Experts' Choice Award Yangmingshan National Park
What the experts agree on
Yangmingshan delivers Taiwan's countryside within 30 minutes of Taipei. Spring blooms (February-March azaleas and cherry blossoms) draw crowds, making it the most accessible nature escape for city dwellers seeking wild landscapes.
“...[I]f you want to get to grips with the nation's countryside, this is by far the most accessible, just 10 miles north of downtown Taipei.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Between February and March, Yangmingshan National Park sees an influx of visitors as people come to admire the onset of spring in the blossoming azaleas and cherry trees." Full review
Frommer's "For a taste of Taiwan's wild side just 30 minutes from the city, Yangmingshan is a must." Full review
New York Times "Yangmingshan National Park is a grassy mountain range, home to wild hot springs and volcanic peaks"
Rough Guide "Yangmingshan National Park is a sprawling mountain park circling several dormant volcanoes and active fumaroles, plus hiking trails, gardens and even tea plantations. Seeing large plumes..."
Lonely Planet "The park covers 11,338 square kilometres and has had more than four million visitors per year since 2011. It comes complete with forested mountains, hot springs, rolling grass hills and..."
