The maple leaves are turning red!\nMaple trees over a century old in Yangmingshan are now ablaze with color—perfect for an autumn outing.\n

\n Written / Compiled and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network\n

\n Temperatures have dropped sharply, with successive cold fronts arriving. Dozens of ancient sweet gum trees in Yangmingshan Park have now turned red, standing out vividly against the silvery-white miscanthus blossoms covering the hills. If you don’t want to spend too much time on long commutes and still yearn for nature, why not take a light trip to the suburbs at Yangmingshan Park? Now is the perfect time to head up the mountain to admire the maple leaves.\n

\n In winter, Yangmingshan Park features a “sweet gum forest area,” where dozens of century-old sweet gum trees are scattered along mountain trails. These giant trees, with trunks over two adult arms’ lengths in diameter and heights of around 20 meters, stand majestically amidst the forest. Recently, under successive cold winds, the old sweet gum trees have gradually turned red, set against the azure sky and swaying miscanthus flowers that dance like silver waves across the hills. Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the scene is extraordinarily romantic. Additionally, the park is home to camellias and plum blossoms that brave the cold winter climate, proudly blooming on their branches. In the distance, wisps of white steam from hot springs add to the serene winter ambiance, creating a picturesque and tranquil atmosphere.\n