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Yangmingshan National Park - Wikitravel Yangmingshan (National Park) [1] (陽明山(國家公園); Yang Ming Shan (Guójiā Gōngyuán)) is a collection of peaks in Taiwan, located to the northeast of Taipei. Soak in sulphur hot spring baths - Yangmingshan is dotted with hot spring resorts. Besides beautiful scenery, Yangmingshan is also famous for its poisonous snakes. wikitravel.org /en/Yangmingshan   (515 words)

The Yangmingshan National Park The Yangmingshan National Park is located in Beitou District in the north of Taipei City. The Yangmingshan National Park was established on September 16, 1985. Although the Yangmingshan National Park is an unsuitable habitat for large mammals due to its steep terrain and frequent human activity, the park's complex forest physiognomy still provides ideal nesting and feeding places for many medium and small wild animals. www.taiwan.com.au /Envtra/Taipei/report19.html   (693 words)

Yangmingshan - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Located at Yangmingshan is the home of famous writer Lin Yutang, the summer residence of Chiang Kai-shek, residences of foreign diplomats, the Chinese Culture University, and the meeting place of the National Assembly of the Republic of China. Yangmingshan is also the rumored location of an electronic intelligence listening post maintained by the Republic of China government in cooperation with the United States to monitor communications within the People's Republic of China Yangmingshan was originally called Grass Mountain (草山) because the main mountains of this region are grassy. www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Yangmingshan_National_Park   (204 words)

Yangmingshan acts as classroom for ecotourism   (Site not responding. Last check: ) In Yangmingshan National Park, the placement of hot springs and fumaroles, volcanic vent emitting gases, is controlled by a sandstone formation located beneath the 13 geothermal areas. All of Yangmingshan's geothermal activity is confined to a narrow strip between Peitou and Chinshan about 18 millimeters long and three kilometers wide, where solfataras, volcanic vents emitting sulfurous acids and water vapor, are also located. Yangmingshan's popular hot springs can be divided into three types according to their chemical composition: (1) Acid sulfate (white sulfur) hot springs including those at Tahuangtsui, Chutzuhu, Ssuhuangtsuping and Kengtsuping. 202.39.225.136 /auser/d/2002eco-e/1128-2.htm   (740 words)

Welcome to The Landis Resort Yangmingshan:Travel Information - Local Attractions The Yangmingshan area was originally known as Mt. Tsaoshan during the Japanese colonial authority. The hot spring water of Yangmingshan is mostly clear, but some of the springs produce a greenish water. Tatun Natural Park is a subset of Yangmingshan National Park in the western section of the area famous for its colorful variety of wildflowers, butterflies and uncommon trees, shrubs and grasses. yangmingshan.landishotelsresorts.com /info_attractions.php   (0 words)

Welcome to Taiwan   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Yangmingshan is the back yard of the people of the greater Taipei area. The hot springs here are located within the scenic area of the Yangmingshan National Park, so that they are surrounded by enchanting scenery that makes this a fine spot for savoring the beauties of nature. The hot spring water of Yangmingshan is mostly clear, but some of the springs produce a greenish water. 202.39.225.132 /jsp/Eng/html/travel_tour/journey_content.jsp?journey_id=256   (466 words)

Scenery 　　The Yangmingshan Jhuzihhu Weather Station was established in 1937. The weather station is inside Yangmingshan National Park at a height of 607 meters above sea level. 　　Part of Yangmingshan National Park, Jhuzihhu is located in a lovely valley between Mt. Datun, Mt. Cising (Seven Stars), and Mt. Siaoguanyin. twcam.www.gov.tw /webcam/english/scenery/main.jsp?view_id=65&belong_id=2&who=view   (0 words)

China Post - Taiwan Travel,World Travel,世界旅遊,台灣旅遊   (Site not responding. Last check: ) To get there, first invest in a good map (the English language map of Yangmingshan published by the park authorities shows most of the road route), and a set of wheels (the trailhead is far from any bus route). Indigo dye was extracted from a herbaceous plant which grows plentifully beside the trail nearby, by a complicated process which entailed fermenting the picked leaves in water, adding lime, and beating air into the mixture to separate out the solid dyestuff. Once dotted all over Yangmingshan, most of the indigo pits either returned to the jungle decades ago (natural indigo dye extraction was effectively killed at the beginning of the last century with the invention of cheaper chemical dye in Germany). www.chinapost.com.tw /travel/detail.asp?ID=90955&GRP=g   (738 words)

::TAIWAN National Parks::   (Site not responding. Last check: ) However, lack of a the legal framework under which to establish such a "national park" had not yet been promullgated and the plan for a park had to be, once again, shelved. The Yangmingshan National Park finally became a eality in the summer of 1985. The damp climate of Yangmingshan was well suited to the indigo plant, which was cultivated extensively. np.cpami.gov.tw /english/04-3.asp   (347 words)

