yehliu is the odd bouquet of hoodoo stones that litter its surface. This area is known as the Yehliu Geopark, and is famous for the tableau of dramatic formations that assume various shapes, meriting names as odd as their existence - from ‘Fairy Shoes’ and ‘Sea Candles’, to ‘Queen’s Head’.
Located along the banks of Keelung River, Dajia Riverside Park is a popular destination for locals of Taipei for a fun and relaxing day out. Part of the greenery project undertaken by the city, the park provides a a much needed reprieve from the urban jungle. The park has facilities for several sports including basketball, croquet and badminton. Visitors can also rent bikes and explore the long, winding bike trails which cut through the park. While here, make sure you stop by the beautiful fountain located at the center of the park.
MyTaiwanTour is a guided tour that provides the most reliable services and organizes some of the best tours in the city. They prefer to work with small groups so that personal attention is guaranteed to each member in the group. The tour duration can be customized as per your requirement, and can range anywhere from a day to a week. They work with some of the best vendors so guarantee a comfortable tour. They also take you for fun activities and let you enjoy some of the best cuisines here.
Located along the banks of Keelung River, Dajia Riverside Park is a popular destination for locals of Taipei for a fun and relaxing day out. Part of the greenery project undertaken by the city, the park provides a a much needed reprieve from the urban jungle. The park has facilities for several sports including basketball, croquet and badminton. Visitors can also rent bikes and explore the long, winding bike trails which cut through the park. While here, make sure you stop by the beautiful fountain located at the center of the park.
MyTaiwanTour is a guided tour that provides the most reliable services and organizes some of the best tours in the city. They prefer to work with small groups so that personal attention is guaranteed to each member in the group. The tour duration can be customized as per your requirement, and can range anywhere from a day to a week. They work with some of the best vendors so guarantee a comfortable tour. They also take you for fun activities and let you enjoy some of the best cuisines here.
Inspired by the Central Park in New York, Daan Forest Park is known as the green lung of the city. Sprawling across 26 hectares (64 acres), it is laden with bamboo trees and comprises of walking trails, a jogging loop, ponds, pavilions, a skating rink, kids playground and amphitheatre. Ducks, turtles, squirrels and other animals abound here. Relax, stroll, jog, play or just people watch at this popular attraction.
Clouds descend into alpine reaches of the park, even as the Seven Star Mountain catches the eye in this spellbinding national park in Taipei. At the Yangmingshan National Park, this is a daily sight for most travelers who venture here. Earlier known as the Grass Mountain, this park dates back to the time of the Qing Dynasty when sulfur-rich deposits were set ablaze to deter thieves, leaving behind a trail of grasslands. As the park was developed, it bloomed to display the beauty it holds today, from residual sulfur crystals and plumes emanating from fumaroles to clusters of bright pink cherry blossoms. One of the few Taiwanese parks to feature hot spring pockets, this unique park also features a giant clock flower at its heart, with the statutes of Chinese and Taiwanese luminaries around it.
Hit the road to hike Xiangshan, which is also renowned as the Elephant Mountain to unwind. The trail is open to children and adults alike and takes about two hours to finish. An ideal place to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and being close to nature. Situated close to Lingyun Temple, this place surely is a getaway from a busy urban life.
Zhishanyen Huiji Temple is located in Zhishanyen or otherwise known as the Zhishanyen Hill or “Zhishanyen rock”. This is found atop the Zhishanyen Gate. This temple was originally built in 1752 to house the patron saint “Kaizhang Sheng Wang” and it is said that since then, miracles have happened. Furthermore, a long ink brush is found here, which people believe can make a person wiser. Outside the temple is a big garden/hall where people go for walks after worshiping. As it’s located in a more secluded area, it’s not as crowded as the other temples during the weekdays.