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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山) is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful peaks in Taiwan. In fact, not only is it one of the top 5 “Must Hike” peaks of Taiwan, it was also immortalized in Taiwan’s 2,000NT currency bill.

Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #008 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.

If the name Mt. Mabolasi (馬博拉斯山) is mentioned to anyone in the hiking community, usually the reaction is one of incredulity and awe.

This peak is the namesake of the route it is on (Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷)), which is considered one of the longest, most isolated, most difficult routes in Taiwan.

Mt. Mabolasi is ranked #007 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.

The traditional trail to Jade Mountain’s main peak comes to a fork roughly 200m below the final summit.

For those wanting a special experience, they can opt to take the less-traveled road to Yushan North Peak (玉山北峰) at this fork.

From this junction, North Peak is roughly 2.5km away (one way), and starts (and finishes) with a very steep gravel field that all hikers must hike up and down.

The ridge itself is relatively easy and if done in the right season, hikers may be lucky enough to see fields of local Yushan Rhododendrons, the most famous mountain flower in Taiwan.

Listed as #004 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.