[2025 Chongyi Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangling National Forest Park (Updated Jul)

How to Explore Yangmingshan? Save This Guide First! Especially for first-time visitors—avoid unnecessary detours that could add extra kilometers to your journey‼️ Below, I’ve compiled three different routes for you to follow directly, ensuring a smooth and exciting experience from start to finish! 🟪Langui Valley Health & Wellness Lakeside Route - ⏰2 hours total 〽️Route: Langui Valley Entrance → Writers' Village → Langui Waterfall → Dragon Spitting Waterfall Highlights: This 4.5 km route starts at the Langui Valley entrance, winding through shaded forest paths alongside babbling streams. Multiple spots along the way are perfect for water play—catching fish, hunting crabs, or splashing around. A must-visit route in Yangmingshan! 🟩Forget-Worry Valley Health & Wellness Stream Trekking Route ⏰8 hours total 〽️Route: Maoping Post → Yuanxi Homestay → Fish Scale Dam Highlights: This 13.9 km premium health trail features paved paths and ambient lighting/sound systems. Stroll through Forget-Worry Valley with gentle breezes and a babbling brook, passing photogenic spots like the Fish Scale Dam. Enjoy natural swimming holes, foraging for wild greens, or collecting river snails—immersing in rustic countryside charm. Note: This longer route requires proper preparation. 🟥Full Hiking Route ⏰7 hours total 〽️Route: Yangmingshan Ticket Office → Langui Valley → Gannan Tea Culture Research Institute → Yangmingshan Villa → Yunyin Temple → Yangling Summit Visitor Center → Yangling Summit → Tianzhu Pavilion Highlights: This 12.6 km route begins at the park entrance, following roads past key attractions like Langui Valley and Yunyin Temple before culminating at the mountaintop observatory. 🌈Park Features: - China’s forest park with the highest negative ion concentration ✅ - 96.8% green coverage—every breath here is worth it! - Closest national forest park to the county town‼️ Worthwhile spots? All covered in the routes above! 🕐Opening Hours: 07:30–21:30 (last entry at 17:30) 🚗Transport Tips: - Direct bus access; convenient for e-bikes/taxis. - Self-driving? You can drive straight into the scenic area—super handy! 💗Pro Tips: - Pack snacks! The park is refreshingly uncommercialized, with limited food options⚠️ Must-bring. - Weather differs between base and summit—carry an umbrella or disposable raincoat if hiking.

If it’s your first time visiting Chongyi like me, don’t miss this guide from a night owl champion ✅—because you might never find a blogger as dedicated as me again! Day1️⃣ Arrive in Ganzhou and head to Chongyi. You can take a taxi or bus directly to Ganzhou Bus Station, then catch a bus straight to Chongyi. The county is small with a sparse population, so my first stop is the famous "Shangbao Terraces" 🏞️. Transfer from the county to Shangbao—there are two daily buses to the scenic area, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. There are also direct buses to Shangbao Town. Check into your hotel and explore the area in the afternoon. Day2️⃣ The scenic area opens at 8:30 AM, but 9:00 is fine too. Shangbao to the visitor center isn’t far, and if you’re staying at a homestay, the host can drop you off. The entire tour takes 3-4 hours. Since it’s off-season and farming time, no need to linger—except for photogenic spots 📸. In the afternoon, head back to the county (1.5-hour ride by bus or Didi, costing 40-50 RMB). After checking in, visit the **Chongyi Museum** ✅ to learn about the life of the sage Wang Yangming. Then, hit the snack street on Zhuwen Road for food. If you like noodles, try the local favorite "Zhuxiang Xianfen Renjia"—a must-visit old shop! At night, check out the county’s skyline from **Wenchang Pagoda**. It’s small but beautiful, perfect for a post-dinner stroll. Day3️⃣ After breakfast, head to **Yangmingshan National Forest Park**. It’s so close to the county that you can take a taxi (for groups), an e-bike, or a bus (for solo travelers). The park is vast, so take the shuttle directly to Yangling Summit and walk down to see Yunyin Temple, Lanxi Waterfall, and Yangming Lake. The whole tour takes about 4 hours. Leave Chongyi in the afternoon! ⚠️ All details are neatly organized below. ⛱️ Must-Visit Spots: ✅ Shangbao Terraces ✅ Chongyi Museum ✅ Wenchang Pagoda ✅ Yangmingshan National Forest Park 🍜 Food Guide: ❌ A culinary desert—few standout eateries. But if your homestay host is from Shangbao, you might taste local delights like stuffed peppers 🌶️, stuffed tofu 🫕, or fried frog 🐸. 🏨 Accommodation Guide: I stayed at great budget-friendly places—trust me, just copy my picks. Day1️⃣: Homestay at the terraces—"Yunlai Homestay." The owners and their grandparents are incredibly hospitable, embodying Jiangxi’s warm hospitality. Day2️⃣: Small hotel in the county—"Time Hotel." New, clean, affordable, and super convenient! 🚄 Transportation Guide: Depends on your budget. The county mostly relies on buses 🚌 or taxis, both affordable. Self-driving is another option‼️ 💗 Other Tips: Summer is all about lush greenery and lakeside views. If you’re traveling this season like me, don’t complain about the weather. Embrace it—every forecast offers unique scenery. Stay positive 💯. Wishing all nature lovers a fantastic trip! 〽️

