Qixing East Peak

Qixing East Peak is a volcanic summit reaching 1108 meters (3635 feet) within Yangmingshan National Park near Taipei. This mountain forms part of a distinctive seven-peak ridge where visitors encounter steep rock faces, volcanic geology, and expansive views across the surrounding terrain.

The mountain formed through volcanic activity that ended roughly 700,000 years ago, leaving behind the geological structures visible today. This ancient eruption shaped the landscape and established the foundation of what visitors encounter as a distinctive multi-peaked terrain.

The name Qixing refers to the seven peaks, which local people understand through an old Chinese celestial pattern that hikers can still recognize in the landscape today. Visitors and nearby residents view this summit as a place connected to traditional beliefs about the heavens and the cycles of nature.

Visitors can begin hiking from three main trailheads: Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center, Lengshuikeng Visitor Center, or Miaopu, with each route requiring about two hours of walking. The mountain is accessible year-round, though sturdy footwear and caution on slippery surfaces are essential.

During autumn, expansive fields of Chinese silver grass cover the eastern slopes and create moving patterns that shift with changing light throughout the day. This natural display makes the mountain especially worth visiting in the cooler months for those seeking something beyond typical hiking scenery.