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Yangming Mountain walks east and west (half way), a hiking route worth it no matter how tired you are!
Recently, there are retaliatory tourists everywhere in Taiwan. Only "Taipei" is like a forgotten city. However, the back garden of Taipei people, "Yangming Mountain", still has many people going up the mountain every holiday, because in this back garden There are 10 hills, 12 hiking trails, various routes and rich ecological environment are not tired at all, so this time I will introduce one of the very popular routes-east-west vertical walking (half way)!
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Suggested route
Fengguizui mountaineering entrance (1.9K, 50 minutes)→Dingshan→(2.1K, 60 minutes)→Shiti Ling→(1.3K, 40 minutes)→Qingtiangang Shandong Peak→(1.8K, 40 minutes)→Penny's Mountain→ (1.3K, 30 minutes)→Qingtiangang→(1.7K, 40 minutes)→Lengshuikeng Tourist Service Station→(1.6K, 60 minutes)→Qixingshan Mountain→(0.3K, 20 minutes)→Qixingshan main peak→ (1.6K, 50 minutes)→Xiaoyoukeng Tourist Service Station
How to get there
Because the entrances and exits are different, it is recommended that you give priority to "taking public transportation" or "chartered car", so that you don't have to waste time walking back to the mountain trail to drive:
1. Uphill (Fengguizui): Take the MRT and get off at Jiantan Station, then transfer to the city bus and minibus 1 to the "Fengguizui" stop.（Click me for directions）
2. Down the mountain (Xiaoyoukeng Service Station): Take the 1717 Taipei Bus (to Taipei Main Station) and pass through Yangmingshan, MRT Shilin Station, Ming Chuan University, MRT Jiantan Station, Taipei Main Station, etc.（Click me for directions）
3. Chartered car (departing from home): order a car charter service on the official website of Orange Cat Travel Charter before departure, and you can depart from your home at the designated time and reach your destination directly.
Preparation before departure
1. Mid-tube hiking shoes (a good grip is recommended to avoid high ground drop on mountain roads)
2. Gloves, climbing trousers, climbing cap
3. Perspiration-wicking clothes, wind and rain jackets
4. Trekking poles (depending on personal situation)
5. Sun protection products, rain protection products
6. Water (it is recommended to prepare at least 2000CC)
7. Breakfast/lunch/action food (it is recommended to bring food that is not perishable and delicious)
8. Toilet paper/wet wipes/garbage bag
9. Headlights (avoid going down in the dark due to long climbing time)
10. Confirm the climate (Central Meteorological Bureau, Ministry of Transport: https://www.cwb.gov.tw/V8/C/L/NatPark/NatPark.html)
11. Maintain exercise habit before departure (due to the difficulty of this route, it is recommended that you develop a habit of exercising at least 30 minutes a day on weekdays to keep your body in a state of being used to exercise)
12. Get enough sleep
Route introduction｜Beautiful scenery along the way
The vertical walking route of Yangming Mountain introduced this time is only half the way, about 5-6 hours to complete (the whole journey takes 10-12 hours), and the top hills include Dingshan, Shitiling, Penny's Mountain, Qixing East Peak, Seven-star main peak, Xiaoyoukeng tourist service station.
Wind cabinet mouth climbing mouth H588M
The starting point for this long east-west walk is at the entrance of Fengguizui. The trail is steep at the beginning, but the risk is very short. The follow-ups are gentle slopes and peaceful roads. It is very easy to walk. The five fingers and uphills that you can see when you walk. Although the industrial road passing by is not high above sea level, the scenery is not inferior to the high altitude mountain view!
Dingshan H768M
The trail from Fengguizui to Dingshan is smooth and easy. It is highly recommended that you pay attention to your feet and trees. Because of the rich ecological environment of Yangmingshan, you can often see some special flowers and plants, especially during the flowering season (Dingshan is three Moon Rhododendron is famous) There is also a chance to see the beautiful blooming scenery on the hillside!
Shiti Ling H863M
Then proceed to Shiti Ling, this section of the road has two special places, one is different from the previous scenery, in this section of the road will enter the beautiful cedar forest, and the other is the grassland full of cattle poo, so I am enjoying While taking pictures of the beautiful scenery, don’t forget to pay attention to the cattle in the distance and the poop at your feet!
Mt. Zhugao H830M
After smoothly removing the obstacles of cattle poo, you can view Penny's Mountain from a distance on the Qingtiangang prairie, and follow the sloping grass on both sides of the trail to the top of the mountain, reaching the most famous circle of Penny's Mountain. After forming the bunker, you can enjoy the condescending view of Danshui River and the beautiful Taipei area!
Mt. Qixing H1120M
After enjoying the perfect scenery, you will start to climb all the way to Qixing Mountain, the most difficult mountain. The trails along the way are on the ridgeline and it will be very sunny in summer, but the whole mountain will be so beautiful that people forget the steepness. Tired, I will pass by the pavilion before the summit. It is recommended to take a rest here and keep your energy to capture the Seven Star East Peak and the main peak at once!
Xiaoyoukeng Tourist Service Station H805M
After reaching the top of Qixing Mountain, congratulations, the hardest part is over, and I started to cut down to the last stop of the half-long walk, Xiaoyoukeng. In the last section of the trail, the beauty of the trail is not only the valley of Miri, the winding mountain trails, but also the bursts of breathtaking scenery. The sulphur smell of the hot springs, every scene and every step in front of you, seems to be a perfect comma for the whole hike, because next time I will come back and finish the other half.
Orange cat's suggestions
Although the Yangmingshan Grand Vertical Walk introduced this time is only halfway, it is still a test of physical strength for novice climbers. If you still find it too difficult, you might as well take a look at the hidden version of Matcha Mountain-Little Guanyin Mountain in Yangmingshan (click me to see related Article), let the body begin to adapt to climbing training and then challenge the great vertical walking route!
