Qixingshan Trail

Qixingshan (literally “seven star mountain”) is the highest peak within Yangmingshan National Park. It is also on the list of the 100 minor peaks, which means that everyone regardless of age is physically capable of going out on a hike up on Qixingshan. Approximately 5.7 kilometers long, Qixingshan Trail has an average grade of 11° along its entire length and can be accessed from four different points: Miaopu (苗圃) next to the visitor center, Xiaoyukeng, Lengshuikeng and the parking lot of Dream Lake (夢幻湖). The entire journey will take you about 3 hours and 15 minutes.

In the middle portions of the trail, you will encounter the popular Xiaoyoukeng that boasts volcanic geological landforms as its main types of geological heritages. Soon after this, you will summit Qixingshan Main Peak and Qixingshan East Peak respectively at the altitudes of 1,120m and 1,107m. The panoramic view of the surrounding mountainous area is truly rewarding. You can even take in Xueshan (Snow Mountain, the second tallest mountain in Taiwan) and the whole Taipei City from up there!

Notice:

Never forget to bring enough water and food for the hike.