Yangmingshan Day Trip: Full-day Beitou & Yangmingshan Tour from TaipeiDay trips and Excursions

Edison Travel Service Co., Ltd.

Overview

Take a full-day Yangmingshan day trip, just 7 miles away from downtown Taipei City and enjoy a day in nature. Yangmingshan National Park is one of the largest parks in Taiwan famous for its spectacular volcanic formations and the nearby Beitou hot springs. Yangmingshan day trip is the perfect way to explore stunning volcanic deposits, learn about the history of the development of Taiwan’s hot springs, and enjoy a relaxing hot spring foot bath.

Highlights

◾ Explore the wonders of the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International
◾ Marvel at the amazing morphological variety of volcanic landforms
◾ Learn about the history of hot spring development in Taipei by visiting Beitou Hot Spring Museum
◾ Rejuvenate your mind and body with a natural hot spring foot bath

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 9 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07), Exit 2, drop-off at: MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07) / Shilin Night Market
LANGUAGES: English, Japanese & Mandarin
MOBILE TICKET: Use your phone or print your ticket
OPENING SEASONS: Year-round, Tuesday to Sunday
WHO CAN COME: Yangmingshan day trip is suitable for anyone

Description - What to expect

Start your Yangmingshan day trip early in the morning. Meet your tour guide and driver and then, take a 30-40 min ride to Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei. On your way, stop by Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch. Located in Beitou Park and near Beitou Hot Spring Museum, this beautiful library was selected by the travel website "When On Earth" as one of the 10 Coolest Examples of “Green Buildings”, and the famous online culture magazine "Flavorwire" as one of The 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World.

Beitou Hot Spring Museum was built during the Japanese colonial era. The Tudor-style building has a brick and wood facade and black tile roofing, the 1st level features a small bath and a large bath with a piece of Hokutolite Stone weighing 800 kilograms displayed in a corner. The 2nd level features a huge Tatami lobby and a balcony with a special exhibition area that has early Taiwanese film documents displayed. This is the perfect place to learn about Beitou's rich hot spring culture and history.

Your next stop is Yangmingshan Flower Clock, the centerpiece of the national park, near the bus station and visitor information center. The flower plants change by season and visitors can enjoy the bloom all year round. Then visit Yangming Shu-Wu Mansion, also known as Zhongxing Guesthouse, which is the summer residence of the late president Chiang Kai-shek for the reception of important foreign guests. Today the mansion has become an important site for Taiwan’s history and natural environment.

Continue your Yangmingshan day trip with a visit to the most popular spot in the national park, a post-volcanic geological landscape area, where you can see and smell the steam coming from the earth's cracks. Then visit Qingtiangang, a lava terrace formed when the lava flowed north after the eruption. The terrace was once a ranch for water buffalos grazing during the period under Japanese rule.

Your last stop in this Yangmingshan tour is Lengshuikeng, a barrier lake formed by volcanic lava flowing down from the mountain. The hot spring water is colder than the other areas (around 40 degrees Celsius) hence its name was Lengshuikeng.

Before the Yangmingshan day trip comes to an end, you will enjoy a hot spring foot bath that gives relief to aching feet and releases tension in the muscles. After the tour, you may choose to disembark at Shihlin Night Market and enjoy the local street foods or go back to your hotel and rest.

What's included, what's not

✔ Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin Chinese/English/Japanese)
✔ Private local transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Hot spring foot bath experience
✔ Local liability insurance
✖ Foods and drinks

Why choose this experience

There are several reasons why you should choose this Yangmingshan day trip:

◾Natural Beauty and Cultural Sites: Visit cultural landmarks like the Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch and Beitou Hot Spring Museum, where you can learn about the rich hot spring culture and history of the area.
◾Iconic Landmarks: See the famous Yangmingshan Flower Clock, a beautiful centerpiece of the national park that showcases the changing seasons with its blooming flowers.
◾Unique Geothermal Wonders: Witness the post-volcanic geological landscape area, where steam rises from the earth's cracks, creating a mesmerizing and otherworldly atmosphere.
◾Relaxation and Culinary Delights: Unwind and rejuvenate with a hot spring foot bath, offering relief to tired feet and muscle relaxation.

In summary, choosing this Yangmingshan day trip allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Yangmingshan National Park, explore cultural landmarks, witness unique geothermal wonders, and enjoy relaxation and culinary delights.

Good to know - practical information

◾ This Yangmingshan day trip is not recommended for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities
◾ Please note infants and toddlers are not recommended to bath in hot spring water due to the temperature and ingredients
◾ If the Yangmingshan day trip is canceled due to bad weather, the tour operator will contact you no later than the evening before the excursion day by e-mail or SMS. In this case, you will be offered an alternative day or a full refund
◾ The sequence and time of stay at each stop might be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition
◾ Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage