Qingtiangong Introduction
Qingtiangang, also known as Sunny Valley, is located in the central area of the Datun Mountain Range, surrounded by Zhuzi Mountain, Qigu Mountain, and Ding Mountain, as well as Huanggua Mountain. The terrain is flat, formed from the plateaus created by the lava from Zhuge Mountain. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese established the Dalingzhi Ranch here for tea cultivation and livestock grazing. After Taiwan's restoration, the government set up the Yangmingshan Ranch according to the original plans of Dalingzhi Ranch in the Qingtiangang and Lengshuikeng areas. After Taipei was designated as a municipality, the ranch was managed by the Taipei Farmers' Association. Today, Qingtiangang features grazing cattle cared for by farmers from Beitou, Shilin, and Jinshan. With its flat terrain and sprawling grasslands, Qingtiangang serves as one of the best natural classrooms for observing grassland landscapes. The rolling green slopes and the rounded, low shrubs along the pathways are particularly impressive, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities in Yangmingshan National Park.
