Scenic spots on Yangmingshan have become famous through word of mouth. Apart from Bamboo Lake, which is known today for its stir-fried vegetables, there is also Chingtienkang. One tragic night before the park was founded, hikers lost their way here coming through the grass in a thick fog. Now Chingtienkang has become an outdoor picnic area that can accommodate over 1000 people.
許多景點因遊客的口耳相傳更聲名大噪，除近來以吃炒青菜聞名的竹子湖外，國家公園成立以前，擎天崗還因茅草過高，入夜霧氣迷離而發生過山難，如今擎天崗已成了一次可容上千旅客的野餐區。