Yangmingshan National Park

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Overview

Taipei is truly lucky to have this diverse park at its doorstep, complete with forested mountains, hot springs, rolling grass hills, and some spectacular butterfly and bird species. The park covers 11,338 sq km, with a top elevation of 1120m, and is easily accessible from the downtown area by frequent buses.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Grass Mountain Chateau

Yangmingshan National Park

Built in 1920 and visited by Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito, this handsome building became Chiang Kai-shek's first residence in 1949. The chateau is now a…
Chungshan Hall

Yangmingshan National Park

Built in 1965 to commemorate the centennial birthday of Sun Yat-sen, this hall is about a three-minute walk back down the road from the 7-Eleven by…