Qingtiangang Introduction
Qingtiangang, also known as Sunshine Valley, is located in the center of the Datun Mountain Range, amid Zhuzi Mountain, Qiguk Mountain, and Ding Mountain, as well as Hwangzuishan. The terrain is flat and formed by the terraced land from the lava of Zhuge Mountain. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese established the Dalingji Ranch here for tea cultivation and grazing. After the restoration of Taiwan, the government set up the Yangmingshan Ranch based on the planning of the original Dalingji Ranch in the areas of Qingtiangang and Lengshuikeng. After Taipei City was restructured into a municipality, this ranch was managed by the Taipei City Farmers' Association. Nowadays, visitors can see grazing cattle at Qingtiangang, which are fostered by farmers from Beitou, Shilin, Jinshan, and other areas. The flat terrain of Qingtiangang, coupled with its continuous grasslands and lush greenery, makes it the best natural classroom for observing grassland landscapes. The rolling green slopes and rounded low shrubs along the trails are impressive and have become one of the most popular spots for outdoor activities within Yangmingshan National Park.
