Small-Group: Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the city's hustle on this full-day guided tour through Yangmingshan National Park—the world’s first certified Urban Quiet Park—and nostalgic Beitou. Your journey begins high in the mountains at Qingtiangang Grassland to spot grazing wild water buffaloes on a scenic lava terrace, before heading to the dramatic steaming fumaroles of Xiaoyoukeng. After unwinding at a therapeutic Lengshuikeng hot spring foot bath and enjoying a lunch break in the floral valley of Zhuzihu, you will descend into Beitou. Here, you will marvel at the mystical sulfur mist rising above Geothermal Valley, explore the heritage architecture of the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, and photograph the world-renowned, eco-friendly Beitou Green Library. Conclude your adventure with a convenient drop-off at your meeting point or the vibrant Shilin Night Market.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local General Liabilities Insurance
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Hot spring foot bath
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
What's not
- Meals
- Explore more, Bottle less, Save the planet!
- Tipping is not required, but it's a wonderful way to show appreciation for your guide's service.
Itinerary
Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, then head off to Yangmingshan National Park. Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
The first stop is Qingtiangang, a vast lava terrace formed when the lava flowed north after the eruption. The terrace was once a ranch for water buffaloes grazing during Japanese colonization; even today you can still see the naturally bred water buffaloes there.
The second stop is Lengshuikeng (literally “cold water pit”), a barrier lake formed by the volcanic lava flowing down from the mountain. The hot spring water is colder than the other areas (around 40 degrees Celsius), hence the name. You will enjoy a rejuvenating hot spring foot bath to relieve the tension and stiffness in your legs.
After that, you will visit the most popular attraction in Yangmingshan National Park —Xiaoyoukeng (literally “little oil pit”), a post-volcanic geological landscape area. The scenic trail around Xiaoyoukeng offers close-up views of the pit from different angles, where you can see and smell the steam coming out of the cracks, and the sulfur crystals around the fumaroles, as if you can feel the breath of a dormant volcano.
Home to Yangmingshan’s calla lily and hydrangea, Zhuzihu is a farming area hidden away in the mountains. It was originally a lava-dammed lake created by volcanic eruptions; the geological factors and fertile soil making Zhuzihu a suitable place for farming. Besides the seasonal flowers, Zhuzihu is also well-known for the mountain vegetable cuisine. Since you are here in Zhuzihu, don’t miss the chance to try the local specialties.
Geothermal Valley, the next stop on your Yangmingshan day trip, is not far away from Beitou Hot Spring Museum. This place is also called “Hell Valley” or “Ghost Lake”, because of the sulfuric steam fog that it emits caused by the high temperature. It is also one of the heat sources of sulfur spring that supply the hot springs located in its vicinity.
The next stop on your Yangmingshan tour package is Beitou Hot Spring Museum, which was built during the Japanese colonization. The two-storey Tudor-style building of the museum has a brick and wood façade, and black tile roof. The first level has a small bath and a large bath, where you can see the baths up close as you walk along the arcade. Additionally, the display of “sento” simulates the facilities of a traditional public bath, where you can have an understanding of how the communal bathhouse worked in the past. The second level consists of a huge Tatami lobby and a balcony with a special exhibition area where the early Taiwanese film documents are displayed. This is a good place to learn about Beitou’s rich hot spring culture and history.
Your last stop is Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch, also known as Beitou Library. Located in Beitou Park and near Beitou Hot Spring Museum, because of its sustainable design, this beautiful library was selected by the famous travel website “When on Earth” as one of the 10 Coolest Examples of green buildings. The New York City–based online culture magazine “Flavorwire” also recognized it as one of The 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World. The unique appearance of Beitou Library also makes it a popular attraction for photography. So pull your phone or camera out of your bag, capture the view and make your travel memory tangible.
After your Beitou District and Yangmingshan National Park tour, you may choose to disembark at Shilin Night Market, considered Taiwan’s most famous night market. There, you can eat tasty street foods to your heart’s content. Or, you may choose to disembark at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station after the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 158 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5A tour I liked everything...
A tour I liked everything on it - Small friendly group, awesome landscapes, informative guide who told us about Taiwanese history in addition to the info about the place.
5The trip was good. Lots...
The trip was good. Lots of walking and the park was excellent. We soaked our feet in a public bath and even saw a Japanese museum.
5Wonderful hike
The misty Yang Ming mountain is the best! Don’t get intimidated and it is totally worth hiking. The tour guide has been amazing as well
5Had a great tour with...
Had a great tour with Reina and Ethan our driver. Got to see Yangmingshan National Park. Was very foggy but was still enjoyable. The van they took us in was very comfortable. The hot springs were great as well. Would recommend.
5Loved it!
Great host. We really enjoyed the experience even despite the weather. We would highly recommend to anyone interested.
5This tour provided a...
This tour provided a great overview of both the national park and the hot springs in Beitou. The weather cooperated with sunny breezes atop the mountain. The views were extraordinary. Our guide Tony was a wonderful resource providing history and cultural information throughout the tour. Highly recommend this tour especially for those new to Taipei.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Group Tour: Exit 2, MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (BL14 /O07). Please take the escalator to the ground level, your tour guide will be waiting for you near the exit with the tour operator's logo flag (EDISON TOURS). Private Tour: Complimentary Downtown Taipei City Hotel Pick-up
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Edison Travel Service
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
- This tour takes place in Yangmingshan National Park most of the time, which involves lots of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes and casual wear are recommended. As the temperature can drop dramatically in the mountain area, it's recommended to bring an extra coat.
How it compares in Taipei
- Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 160 day trips we list in Taipei.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 160.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Taipei
Taipei is Taiwan's capital, a hill-ringed city of night markets, temples, hot springs, tea houses and the tall Taipei 101 tower.
Taipei sits in a basin ringed by green mountains, and Taipei 101, a 508-metre tower styled on bamboo segments, is its skyline marker. The National Palace Museum holds a vast collection of imperial Chinese art, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall stands at one end of a broad plaza, and Longshan Temple is a busy shrine of incense and carved dragons. Dihua Street preserves old shopfronts selling tea, herbs and dried goods.
Top-ranked sights in Taipei: Shifen Waterfall, Taipei 101, Yehliu Geopark.
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