1. Tengchong, Yunnan: Beihai Wetland 🌟 Features: A natural wetland formed by a plateau volcanic barrier lake, where you can enjoy vast meadows and migratory birds flying together in winter. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Highlights: Boardwalk hiking to observe the wetland ecosystem, family-friendly grass rafting to experience "floating on water," and participation in volcano geology study classes. 🚗 Transportation: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (2 hours), then transfer to the airport bus to Beihai Wetland (40 minutes). 🍜 Food: Dajiujia (stir-fried rice cake), clay pot, and thin bean curd powder with rice noodles. 🎢 Activities: Wetland grass rafting (CNY 50/hour, children's life jackets provided) Volcano Geology Museum exploration (free, including volcano egg fossil display) Gaoligong Mountain hiking family trail (professional guides, observe wild fungi) 2. Rongcheng, Shandong: Naxianghai Diamond Beach 🌊 Features: A rare 16 km coastline in the north, with fine, silver-like sand, featuring seagrass house B&Bs and ocean ranches. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Highlights: Beachcombing for shells and digging for clams, feeding seagulls at the marine ranch, and nighttime beachcombing light show. 🚗 Transportation: Take a taxi from Weihai High-speed Rail Station to Naxianghai (40 minutes), or take the Weihai Airport bus directly. 🍴 Food: Mackerel dumplings, Rongcheng kelp soup, and fish pot pancakes. 🎢 Activities: Naxianghai Adventure World (children's climbing wall + ocean ball pool) Ferris wheel night market (360° sea view) Black Fish Lake Ecological Park picking (summer blueberries/grapes) 3. Panzhihua, Sichuan: Yishala Village 🏯 Features: A Yi ethnic group's ancient village with red walls and blue tiles, the largest Yi settlement in China, and a summer resort at an altitude of 1,800m. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Highlights: Intangible cultural heritage Yi embroidery experience, walnut forest maze adventure, and stargazing at the observatory to explore the Milky Way. 🚗 Transportation: 6-hour drive from Chengdu, or take a rural bus from Panzhihua South Station (1.5 hours). 🌶️ Food: Copper hot pot, Yanbian mutton rice noodles, and buckwheat cakes. 🎢 Activities: Village treasure hunt game (village committee provides clue map) Yi Torch Festival experience (summer limited bonfire party) Plateau plant rubbing workshop (family DIY) 4. Quanzhou, Fujian: Xiaozuo Windmill Island, Hui'an 🌪️ Features: Windmill fields on the coastline, a collision of fishing village customs and art installations. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Highlights: High photo op rate at the windmill field, beachcombing for shellfish on the rocky beach, and participation in the fishermen's net weaving experience. 🚗 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Quanzhou, or take a bullet train to Hui'an Station and then take a taxi. 🍤 Food: Southern Fujian vinegar meat, oyster omelet, and sweet potato vermicelli. 🎢 Activities: Windmill viewing platform family yoga (scenic spot provides mats for free) Coral reef ecological science exhibition hall Fishing boat sea experience (CNY 100/boat, limited to 4 people) 5. Ganzhou, Jiangxi: Yangming Mountain National Forest Park ⛰️ Features: The largest wild azalea sea in Jiangnan, with a combination of Danxia landforms and bamboo forest streams. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly Highlights: Glass plank road to view the sea of clouds, Monkey King Village waterfall tracing, and bamboo rice making experience. 🚗 Transportation: 2-hour drive from Ganzhou, or take a high-speed train to Xinfeng West Station and transfer to the scenic spot shuttle bus. 🍲 Food: Southern Jiangxi navel orange cake, pocket meat, and hot skin. 🎢 Activities: Azalea Flower Sea Train (CNY 20/person, around the mountain for one week) Nature School insect observation class (professional instructor explanation) Nighttime firefly exploration (limited from May to August)

