Normally done over the course of three days, Mt. Dajian (大劍山) is 3,593m tall and literally translates to “Big Sword Mountain”. It is the highest peak on the DaXiaoJian Peaks Route (大小劍山).
Mt. Dajian is ranked #018 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
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#017 – Mt. Xiangyang 向陽山 – 3,603m
Stretching 3,603m high, the easiest and most common way for hikers to reach Mt. Xiangyang (向陽山) is via the famous Jiaming Lake Route (嘉明湖).
Mt. Xiangyang is ranked #017 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#016 – Mt. Qilai North Peak 奇萊北峰 – 3,606m
The ridge containing Mt. Qilai North Peak (奇萊北峰), along with its sister peak (Mt. Qilai Main Peak (奇萊主峰), is arguably the most famous and infamous ridge in Taiwan.
Known simply as “Black Qilai”, the ridge (and its peaks) have a reputation (even among non-hikers) as being the most dangerous and deadly mountains in Taiwan.
Mt. Qilai North Peak is ranked #016 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#015 – Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 – 3,617m
Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 reaches 3,617m and is located along one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan, The South Third Section (南三段) Route, is without a doubt the longest and most physically and mentally demanding.
Mt. Dongjunda is ranked #015 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#014 – Mt. Nanhuda East Peak 南湖大山東峰 – 3,639m
At 3,639m, The East Peak of Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山東峰) is located on the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段) and is surrounded by rocky gravel and scree, and is noticeably devoid of plant life, making it one of the rockiest peaks in the area. Still, it is technically easy and relatively safe, and is suitable for the majority of hikers.
Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #014 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#013 – Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 – 3,643m
At 3,668m, Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is located towards the northern end of the South Second Section (南二段).
This isolated mountain’s name roughly translates as “Big Reservoir Mountain”.
Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is ranked #013 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#012 – Mt. Guan 關山 – 3,668m
At 3,668m, Mt. Guan (關山), sometimes referred to as Guanshan, is the highest peak in Southern Taiwan and is located on the South First Section (南一段) of the Central Mountain Range.
Mt. Guan (關山)) is ranked #012 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#011 – Mt. Zhongyangjian 中央尖山 – 3,698m
At 3,698m, Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) has a reputation in the Taiwanese hiking community as being one of the most dangerous and difficult mountains to climb. While it is true it’s not easy to get to, it’s also one of our favorites.
Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) is ranked #011 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#010 – Snow Mountain N. Peak 雪山北峰 – 3,703m
The North Peak of Snow Mountain (雪山北峰) stands at 3,703m and lies on the north ridge of Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Typically, it’s too far out of the way for most hikers to do as part of the normal 2 or 3-day ascent to Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Snow Mountain North Peak is ranked #010 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
#009 – Mt. Dongxiaonan 東小南山 – 3,709m
Mt. Dongxiaonan (東小南山) is one of the four “Rear” peaks of Jade Mountain, that is usually bunched in with Yushan South Peak (玉山南峰) and Lushan (鹿山) on the second or third day of the four-day rear peaks route.
Mt. Dongxiaonan is ranked #009 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.