[Enjoy the spectacular views and hot springs] Hiking on Mount Shichisei

🏔️ Qixing Shan (Qixing Shān)

The highest peak (1,120m above sea level) in Yangmingshan National Park, located north of Taipei City.
Easily accessible from the city, it's a popular hiking spot with easy access.

──── ✦ Attractions ✦ ────
💴Only the cost of transportation and food!
👟 No hiking boots necessary.
🌇 Panoramic views of Taipei City, Taipei 101, and the Tamsui River.
🌊 Depending on the weather, you can see as far as Keelung and the Taiwan Strait.
☁️ If you're lucky, you might even see a sea of clouds!
♨️ Refresh in a hot spring after descending the mountain

🥾 Hiking Route

・From Xiaoyoukeng to the summit: 1-1.5 hours one way
・Safe with well-maintained stone pavement and signposts
・Lots of stairs, so some physical fitness is required

🌿 Sightseeing Spots

・After descending the mountain, relax in the free Lengshuikeng Hot Springs ♨️
・Spring (February-March)...Flowers bloom and the area bustles with tourists
・Summer...Cooler than the city, perfect for escaping the heat

♨️ Lengshuikeng Hot Springs

・Water Quality: Sulfur Spring
・Benefits: Fatigue recovery, beautiful skin, improved blood circulation
・Shower cap required / Be sure to pour water carefully / No amenities provided
・Admission Fee: Free!!

🌊 Attractions near Lengshuikeng

#DreamPhantomLake (Mènghuàn Hú)
A lake in an alpine marsh at an altitude of approximately 800m, it has a tranquil and mystical atmosphere. It's also famous as a bird habitat.

#Niúnǎi Hú (Niu Nǎi Hú)
This lake, cloudy with hot spring water, is nicknamed "milk-like." It's actually a hot spring pond, and while access isn't permitted, it's a popular photo spot!

#JingshanSuspensionBridge (Jingshan Suspension Bridge)
A small suspension bridge surrounded by greenery. It's a great way to experience the feeling of hiking.

#Waterfalls
The Yangmingshan area is home to the "Qingshan Waterfall" and "Sulphur Valley Waterfall," both accessible from Lengshuikeng! They're small, but they're very refreshing.

If you're confident in your stamina, consider going further!

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