#Taipei Itinerary Yangmingshan National Park is one of Taipei's most famous natural attractions, suitable for tourists who like hiking, hot springs and flower viewing. The park is vast and covers many peaks, including Qixing Mountain, Shamao Mountain and Qingtiangang. It has spectacular volcanic terrain, such as the geothermal fumaroles of Xiaoyoukeng, which make people feel like they are in an alien world. In spring, Yangmingshan's cherry blossom season attracts many tourists, while in autumn, you can enjoy the beauty of swaying silvergrass. If you are lucky in winter, you will have the opportunity to see the rare snow scenery in Taipei. In addition to the natural scenery, there are also hot spring areas such as Trough Hot Spring and Yangmingshan Hot Spring, which are suitable for relaxation. Overall, Yangmingshan National Park is one of the most worthwhile attractions to visit in the suburbs of Taipei. Whether it is a short hike or an in-depth tour, it will make you linger.

#2月好地方2025 Yangmingshan National Park is the favorite backyard of Taipei residents on weekends, with different ways to play in each season. When you come here, Qingtiangang is definitely a must-go grassland trail. There is a large green grassland with cows grazing freely, which looks like a filming location in an idol drama. If you are tired from walking, you can go to Lengshuikeng to soak in the free foot bath, which is warm and healing. Walking further to the side, you will find the super dreamy Milk Lake. The water is milky white, and combined with the surrounding green mountains, it looks very fairy-like when taking photos. If you want to see volcanic terrain, you can’t miss the Big Oil Pit, where sulfur smoke and a hint of sulfur in the air make you really feel the energy of volcanic activity. Yangmingshan has flower seasons all year round, with calla lilies and cherry blossoms in spring and Miscanthus in autumn. Whether you want to take a relaxing walk, take beautiful photos, or go for a short hike, Yangmingshan has suitable routes, which is perfect for a walk during the holidays!

Zhuzihu is a valley located between Datun Mountain and Qixing Mountain in northern Taiwan, within the jurisdiction of Yangmingshan National Park. At an altitude of about 670 meters, Zhuzihu enjoys a cool and rainy climate with fertile soil, making it one of the few leisure agricultural areas in the Yangmingshan area and a well-known tourist attraction in the Greater Taipei area. The itinerary can start from the Zhuzihu Police Station, walk along the Shuicheliao Waterway Trail to Dinghu Station, and then enter the Black Forest from a small side road off Zhuzihu Road (a popular wedding photography spot in recent years) where there is a double-heart pattern made of red and white pebbles in the clearing among the cedar trees. When spring arrives, it is also the time for the calla lily and the colorful hydrangea flower exhibitions with stage performances. Around Zhuzihu, there are many gardens with thoughtfully designed art installations to attract tourists to take beautiful photos in the calla lily fields or hydrangea fields!

As for transportation in Yangmingshan, you can drive or take the bus. Of course, you can also ride a bike or take a day trip. The Qingtiangang Grassland is a major attraction in Yangmingshan. Admission is free and you can watch wild buffaloes up close! On the way up the mountain, you can get close to nature and walk in the forest park to relax your body and mind!

When you first arrive at Yangmingshan, you will be attracted by the beautiful sea of ​​flowers. After admiring the flowers, you can go to the beautiful hot springs in the geothermal valley at the foot of the mountain to see the greatness of nature and spend a pleasant day.