Nature education in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan: The important role of volunteers Yangmingshan National Park is only a 40-minute trip by car from the center of Taipei (metropolitan population 6.9 million) and attracts a large number of visitors. Yangmingshan is renowned for its wealth of unusual volcanic features and topography. In the case of Yangmingshan, the park is visited often by well-educated people who ask for detailed information about nature, history, and management. www.interenvironment.org /pa/shinwang.htm   (846 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The Yangmingshan area was covered by lake sediment during the Pliocene, some 2.5 million years ago, but has evolved to its present form during the course of three major volcanic eruptions and subsequent volcanic deposition. Climate The Yangmingshan area is under the influence of two monsoons, the wet north-east winter monsoon from October to April and the dry south-west summer monsoon from May to September. The central region of Yangmingshan is characterised by strong winds, cool summers and cold winters, heavy precipitation and high incidence of cloud. www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/1053v.htm   (1340 words)

Valuable Highland Water Sources Yangmingshan area is dense in tall trees, which provides water reservation for highland area. They supply raw water for the tap water of highland area residents in Shilin, Tienmu, Yangmingshan, Beitou and Suangxi and supplied water to a population more than 50,000 and with wide coverage. When the rainfall is less, part of Yangmingshan and Beitou area are likely to suffer from water shortage. www.twd.gov.tw /news/e200511/index.htm   (261 words)

Welcome to The Landis Resort Yangmingshan, experience a different Taipei At the edge of Taipei, The Landis Resort Yangmingshan, the only international tourist hotel in Yangminshan National Park presents local and visitors with solace from the daily grind. The Landis Resort Yangmingshan has a total of 47 guest rooms, each designed in detail to maximize space and comfort. Located in the Yangmingshan National Park, The Landis Resort Yangmingshan is the only international tourist hotel in Yangmingshan offers scenic views of the picturesque Yangming Mountains and distant Tamsui. yangmingshan.landishotelsresorts.com   (0 words)

Taipei Hotels Travel Guide – Sightseeing in Taipei, Tours and Attractions in Taipei The village lies inside Yangmingshan National Park and can be reached by car or by a public minibus service, which stops across the road from the New Peitou MRT station. Yangmingshan The Yangmingshan mountain range at the northern end of Taipei provides a scenic alternative to the bustle of the city centre. Yangmingshan National Park This massive mountainous park on the outskirts of Taipei has waterfalls, volcanic craters, hot springs and abundant wildlife. www.hoteltravel.com /taiwan/taipei/guides/sightseeing.htm   (3371 words)

Taiwan Festivals Yangmingshan National Park is a wonderful place for hiking, mountain climbing, and many recreational activities. Yangmingshan National Park is the only national park in the northern part of Taiwan. The spring flower season for Mt Chishing of Yangmingshan is divided into three periods by the sequence of different blossoms: the first period falls on the New Year holidays, it is the time for the plum blossoms and camellias; the second period in mid. edu.ocac.gov.tw /local/web/Eng/Content.aspx?Para=60&Class=4   (380 words)

Taiwan Biz Tour：Around the Island Attractions >> Northern Region >> Yangmingshan National Park Established in 1985 and covering an area of 11,456 hectares, Yangmingshan National Park is the most natural among Taiwan's four national parks. For many years, Yangmingshan Park continues to charm visitors with its natural beauty and panoramic views of surrounding Chihsing, Shamao, Chutzu, and Chungcheng Mountains. The 61-hectare park occupies a small part of Yangmingshan National Park, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in diversity of flora and fauna. www.taiwanbiztour.com /around__north_14.html   (167 words)

Yangming Park, Taipei - Reviews of Yangming Park - IgoUgo   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The Yangmingshan National Park Visitors' Center, a short walk from the park, has photos, maps and displays (labeled in Chinese only) detailing the park's fauna and flora. Yangmingshan National Park can be reached by car or by the number 230 and 260 buses. Yangmingshan park is one of the most picturesque places within the Taipei city limits. www.igougo.com /travelcontent/journalEntryActivity.aspx?businessCardID=85387&Mode=2&printerFriendly=true   (358 words)

Ode to hotsprings - The Taipei Remake 　Yangmingshan hotspring refers to the Chenshan and Hoshan region. Yangmingshan hotspring 's development dates back to the Japanese reign of Taiwan. The rebellious fighters used to use this region as a combat base against the Japanese,and it is due to this reason that the Japanese found out about the hotspring and started developing her officially. thematic.slps.tp.edu.tw /expo/hotspring/english/main/YMS/FM.htm   (340 words)

Welcome to MTDT2006 Yangmingshan used to be known as Caoshan(Grass Mountain), a term which embraced the whole area of Mt. Datun, Mt. Cising and Mt. Shamao with its grassy slopes. Caoshan Management Bureau, established in 1945, was redesignated as Yangmingshan Management Bureau in 1950 when the area was renamed Yangmingshan at the suggestion of local representatives, in honor of the Ming dynasty philosopher Wang Yang-ming(1472-1529). The name Yangmingshan was carried over when the national park was established on September 16, 1985. larc.ee.nthu.edu.tw /~mtdt06/social_program.htm   (469 words)

