Taiwan Vacations

A mountainous area near Taipei, the National Park features Mount Qixing, which extends over 1100 meters above the city. As a natural park, the area can make for difficult hiking, with its steep climbs and rock layers. Many locals are known for climb the mountains regularly to experience their native country in a new way, seeing the natural vegetation, rain forest and wild life up close.

To get to the National Park, most travelers take the bus line from Taipei Railway Station, which travels to the park every ten minutes via Route 260. From Jiantan Station, you can take the Red 5 Bus every 15 minutes and every half hour from the Beitou 230 Bus. If you travel directly from downtown Main Station in Taipei, the bus ride will take over a half hour and has a fare, although admission into the park is free.

Within the park, you can take a variety of official hoking trails which will show the blossoming Azaleas in the spring, as well as natural grasslands and panoramic views from the peaks, which provide spectacular views of the city in the evening. Several hiking trails run through the park including Tianmu trail, which features a historic setting and several steep stairways, as well as Lengshuikeng, Jinbaoli and Erzhiping Trails, which feature recreational areas and accessible walkways. For adventurous travelers, you can try a direct climb on Mount Qixing or enjoy the hot spring resorts throughout the park. A number of local resorts and restaurants cater to travelers who want an authentic Taiwanese experience.