2024 Maple Season | Taipingshan One-Day Tour from Taipei or Yilan: Bong Bong Train, Jianqing Historic Trail & Jiuzhize Hot Springs | Sanxing Scallion Pancake | Yilan, Taiwan (Guaranteed Departure in Small Car ) | English & Chinese Service

Latest News:

Jiuzhize Hot Springs: The outdoor naked bath for men and women will be under a 5-month-long renovation starting from 1 April 2024 and will be closed for public access

Other available hot spring facilities: Family bath house (including accessible bath house), hot spring egg-boiling well, outdoor hot spring spa

Due to the impact of Typhoon Kemi, some sections of the Bong-Bong Train route at Taiping Mountain have experienced landslides. For safety reasons, only partial segments of the route are currently open. Full restoration of the route is expected by early next year.

Other attractions and activities within the park remain unaffected. For the latest updates on Taiping Mountain’s facilities, please refer to the Taiping Mountain Park announcements. Check the product page or the official Taiping Mountain website before departure for current information. No additional notifications will be provided. Thank you for your understanding.

— What You Can Expect —

Escape the hustle and bustle of Taipei and visit Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, where history and nature coexist. Under the Japanese era, the mountain was developed for its forestry resources, leaving twisting pathways and tracks that produced a unique experience that makes Taipingshan a must-visit for people who enjoy the great outdoors.

Enjoy the staple "double bath" experience in misty Taipingshan. Take a "forest bath," which can cleanse and detoxify your mind and spirit. Explore the various mountainscapes following through forests of cypress and hemlock trees and walk on the mossy road on Jianqing Huaigu Trail.

Try Bong Bong Train, which has created the modern sightseeing culture of “Taiwan's Trolley” while also retaining the past culture of forestry production. The trolley with the open carriage allows you to be fully immersed in nature. During the ride, tourists travel through the wood and iron bridges, embracing the breath of nature. 

Jianqing Huaigu Trail is the only one in Taiwan to be selected as the 28 most beautiful trails in the world. Formerly known as Taiping Mountain Forest Railway, The old railway trail is now adorned with moss and greeted by the occasional mist, becoming a fairyland on earth.

Warm your soul and body at the "hot spring bath" at the end of the lush and misty mountain walk. Immerse yourself in nature by soaking in the healing hot spring that flows from deep within the mountain rocks. Try DIY boiling various items above the volcanic cone, which will impart an exceptional flavor to the food.

Get a glimpse of Cueifong Lake in Taiping Mountain, the largest alpine lake in Taiwan, and the highest lake in Yilan. Take a refreshing walk on the trail around the lake and clear your mind. (Charter tour only)

Walk the 3.8 km Taiwan Beech Trail (one-way to and back) and see the golden forest of changing leaves (at 3.4 - 3.8 km) Based on past statistics, the best time for viewing the autumn leaves is from mid-October to mid-November. However, the leaf conditions is subject to the weather. The Taipingshan Facebook page will provide the updates.

— Itinerary Info —

Shared Tour:

Note: It takes longer to get to Taipingshan and the Bong Bong Train ticket has limited availability and can only be purchased on-site. Travelers should cooperate with the announced schedule and arrive before the meeting time to best help the chance of getting a ticket and boarding the Bong Bong Train, 

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[Charter Tour]

— Bong Bong Train Info — 

— FAQ—

Explore the versatile trails in Taipingshan for flowers, maples, and even snow!

Taipingshan during maple season

Taiwan Beech Trail

Ride the historic Bonb Bong Train through the winding mountain tail and inhale the natural aroma through the train's distinctive open-carriage structure

Visit in winter to witness Taipingshan covered in glistening snow

See Jianqing Huaigu Trail in Taipingshan, one of the most scenic trails dubbed the first "Quiet Trail" by CNN

Jianqing Huaigu Trail when it snows

Bring your own ingredients or purchase on-site to cook in the hot springs!

Buy an egg or corn on-site and boil them at Jiuzhize Hot Springs' brand-new volcanic cone

Hearty Aiyu jelly (image source: Feng Sheng Aiyu)