Yangmingshan National Park
A volcanic park in northern Taiwan, known for hot springs, sulfur valleys and spring cherry blossoms, a short distance from Taipei.
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Yangmingshan National Park covers parts of Taipei and New Taipei City in northern Taiwan, a short distance from the capital's urban area. It is one of Taiwan's nine national parks and centers on the Tatun volcano group. Qixing (Seven Star) Mountain, at 1,120 m, is Taiwan's tallest dormant volcano and the highest peak in Taipei City. Ridges, valleys, lakes and waterfalls rise between about 200 and 1,120 metres, and the park is known for its spring cherry blossoms.
The park is known for hot springs and volcanic ground. Lengshuikeng has a public hot spring bathhouse, and Xiaoyoukeng, at about 805 m, has fumaroles, sulfur crystals and hot springs. The Yangming Park flower clock chimes with music every 30 minutes from 8:00 to 17:00. Venomous snakes live in the park, so stay on marked trails. Summers are warm and humid with heavy rain, typhoon season runs from June to October, and winters are cool, wet and very foggy. Spring brings the largest crowds for blossoms. Datun, Erziping, Qingtiangang and Xiaoyoukeng are spread across the park, so plan your route before you go.
Yangmingshan National Park in five
- Plan a half day from TaipeiThe Tourism Administration lists the park headquarters about 12 km from the Taipei high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways stations. Count bus time, not distance, and start in the morning.Taipei travel guide
- Come for volcanic ground and hot springsIt is described as the only park in Taiwan with volcanic geography and hot springs, covering 11,338 hectares beside Shamao, Qixing, Datun and Guanyin mountains.
- See the flower clock in Yangming ParkThe 125-hectare Yangming Park is laid out in traditional Chinese style, with a flower clock about 22 feet across that plays music every hour, per the Tourism Administration.
- Check the park's own pages firstThe National Park Service English site showed a maintenance notice when checked on 2026-10-04. Check road, shuttle and trail notices on the park's pages or at the headquarters before you go.
- Pair it with Beitou or a coast dayBeitou lies just south of the park, and the Tourism Administration lists the Beitou Museum there. Jiufen and Yehliu on the northeast coast are separate days.Northern Taiwan
Things to do in Yangmingshan National Park
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Need to know
- Entrance
- Check the park service site; it was under maintenance when checked
- Permits
- None noted for standard visits; check trail notices before you go
- Season
- Open all year; typhoon season normally runs May to November
- Nearest town
- Beitou, in Taipei City
- Getting there
- Bus from Taipei; high-speed rail and rail stations about 12 km away
Weather by month
- Rainy days
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- Mixed
- JanuaryCloudy12 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°CoolJanuaryCloudy
Best
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- 18°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°CoolFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
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- 18°
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- 14°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
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- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°MildMarchRain
Best
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- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
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- 0
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- 0
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- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°MildAprilRain
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- 24°
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- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
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- 0
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- 0
Mild
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh27°Low23°Rainy seasonMayRain
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- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 265 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
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- 0
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- 0
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- JuneRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Warm, rainJuneRain
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- 30°
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- 25°
- Precipitation
- 287 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
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- 0
Warm, rain
- JulyRain17 rainy daysHigh32°Low27°Warm, typhoon riskJulyRain
Mixed
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- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 183 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, typhoon risk
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Typhoon riskAugustRain
Mixed
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- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- SeptemberRain16 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Typhoon riskSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 212 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh26°Low23°Clearer, mildOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 160 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Clearer, mild
- NovemberCloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Cool, clearerNovemberCloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clearer
- DecemberRain15 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°CoolDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Yangmingshan, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Yangmingshan National Park
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- Mon26°19°94%Monday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 94%.
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Before you go to Yangmingshan National Park
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Rules for Yangmingshan National Park, checked
- Typhoon season normally runs from May to November. Check the Central Weather Administration and local announcements for road and park closures.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Plan around Yangmingshan National Park
The base: MRT, night markets and hot springs.
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Read the guideYangmingshan National Park FAQ
How far is Yangmingshan from Taipei?
The Tourism Administration lists the park headquarters about 12.4 km from the Taipei high-speed rail and Taiwan Railways stations. Travel time depends on the bus or taxi you take, so check current routes and leave early.
What is special about Yangmingshan National Park?
It is described as the only park in Taiwan with volcanic geography and hot springs. The park covers 11,338 hectares and is bordered by Shamao, Qixing, Datun and Guanyin mountains, close to Taipei's Beitou district.
How long do you need at Yangmingshan?
A half day covers Yangming Park and a short walk, and a full day allows a longer hike or a stop in Beitou on the way back. Check trail notices and the weather before you decide.
Is there an entrance fee?
The park service's English site was under maintenance when checked, so confirm fees and any trail rules with the park or at the headquarters before you go. The Tourism Administration lists the headquarters on Zhuzihu Road in Beitou.
When is the best time to visit Yangmingshan?
March, April, October and November are the milder months. Typhoon season normally runs from May to November, per GOV.UK, so check the weather the evening before and keep the plan flexible.