Small-Group: Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

Japanese

English

Chinese (China)

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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.

Group Tour (EN, CN)

Tour Type: Enjoy a join-in tour and meet people of all ages from different countries. (fixed meeting point)

Reviews

4.79

127 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

106

Good overview of beautiful area
Sergey S,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The tour gives you an opportunity to see many places in the area in one day; any alternative would require more than that. Our tour guide Paul was helpful and covered all the most famous sites. You would probably like walking all the beautiful trails, but it was obviously not possible. Also, the maximum exposure to the hot water you get is soaking your feet. After the tour, you get a good idea of the area and may decide if you want, for example, to go to Beitou for a day.
Great trip in Yangmingshan and Beitou
W6689MOdouglasw,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was excellent. Jenny was great tour guide - Taiwan native, knowledgeable about the country's history and culture, fluent in English, personable, funny, and approachable. Beautiful day too! Surprised about how extensive the underground volcanic activity was and the pervasiveness of the hot springs in Beitou.
Excellent
Elaine C,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw so much and learned a lot about history of Taiwan. Reena our tour guide was excellent. Really enjoyed
Great day out from Taipei
Vacation519465,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, thoroughly enjoyed our the day. Our guide Jenny was knowledgeable, informative and a lot of fun. It was good to see the see the countryside.
David turned a crappy day into a great one!
Nilanjana D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The 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
5.00
Was 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
2.00
This 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Our 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.