Lengshuikeng — Attraction in Taipei

The moment you arrive, you'll suddenly become aware of the slight tinge of sulphur in the air. Despite that, the air here is refreshing, though occasionally damp from the frequent afternoon shower. The mountain breeze sweeps across the peaks and imbues the atmosphere with a sense of serenity and the calls of a million insects. Shrills and shrieks of the cicadas and frogs fill the cloudy mornings and late evenings.

A few tourists and locals roam the welcome center during the weekdays. You'll notice a group of fit elderly men and women completing their usual hike. Give them wave and you'll be greeted with cheers and sometimes a snack. Stop by the local hot springs, even if not for a full body soak, check out the foot pool. If you've been hiking all day, it's more than a spot to relax but a chance to catch up and listen to latest gossip. Maybe the village head's son has gone to America for college, maybe a daughter was recently married. Listen and enjoy the narrative and...

Super beautiful scenery, even if it’s foggy. Not a top priority for a tourist, but if you’ve been to Taipei and seen all the main spots, it can be a nice day trip.

You won’t be able to easily take uber to or from here though. It’s quite remote and up a mountain. Some roads are restricted to government vehicles only.

You’ll have to take a bus from Shillin station S15. It’s a long ride too. Almost 2 hours one way with traffic. A lot of times, standing room only too.

Don’t just stay at the visitor center either. Absolutely walk along the paths, explore the waterfalls, suspension bridge, and other sights there.

When finished there’s a gift shop and restaurant where you can grab a bite.

Wear good shoes for hiking too. The paths can be a bit wet and muddy. Not for city lovers either. Basically just walking around the Taiwanese forest. Can be a good break from...

Such a wonderful place...you need minimum 3hrs to spend here,so that you can expose to everything.when there is rain and huge winds please leave early from that place,if you have flight on the same day...because I was stocked there,due to no bus for 1hr and all the buses are full and I didn't get space to keep my feet inside bus...but I reached on time to airport due to 2 girls which are helped me a lot.they took me from there to almost 5km distance to police station and the police personal helped me to get taxi on time....people are very helpful...I m very thankful for those2girls and Singapore friend whom I...