Yangmingshan Yangmingshan National Park, covering 11, 456 hectares, is the volcanic rock formation of a height of 200-1, 120 meters about sea level. The 61-hectare park occupies a small part of Yangmingshan National Park, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in diversity of flora and fauna. And transfer MRT to Chienten Station (MRT fare is NT$35), then transfer bus Red 5 to Yangmingshan (bus fare is NT$15). www.stat.sinica.edu.tw /2007symp/new_page_4.htm   (315 words)

Dynasty Package-discovering Taiwan   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Yangmingshan (Yangming Mountain) was originally called Grass Mountain for its fields of grass. Yangmingshan National Park forms the northern band of the Taipei basin wall. They may gather at the peaks or coat the entire slope; they may form tendrils in the air or they may become frosty Yangmingshan is graceful in the misty rain, or on a clear blue-sky day, or in the amber sunset or with a rainbow in the distant sky. dp.china-airlines.com /inbound/ENG/html/DP6TPE19.htm   (508 words)

American Chamber of Commerce In Taipei Yangmingshan's volcanic origins, combined with the frequent rainfall of northern Taiwan, cause hot springs to flow forth from many sections of the park. The epicenter of the Yangmingshan springs is in Peitou, on the outskirts of Taipei. Unlike the sulfurous water of Yangmingshan, the Jiaosi springs ¬ which emerge at a scalding 95 degrees Celsius - are clear and odorless. www.amcham.com.tw /publication_topics_view.php?volume=34&vol_num=12&topics_id=547   (1306 words)

Taipei Times - archives   (Site not responding. Last check: ) So although there is plenty to see in Yangmingshan all year round, the flower festival, which lasts through March, is the main event of the season. Yangmingshan comes alive with color each year with peony and cherry blossoms during the flower festival. To reach Yangmingshan, the 260 bus from downtown Taipei is the best choice, which drops you off at the Yangmingshan Visitors Center (陽明山國家公園遊客中心). www.taipeitimes.com /News/feat/archives/2001/03/08/76704   (546 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Formerly known as Tsao Shan (Grass Mountain), Yangmingshan was renamed by former president Chiang Kai-shek to honour the 16th century scholar Wang Yangming. The peaks of Yangmingshan were home some 400years ago to a tribe of aborigines called the Ketagalan, and their former presence here is reflected in the origin of many local place names. Yangmingshan was set aside as a national park in 1985. www.tro-taiwan.roc.org.uk /dc/nsl032003m.htm   (252 words)

FarShores UFO News Story: Taiwan's Own Ancient Astronaut Theory The pyramid was all but forgotten until the mid-1980s when Yangmingshan National Park re-opened to the public and it began to generate interest among amateur historians. Stranger still is the ancient megalith that sits in an equally out-of-the-way part of Yangmingshan National Park, a rock formation that is 3m in height by 1m in diameter. While the Yangmingshan megaliths continue to attract most of the attention, 100m down in the murky waters off the coast of Penghu's Hujingchen Island lays the most puzzling of all of Taiwan's ancient structures. www.100megsfree4.com /farshores/ufo02tuf.htm   (1716 words)

Yangmingshan - Retro Blogging May 17, 1998 » Lone Locust Productions Nora had a car so we drove to Yangmingshan National Park, which is north of Taipei. Yangmingshan is the nearest National Park to Taipei and is a popular (and crowded) getaway place for the city residents. Chu-wan and her friends were catching up on each other’s lives… in Chinese, so I was able to sit back and soak up the scenery, even if I wasn’t feeling in the best of sorts. www.lonelocust.com /1998/05/17/461   (544 words)

Taiwan Hot Springs Yangmingshan is on the doorstep of the greater Taipei area. The hot spring water of Yangmingshan is mostly clear, but some of the springs produce a greenish water. The hot mud springs of Guanziling are situated in Baihe Township in Tainan County, Taiwan and were known far and wide as early as the Japanese occupation period (1895-1945) as one of the four main hot springs of Taiwan, along with Beitou, Yangmingshan, and Sichongxi. www.taupohotsprings.com /?PK_PAGE_ID=111   (2114 words)

Taiwan Taipei Yangmingshan National Park tourism, Yangmingshan National Park pictures and fact sheets   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Yangmingshan (Grass Mountain called for tea bushes and 得名) is located in the northern district of Taipei, near Hill east, south Qixingshan, altitude 443 metres to the natural stream, hot springs, waterfalls and forest parks of that. Yangmingshan National Park is from the year 1972 National Park Act published in Kenting, Yushan National Park after two. Each year in mid-February to early April, Park hundred flowers bloom, the gathering of beautifully dressed women is the best season Yangmingshan. en.802.cn /travel/55/8867.html   (471 words)

YANGMINGSHAN BLOSSOM SEASON KICKS OFF   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Taipei, Feb. 20 (CNA) The Taipei City Government announced Tuesday the start of this year's blossom season on Yangmingshan, a suburban mountain resort. During the blossom season, which is set to run through March 25, the city government will provide special bus services to the Yangming Park on Yangmingshan, with stops in seven scenic spots along Yangteh Avenue, officials said. Hau also suggested that the public use the bus services provided by the city government to avoid traffic congestion. www.cna.com.tw /eng/cepread.php?id=200702200011   (155 words)

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