Huisun Forest Recreation Area is located in Nantou County, in the central part of Taiwan. It’s not a super popular destination with international tourists, and this might just be the reason why you’d want to get there. I first visited Huisun Forest in 2010. A friend of mine who was doing his PhD in entomology […]
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Yushan Taiwan Hiking Guide
At 3952 meters, Yushan 玉山 is the highest peak in Taiwan and East Asia. I’ve climbed this beast three times in the past 20 years, and I can tell you that it’s by far my favorite trek in Taiwan! If you’re into hiking, trekking, climbing, and mountains, you simply can’t visit Taiwan and miss Jade […]
Complete Travel Guide to Alishan in Taiwan
Alishan Travel Information “Shan” is Chinese for mountain, and A-Li Mountain is the centerpiece of the Alishan National Scenic Area. The area is massive and offers much more than a single hike up to the mountain’s peak. In all, the area is a natural wilderness preserve clocking in at 415 square kilometers, and produces Taiwan’s […]
How to Apply for Yushan Permit
Yushan Hiking Permit DIY Application Guide That’s it, you’ve finally decided to climb Jade Mountain (玉山 yù shān), Taiwan’s tallest peak. You’ve got your days off, you have the gear, and you might even have started to train for the 2-3 day hike. But oh wait… you realize you’re missing something very important: the Yushan […]
Hike Sanding Mountain in Taiping
Sanding Mountain (三汀山 sān tīng shān) is a mountain just outside Taichung City, in Taiping District. It is one of the Little 100 Peaks of Taiwan 台灣小百岳. At 486m of altitude, the summit offers great views over the concrete jungle below. I would even say that in good weather, and when air pollution is at […]
Hiking in Taroko Gorge
Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Introduction Hiking in Taroko Gorge is a top experience in Taiwan! The national park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Asia. There are quite a few hiking trails in Taroko National Park and most of them are located in the gorge itself, near the East Coast […]
Taroko Gorge Taiwan Travel Guide
Taroko Gorge will blow your mind! With its marble-walled canyons, remote mountains, rushing rivers, and hiking trails that cling to vertical cliffs, Taroko National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. I’ve visited the area at least 50 times since moving to Taiwan and I still go back again and […]
Hehuanshan Taiwan Hiking Guide for 2023
Welcome to Taiwan’s Hiking Paradise! Hehuanshan is my favorite mountain destination in Taiwan! I’ve been here at least 50 times since the year 2000. On this page, you’ll find all the info you need about hiking, accommodation, food, and transportation for Mt. Hehuan, also known as Hehuanshan (合歡山 hé huān shān). Hike 5 of the […]
Hiking in Taiwan Travel Guide
Discover some of the best hiking trails and climbing peaks on the island! This Hiking in Taiwan Travel Guide will show you that Taiwan isn’t just cities and factories. The island is home to Northeast Asia’s tallest summit and to more than 240 peaks over 3000m! One day, Taiwan will inevitably become a world class hiking destination […]
Hiking Mt. Manabang in Miaoli County
Mt. Manabang (1407m) is a small, round peak that’s located in Dahu Township, Miaoli County. I did this hike alone in the middle of summer 2020 and it took me about 3 hours round-trip. If you don’t stop every 5 minute to take pictures like I do, you could easily complete this hike in 2.5 […]
Hiking the Alangyi Historic Trail
The 8 kilometer-long Alangyi Historic Trail 阿郎壹古道 is a path that travels along the wild and beautiful south-eastern coast of Taiwan. The track saddles both Taitung and Pingtung counties. In ancient times – which are probably not so remote – this path was mostly used by the different aboriginal tribes of the area for trade. […]
Hike at Xuhai Grassland -旭海大草原
The Xuhai Grassland offers some of the most breathtaking coastal views along all of Taiwan’s rugged east coast. I love this place so much, there are very few tourists (even on weekends) and it’s just 20 minutes away from my house! 🙂 I think it’s one of the coolest spot on the island, and you […]
Chufengbi Trail in Kenting National Park
If you are planning on hiking the Chufengbi Trail between Nanrenlu (南仁路) and Jialeshui (佳樂水), in Kenting National Park, think twice. At first, I thought my biggest problem was going to be hitching a ride back home at the end of the trek. Turns out you can’t even legally hike the Chufengbi path! It’s a real […]
Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei, Taiwan
Hot Springs, hiking, relaxation… Yangmingshan is Chinese for something like “Bright Sun Mountain”, and it’s deserving of the name; catching a sunset here is breathtaking. There are a ton of hiking trails throughout the National Park’s area; if you are looking to hike be sure to check out the high-resolution area map that is provided on the official website. […]
Jiufen Travel Guide
Hike a volcano, eat traditional snacks, visit gold museums, drink Taiwanese tea, watch the ocean from a high mountain pass Travel information About Jiufen Jiufen is a really cool mountain town just a few kilometers away from Jinguashi, along the northeast coast of Taiwan. It’s the most popular tourist destination around Taipei City, and for that […]
Hike Eagle Mountain in Taiwan
Eagle Mountain (2180m) is one of the most exhilarating hikes / climbs I’ve done in Taiwan. The views from the top are stunning, the vegetation is varied, and the trail is always well-maintained. It is without a doubt the nicest day-hike in Taichung’s vicinity. Eagle Mountain is located in the central part of Taiwan, in […]
Hike Hehuan West Peak, 3145m
Tips for Climbing Hehuanshan West Peak: Most people require around 8 hours to complete this hike. No permit is needed to climb Hehuan West peak. Bring plenty of water or carry a water filter. Bring warm clothes and rain gear, as the weather can change at any time on this hike. Hiking boots are highly […]
Hike Mt. Guanshan, 3668m
Hike beautiful Mt. Guanshan and witness some of Taiwan’s most dramatic mountain views! Introduction Located along Taiwan’s South-Cross Island Highway and standing at 3668m, Mt. Guanshan is the area’s tallest peak. The trail offers a highly pleasant overnight trip through lush woods and alpine terrain. At A Glance Length: 9.2km round trip Height gain: 1288m Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate […]
Hiking in Dakeng, Taichung
Dakeng is Taichung’s best hiking destination and it’s only few kilometers outside the city. Dakeng 大坑 is a hilly area that has a good selection of short hiking trails which lead to a series of wooden lookouts perched on a ridge at around 800 meters. Some of the trails in Dakeng are really, really steep […]
Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan) 奇萊山
The Cilai Mountain area offers some of the most challenging and enjoyable hiking in Taiwan Mt. Qilai (also spelled Cilai) is located in Eastern Taiwan’s Taroko National Park. On this page, I’ll do my best to show you how to get there, what to expect during your climb and how you can prepare for it. Let’s […]