Datun Mountain, Mountain summit in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan
Datun Mountain rises to 1,093 meters (3,585 feet) within the Tatun Volcano Group in Yangmingshan National Park. The summit offers a panoramic view across Taipei City and the surrounding landscape below.
During Japanese occupation from 1895 to 1945, the area experienced logging and mining that reshaped the landscape. These industrial activities left marks on the forest and terrain that remain visible today.
The mountain holds spiritual importance for Taiwan indigenous tribes who incorporate natural elements of the landscape into their traditional ceremonies.
Multiple trails lead to the summit, with the main route clearly marked by signs, benches for rest, and informational boards along the way. Best visit on clear days when the city view and surrounding landscape are most visible.
Active geothermal features including fumaroles and hot springs can be found near the mountain's base, showing ongoing volcanic processes below. These steaming vents reveal the geological forces that continue beneath what appears to be a calm landscape.
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