Small-Group: Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a break from your busy schedule and the hustle and bustle of the city, go on a tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Beitou District, and embrace the beauty of nature.
Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
In addition to the park, the Geothermal Valley and Beitou Hot Spring Museum offer you insights into the history of development of hot springs in Taipei, from the source of heat to the historic relics.
Hot spring bath is another unmissable experience in Beitou. Before the end of the tour, you will enjoy a hot spring foot bath to unwind your mind and body.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities
This tour takes place in Yangmingshan National Park most of the time, which involves lots of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes and casual wear are recommended. As the temperature can drop dramatically in the mountain area, it's recommended to bring an extra coat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local General Liabilities Insurance
Professional licensed tour guide
Hot spring foot bath
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if private option selected)
Gratuities
Meals
Explore more, Bottle less, Save the planet!
Tipping is not required, but it's a wonderful way to show appreciation for your guide's service.
What To Expect
Yangmingshan National Park
Meet your tour guide at MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, then head off to Yangmingshan National Park. Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Taipei City, spanning Beitou District and 6 other districts in Taipei Metro Area. As the world’s first Urban Quiet Park certified by Quiet Park International, the park is known for the gorgeous flora and abundant geological features, including the fumaroles, lava terrains, craters, hot springs, etc, offering close-up views of the rocks and landforms.
Yang Ming Shan Qing Tian Gang
The first stop is Qingtiangang, a vast lava terrace formed when the lava flowed north after the eruption. The terrace was once a ranch for water buffaloes grazing during Japanese colonization; even today you can still see the naturally bred water buffaloes there.
Options
Group Tour (EN, CN)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Group Tour (EN, CN, JP)
Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)
Private Tour (EN, CN, VN)
Tour Type: Enjoy this day tour with your own private guide, and pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in downtown Taipei City.
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David turned a crappy day into a great one!
Nilanjana D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best part of this tour was our guide, David — incredibly knowledgeable and engaging! He shared fascinating details about Taiwan’s history throughout the trip (even beyond the day’s itinerary) and kindly volunteered to take photos for us. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate — it rained all day. While we managed to visit the Beitou destinations, most Yangmingshan spots were either closed or hidden by heavy rain, and we couldn’t reach Zhuzihu due to a landslide just minutes before we got there. Still, David went above and beyond to find great alternate locations, and we ended up having a wonderful day despite the weather!
Wonderful Trip
Marcelino K,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was excellent trip. Guide Peter is very kind and is very professional. He recommended one of best hot springs place in town and we really enjoyed. Thank you.
Only highlight is the National Park
duckphreak,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This tour is best suited for people wanting to fill an entire day with slow activities and not much substance the way it's currently designed. The first stop to Yangmingshan National Park was really awesome with an easy hike and great views, but that was the only highlight of the tour. The hot springs was really underwhelming and was a tiny crowded pond where everyone was trying to put their feet in a yellow sulfuric water. The museum and library felt like a pointless stop, just to extend the tour times. They weren't interesting to look at and we wanted to get off the tour by that point. Other negatives included our tour guide who talked the entire time nonstop with pointless narration like, "Here is where locals make a u-turn on the road" and "Here's an elementary school." Lastly, they really should separate out families with children into a different group. We had one family with a baby who screamed the entire time and all of us on the bus were very annoyed.
I would do it again.
Guoliang F,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The views were absolutely amazing! The tour took us to some truly mesmerizing spots, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Our guide, Grace, was very kind and caring, and the lunch stop offered delicious food. A friendly note: improving English communication would help make the experience even better for tourists who don’t speak Chinese. Overall, it was a wonderful tour with breathtaking scenery.
Our guide is great....
GeeEng L,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide is great. Shared a lot of history and cultural knowledge. Lovely venues to explore for day trip.
Great day tour of Yangmingshan and Beitou Hot Springs
HighPlaneDrifter,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jenny did a wonderful job of showing us the sights and telling us more about Taiwan. It was a convenient day tour of Yanmingshan and Beitou Hot Springs.
I thoroughly enjoyed this...
dionnegangadeen,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed this tour, I think it was well organised, and included a great range of locations. Highly recommend!
Great guided tour with many sights!
Cynthia L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and friendly tour guide (Paul) and many places to see both full of beautiful sights and historical significance. There is also plenty of washroom breaks and a lunch stop so no need to worry about that. Glad to have been able to attend and will be back in the future!
Overall, exactly as...
James S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall, exactly as described. I recommend bringing several bottles of water; although there are plenty of places to get some if needed along the way.
Very good tour
Hong G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we enjoyed this tour very much. will recommend others to join the tour. We will continue to book and join the tours by the Viator.
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