Located within the Yangmingshan area, Shamaoshan (Mt Shamao) welcomes tourists with a year-round profusion of colour and a natural landscape that one will want to stop to enjoy; another great spot for a hot spring soak and a feast of wild-grown vegetables in nature’s scenic embrace, offering something good for body, mind and soul. Volcanic and geological factors have produced several sources and types of hot spring on Shamao Mountain. Sulfuric acid springs are dominant here and the water has a sulfur smell that is slightly stronger than the ones in Beitou; offering temperature around 55C to 80C degrees, steam covering the whole mountain area isn’t unusual to see. It is also said the spring here offers great healing power for skin problems and arthritis as well. Shamao Mountain is well-known for its wild-grown vegetables, thanks to the relatively low temperature and fertile soil here, the locally grown veggies are especially sweet and delicious. Over the years, restaurants have been adding creative dishes to their menus to attract more visitors.