Yangmingshan National Park
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, esteemed travelers and curious minds, to the awe-inspiring expanses of Yangmingshan National Park. I am delighted to be your guide through this extraordinary geological and ecological marvel, situated just a brief…
Listen in the app2Yangming Park Gardens and the Flower Clock
Our journey commences in the highly cultivated and serene environment of Yangming Park, the most formal and heavily visited sector of the national park. As you step off the bus—likely the venerable Route 260 from Taipei—the…
Listen in the app3Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area and Fumaroles
Having departed the tranquil gardens, we have taken the Red 108 shuttle bus higher into the mountains, arriving at a landscape that feels distinctly otherworldly. Welcome to the Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area. …
Listen in the app4Ascending the Mount Qixing Trail
Leaving the hissing vents of Xiaoyoukeng behind, we turn our faces upward to face the physical apex of our journey: Mount Qixing, or Seven Star Mountain. Standing at one thousand, one hundred and twenty meters above sea level, it…
Listen in the app5Lengshuikeng Public Bathhouse and Footbath
Having descended the steep, eastern flank of Mount Qixing, we arrive at a welcoming oasis known as Lengshuikeng. The name translates to 'Cold Water Pit,' which is a fascinating geological misnomer that requires some explanation. …
Listen in the app6Jingshan Suspension Bridge and Juansi Waterfalls
Fully refreshed from the thermal baths of Lengshuikeng, our path leads us toward a striking piece of park infrastructure: the Jingshan Suspension Bridge. As we approach, the bridge reveals itself as a dramatic, rust-red arching…
Listen in the app7Qingtiangang Grassland and the Water Buffalo
Emerging from the forested trails, the landscape suddenly and dramatically opens up into a vast, undulating sea of green. We have arrived at the Qingtiangang Grassland. …
Listen in the app8The Fisherman's Trail (Jinbaoli Trail)
As we depart the open expanse of the grasslands, we step onto a path steeped in the sweat and toil of centuries past. We are now walking the Jinbaoli Trail, more commonly known as the Fisherman's Trail. …
Listen in the app9Upper Sulfur Creek and Trail Terminus
As we near the conclusion of the historic Fisherman's Trail, we approach a fascinating hydrological feature that visually captures the essence of Yangmingshan's volatile geology. We have arrived at the Upper Sulfur Creek. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As our expedition through Yangmingshan National Park draws to a close, let us pause to reflect on the immense diversity of the terrain we have traversed today. We began our journey amidst the fragrant, meticulously designed…
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What is Yangmingshan National Park?
Yangmingshan National Park is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.1689, 121.5594 |
| Last updated |
