The Yangmingshan area was originally known as Mt. Tsaoshan during the
Japanese colonial authority. In honor of the Ming dynasty philosopher
Wang Yang-ming, the Yangmingshan Management Bureau renamed the
area Yangmingshan in 1950. The park was officially established in 1985.

Tatun Natural Park : This park is named after
the second highest peak in Yangmingshan Park, Mt.
Tatun (3,543 feet). Tatun Natural Park is a subset
of Yangmingshan National Park in the western
section of the area famous for its colorful variety
of wildflowers ,butterflies and uncommon trees,
shrubs and grasses.

 Chutzuhu Village : This area was originally
formed from a volcanic eruption. The lake formed
over the years and cut through the valley hills. This
lake water cultivated the soil and transformed this
high altitude area into nourished farm land. Locals
have been planting a variety of crops and vegetation
in this area. Recently, profitable flowers have been
the major choice of cultivation.

 
 
 
 
Hsiaoyukeng : Hsiaoyoukeng Walking Area lies in the northern saddle of the
Chihsing Mountain. It is one of the park's most geologically scenic areas. Strong acidic
hot springs and sulfur gas rise through the Hsiaoyukeng fault and have eroded the
extrusive rock throughout the years. The constant erosion caused the rock to crumble
and collapse, resulting in the landscape we see today.

 Lengshuikeng : Located to the east of Mt. Chihsing, this area is known for its
lower temperate hot springs. It is just appropriate that this place was named
"Lengshuikeng", meaning cool water pit. The average hot spring temperature in
Yangmingshan area is 194 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Centigrade) compared with
the Lengshuikeng water temperature of about 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

 Milk Lake : This is the only precipitate white sulfur valley in northern Taiwan
Milk Lake is a unique bowl shaped steam vent originally formed by volcanic activity
thousands of years ago. Milk Lake earned its name from the unusual yellow and white
sulfur precipitate at the bottom of the lake that makes the surface water appear white
like milk.

 Menghuan Pond Waterplant conservation zone : The floor of Menghuan Pond
on Mt. Chihsing (elevation 850 meters or 2,789 feet is lined with a thick layer of humus
soil. Among its many types of water plants, the pond is particularly noted for one rare
type of submerged water fern: the Taiwan Isoetes. In order to protect this unique
endangered species , Menghuan Pond has been listed into preservation.

 Chingtienkang : Flattened by the lava flow of previous eruptions throughout the
years , Chingteingang is one of the pastures in Yangmingshan National Park noted by
visitors as the best place for on outing in the area. The region was used as a cattle farm
during the early Japanese era but is the best picnic place for tourists today.

Sources provided by Yangmingshan National Park
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/