Qingtiangang Trail is one of the scenic mountain hiking trails in Yangmingshan National Park suitable for entire family even with beginners. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Zhugao and nearby mountains. The executive trail leading to the bunker at the top is well-fenced pathway of gravel. Probably, the fences serve as barricades for the free roaming cows and visitors not to mess with each other.

How To Get There:

From MRT Jiantan Station, take the bus R5 going to Yangmingshan National Park, the bus line’s last stop. From the Yangmingshan terminal, take the roaming bus. You can choose your trail by jumping off either from Lengshuikeng to complete the Qingtiangang Circular Trail or from Qingtiangang.

How Did I Get There:

Right after visiting the main Yangmingshan park where the Flower Festival was being held, I headed straight to the bus going to Qingtiangang. The bus was jam-packed because of the flock of visitors on a Saturday following the first day of the Chinese New Year.

I hadn’t taken lunch since I wanted to squeeze my itinerary allowing more places to be visited before my departure back to Manila at night. Filled only with only biscuits and enough water and improper hiking attire, I still managed to trek the trail with a breeze.

It was a dry season, sun was up and happy, and greens were less than what’s being shown in the travel guides. Nevertheless, for someone who likes a wide view of mountain ranges, the place is still epic.