Qingtiangang, Grassland plateau in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan.
Qingtiangang is an elevated grassland plateau in Yangmingshan National Park with grazing cattle scattered across rolling terrain. The landscape was shaped by ancient volcanic activity and features open vistas in all directions.
During Japanese colonial rule from 1895 to 1945, this area was developed into a cattle ranch to supply livestock to Taipei. The carpet grass covering the plateau was introduced during that period and remains the dominant vegetation.
The name comes from an old military garrison that once protected Taipei from this elevated position. Locals value this spot for its connection to the city's defensive past.
A circular trail winds through the plateau and takes about one hour to complete at a relaxed pace. Visit on clear mornings for the best views, as afternoon fog often rolls in from lower elevations.
On sunny days the plateau remains bathed in light while surrounding valleys below are often shrouded in thick fog. This weather quirk creates a striking contrast where visitors can watch the cloud layer below them like standing above a sea of mist.
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