Note: -> Car → On foot *108 shuttle bus stops near these locations.
Route
*Yangmingshan bus station ->*Headquarters Visitor Center ->*Qingtiangang → Shitiling → *Qingtiangang ->*Yangmingshan bus station (or MRT Jiantan station)
Overview
Route distance: Take the 108 shuttle bus at the Yangmingshan bus station or Headquarters Visitor Center and alight at Qingtiangang. Return to Qingtiangang by way of Shitiling.
Total distance: 3 km.
Duration: About 100 minutes.
Detailed description: Mostly uphill stone steps from Qingtiangang to Shitiling.
Sights along the way: Excellent views of the vast, green grassland and silver grass gently swaying in the wind, and the occasional cow wandering through the grass. Carpet grass can be seen growing all along the path. Crossing into the forest at times, the path offers bird's-eye views of the surrounding mountains from atop Shitiling.
Note: Northeasterly winds bring plenty of moisture and rain during September and May. Roads and trails may be wet. Please wear anti-slip shoes.