Yangmingshan National Park

The cluster of mountain peaks directly north of the Taipei basin constitutes Yangmingshan National Park. These mountains are a series of cinder cones known as the Tatun Vikcabuc Group and reveal a unique volcanic scenery. The steam, crystallization, and sulphur smell of the park's fumaroles and hot springs reveal a glimpse of the heat and power that reside below the surface of the earth.A great human exodus to Yangminghan occurs from
late February to the beginning of April. This is the spring flower season, the azalea and cherry blossoms being the main attractions. The azaleas are particularly impressive. Of the six species, the Tatun Azalea (Rhododendron longiperulatum) and the Nakahara Azales (Rhododendron nakaharai) are uncommon plants and unique to the area. Although human impacts have eliminated many of the large mammals, Formosan macaques, Formosan muntjac, Formosan wild boar, and other smaller mammals still inhabit the park. Birds and butterflies are much more common. Ninety- three speciesof birds have been seen in Yangmingshan, including the Formosan blue magpie (Urocissa caerulea), the red-headed babbler (Stacbyris ruficeps praecognitus), and the black bulbul (Hypsipetes madagascariensis nigerrimus).

[Environment Protection and Nature Conservation]
[National Park Ecological Protection Areas]
[Protection Of Nature Landscapes]
[Wildlife Conservation]


Providing Source ĄG Department of Construction and Planning Administration Ministry of Interior

File Last Revised ĄG Feb.8.1996

Contact Phone ĄG 886-2-7374701EX283