Erzi Ping Introduction
Located on the western side of Yangmingshan National Park, it is a volcanic depression situated between the main peak of Datun Mountain and Erzi Mountain. The terrain is flat and spacious, featuring three water pools. Due to its location on the leeward side of Datun Mountain, the area is often shrouded in clouds and mist, offering stunning scenery. Furthermore, this region lies between the subtropical and warm temperate zones, providing a mild climate and complex forest ecosystems with diverse plant species. The forest is primarily composed of red nanmu, black pine, and sweet gum, creating a profound atmosphere akin to deep mountains and valleys. The understory is mainly dominated by Taiwan mountain camphor, Chinese cornel, tree buckthorn, black cherry (Moo Point cherry), long-stemmed purple grass, sharp-leaved maple, and Taiwan ginseng. The herbaceous layer includes various plants such as elephant ear, Lan-Kan marsh gentian, Taiwan gentian, snake root, yellow flower mouse tail, water duck's foot begonia, and various ferns. Currently, the area is planted with azaleas, mountain cherries, small-leaved red nanmu, and several butterfly host and nectar plants, along with dozens of aquatic plants, making it suitable for activities such as butterfly watching, bird watching, hiking, sightseeing, and plant observation. (Source: Yangmingshan National Park Official Website)
