Qingtiangang Introduction
Qingtiankang, also known as Sun Valley, is located in the center of the Datun Mountain Range, situated between Zhuzi Mountain, Qigu Mountain, and Ding Mountain, as well as Huanzui Mountain. The area is flat and originates from the terraced land formed by the lava of Zhuge Mountain. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese established the Dalingzhi Ranch here for tea planting and grazing purposes. After Taiwan's retrocession, the government planned the Yangmingshan Ranch based on the original Dalingzhi Ranch area, including Qingtiankang and Lengshuikeng. After Taipei became a city directly governed by the central government, this ranch was operated by the Taipei Farmers Association. Now, Qingtiankang is home to grazing cattle, raised by farmers from Beitou, Shilin, and Jinshan. With its flat terrain and continuous grassland, Qingtiankang serves as the best natural classroom for observing grassland landscapes. The rolling green grass slopes and the rounded, low-growing shrub trails leave a deep impression and have become one of the most popular destinations for hiking in Yangmingshan National Park.
