Outdoor and Adventure Travel in Taiwan
Located on the north side of Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園), Mt. Tao (桃山) lies on the south end of the famous ridge-line known as the Wuling Quadruple, or the Wuling Sixiu (武陵四秀), one of the most popular hiking routes in Taiwan.
Mt. Tao is ranked #4 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Steeped in aboriginal culture and history, at 3,329m, Mt. Danda (丹大山) is located in one of the most remote and complex mountain areas in Taiwan.
Located directly along the Central Mountain Range (中央山脈), this peak lies directly along the spine of Taiwan and is the first Bai Yue hiked (as a side trip) on the notoriously difficult South Third Section (南三段).
Mt. Danda is ranked #47 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Without a doubt, the Batongguan Ancient Road (八通關古道) is the longest and most famous ancient Japanese trail in Taiwan, and this peak is directly on that route.
Mt. Batonggguan is ranked #46 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
The namesake of the Xinkang Traverse (新康橫斷), Mt. Xinkang (新康山) is located at the east end of the route and is typically climbed on towards the end of the hike.
Mt. Xinkang is ranked #45 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Located in the heart of Taiwan, the trailhead for Mt. Baiguda (白姑大山) lies in the small aboriginal village of Hongxiang (紅香).
Traditionally done as a 2 or 3-day in-and-out route, Mt. Baiguda is a relatively easy Bai Yue peak that is suitable for most beginners.
Mt. Baiguda is ranked #44 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Like its main peak, the South Peak of Mt. Nenggao (能高南峰) is also located on the North Third Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北三段), also known as the Nenggao Andongjun Route (能高安東軍).
Mt. Nenggao South Peak is ranked #43 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Unlike the North and Main Peaks of Qilai, which have a reputation as being considerably harder and more dangerous, the South Peak of Mt. Qilai (奇萊南峰) is widely regarded as one of the easiest Bai Yue in Taiwan, and is suitable for all ages of hikers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience.
Mt. Qilai South Peak is ranked #42 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Located towards the south end of the South Second Section (南二段), Mt. Nanshuangtou (南雙頭山 is a wide open, grassy peak with breathtaking views of Yushan National Park. Hiking high mountains in Taiwan doesn’t get much better than this.
Mt. Nanshuangtou is ranked #41 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Located on the notoriously difficult Ganzhouwan Traverse (干卓萬斷), Mt. Zhuosheda (3,369m) is the last of four peaks on one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan.
Mt. Zhuosheda is ranked #40 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
Known locally as one of the four “spicy” peaks, Mt. Bilu (畢祿山) is known as a challenging yet enjoyable entry-level Bai Yue.
Centrally located in the small village of Dayuling (大禹嶺), Mt. Bilu is located not far from the Hehuanshan area.
Mt. Bilu is ranked #39 of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.