Yangmingshan & Beitou Mountain Hot-Spring Escape in 2 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Yangmingshan & Beitou Mountain Hot-Spring Escape in 2 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Xiaoyoukeng fumaroles, Zhuzihu wild vegetables and the Qingtiangang grasslands — then a Beitou hot-spring soak and tea in Maokong the next day. A slow mountain escape less than an hour from the city.

TaiwanNatureHot springsHikingBlossom & foliage
Length2 days / 1 nights
CitiesTaipei, Yangmingshan, Beitou
CurrencyTWD New Taiwan dollar
Best time to goFebruary–March bring cherry blossoms and calla lilies, May–June hydrangeas, and October–November the silver grass at Qingtiangang. Winters are damp and cool — ideal for hot springs; summers have afternoon showers. It’s cooler and often foggy up the mountain, so bring a jacket.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Xiaoyoukeng × Zhuzihu × Qingtiangang × Beitou

09:00🚗 Transport
MRT and bus up to Yangmingshan
Type / No.Bus / coach
Take the MRT to Jiantan or Shipai and change to a Yangmingshan bus (such as the small 15 or the 108 park loop); check current timetables. Weekend traffic up the mountain is heavy.
10:15📍 Sight
Xiaoyoukeng fumaroles
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
Strong sulphur smell, and the area closes when gas levels are high — check national-park notices first. Not suitable for people with asthma or heart/lung conditions.
📸 Photo spot⚠️ Heads-up
12:30🍽 Food
Wild vegetables & free-range chicken in Zhuzihu
MealLunch
LocationZhuzihu 🧭
Local farm restaurants specialise in wild greens and free-range chicken; arrive early on weekends.
🍜 Must-eat
14:30📍 Sight
Qingtiangang grassland
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
Cattle often graze here — keep your distance and don’t feed them. It’s windy and foggy, so bring a jacket.
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking
17:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationBeitou 🧭
Choose a hot-spring hotel with private baths or a public pool so you can soak right in the evening.
18:00📍 Sight
Beitou Hot Spring Museum & Thermal Valley
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
The museum is usually closed Mondays; the Thermal Valley water is scalding — don’t get too close or touch it.
♨️ Hot spring📸 Photo spot
19:30🍽 Food
Dinner in Beitou
MealDinner
Many hot-spring hotels offer dinner packages — ask ahead.
🍜 Must-eat

Day 2Beitou Library × Maokong tea gardens

09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out / 11:00
Double-check passports, phone and valuables; most hotels will hold your bags.
09:30📍 Sight
Beitou Library
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsFree
A timber green-building library with parkland outside the windows; check the website for closing days.
📸 Photo spot
11:00🚗 Transport
MRT to Taipei Zoo Station
Type / No.Metro
Transfer to the Maokong Gondola at Taipei Zoo Station; it usually rests on Mondays — check the official notice.
12:00📍 Sight
Maokong Gondola & tea gardens
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Ride up and stroll the tea-garden paths.
📸 Photo spot
14:00🍽 Food
Tea-style lunch in Maokong
MealLunch
Tea-infused dishes and hot tea suit the cool hill air.
🍜 Must-eat
16:00🚗 Transport
Head home
Type / No.Train
Return to Taipei Main Station and head home.

🎟 Book these before you go

Nothing in this template strictly requires booking, but it’s still wise to check popular sights and restaurants early.

🌦 Monthly temperatures: Taipei, Yangmingshan, Beitou

City / monthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Taipei
High / low
19°
14°
19°
14°
22°
16°
25°
19°
29°
22°
32°
24°
35°
26°
34°
26°
31°
24°
28°
21°
25°
18°
21°
15°
Yangmingshan (Zhuzihu)
High / low
14°
8°
14°
8°
17°
10°
21°
14°
24°
17°
27°
19°
29°
21°
29°
21°
27°
19°
24°
16°
20°
13°
16°
9°

(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

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