hiking
The mountain peaks are accessible by a network of well maintained hiking trails.
relax
Yangmingshan is all about relaxation and recuperation. It is the first place Taipei citizens think of when stressed out or feeling run down. Fill your lungs full of fresh mountain air, let your eyes rest on miles of lush green hills, and let your body melt away in a milky sulphur bath.
Lengshuikeng Public Baths
Open until 21:00. free. nude, men and women in separate buildings. make sure to bring your own soap and wash cloth. the rules insist that you must pre-wash before entering the smallish 40 degree celsius tub, and the attendees will insist too. not many foreigners find this place, so if one, be ready to intimately meet the locals. the hike from the bus terminal takes about an hour and a half, and if planning to huff it back after dark, bring a flashlight.
hot springs
Soak in sulphur hot spring baths - Yangmingshan is dotted with hot spring resorts. There are also a few free baths maintained by the city government.