Utsiktspunkter och natur i Taipei

Scenic Views and Nature

Taipei’s natural landscape is defined by its volcanic geology and lush subtropical mountains. This collection features Yangmingshan National Park’s active fumaroles at Xiaoyoukeng and the grazing water buffalo of Qingtiangang Grassland. It includes the geothermal activity of Beitou’s Hell Valley and the historic Xinbeitou Hot Springs. For panoramic views, the list covers the city's highest point at Mt. Qixing, the sunset vistas of Datunshan, and the iconic urban skyline perspective from Elephant Mountain.

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Yangmingshan National Park

Yangmingshan National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan, located in both Taipei and New Taipei City.

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Beitou Hell Valley

The Thermal Valley is a valley located on the foothill of Yangmingshan National Park in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Xinbeitou Hot Springs

These hot springs are suitable for relaxation. This spring is one of the first ones found in Taiwan.

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Elephant Mountain

Xiangshan, also known as Elephant Mountain or Mount Elephant, is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Mt. Qixing Main Peak

Qixing Mountain, also spelled Cising Mountain or Chihsing Mountain, is a mountain in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Qingtiangang Grassland

A flat terrace formed by lava flow from Mount Zhugao, featuring rolling meadows and a resident herd of water buffalo. This plateau serves as a junction for several hiking trails within Yangmingshan National Park.

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Xiaoyoukeng

A post-volcanic geological site on the northwest slopes of Mt. Qixing, characterized by active sulfur fumaroles, steam vents, and yellow sulfur crystal deposits.