The month of March is a season of flowers and warm weather. Visitors arrive all day long in Yangmingshan. Strolling among the green mountains and on the green grass, they can enjoy fully the beauty of nature. In the early springs, azaleas cover the earth in full bloom and snow-white plum blossoms open to the sky. Against the green mountains, buds and pink cherry blossoms add to the picture which reveals the information of spring's coming. This year's flower season came earlier than those of most previous years. Warm wind and sunshine lasting for a half month brought an early blooming of flowers. Looking at these blossoms people can feel the joy of the world. To many poets, flowers are a sources of inspiration, also are symbols of youth and the feminine beauty. The blooming and fading of flowers also reminded people that the human life is short, and therefore, is precious.
The original name of Yangmingshan was "Grass Mountain". In 1950, it was given its present name in remembrance of Yang-ming Wang, a scholar in the Ming Dynasty. He was famous for his spirit in suppressing a rebellion and for his theory that knowledge and action should be hand in hand. With an elevation of 443 meters, (1,443.2 feet), Yangmingshan in winter has heavy moisture and clouds; while in the summer resort, it is cool and comfortable. In autumn, red leaves bring poetic beauty to the whole mountain. In the place where streams and sulfur springs flow, green trees and grass flourish. Pavilions appear here and there among the hills. While strolling on the paths, most visitors find it a joy to breathe the fragrant, sweet air released by the roadside flowers.
Yangmingshan itself is a large park and garden, It also includes four smaller parks: Longevity, Chung Cheng, Yangming and the Forest Park, And there are four waterfalls: Called Grass Mountain Fall, Gauze Hat Fall, Yangming Fall and Ta Tun Fall. Yangmingshan also is divided between the front mountain and back mountain. Longevity Park and Chung Cheng Park are on the front mountain. Though not large, the Longevity Park has a simple, tranquil style, and full of flowers. Chung Cheng is a modern Park with a swimming pool and a tennis court. As for Yangming Park, it is known for its giant fountain, the clock-shaped flower bed and several waterfalls. The Forest Park is considered both sublime and graceful in its landscaping.
Yangmingshan is covered with cherry blossoms.
Flowers of Yangmingshan draw many visitors.
Travelers' clothes are as bright as the flowers.
Among the flowers and under the green trees, people enjoy themselves.
The young, accompanied by the old, are on their way to Yangmingshan.
The 1911 Revolution and National Recovery Hall' is also an attraction.
The flower clock is a shining beautiful place to pass the time.
In the park, children play a "wisdom game" with oranges.
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