Xiaoyoukeng Trail

• By dokuya
• 28 January, 2018
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Xiaoyoukeng Trail starts near the Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center and goes the the peak of Qixing Mountain.  Qixing Peak is the highest point in Yangmingshan Park.  I have climbed to the peak from 3 different starting points.  A popular starting point is from Lengshuikeng Visitor Center.  One thing that I like about the Xiaoyoukeng Trail is that it is easier to climb to the summit of Qixing Mountain than from Lengshuikeng as it must start at a higher elevation.  The other thing is that the Xiaoyoukeng Trail is “other worldly”.  There are times when I am in Taiwan that I feel like it is another planet.  There is something about hiking a trail and as you look around steam is coming out of the ground.  You look down and see a puddle of water and it is boiling.  My suggestion is to check out Xiaoyoukeng and hike the trail.  If you are not from Taiwan it will be an incredible experience.  If you  are lucky and the day is clear you will have spectacular views.