
Explore Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains!
Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains are locally known as the Taiwan’s Baiyue (臺灣百岳). They were selected by a group of distinguished Taiwanese hikers from mountain peaks known at the time to be over 3,000 meters in height. The selection criteria used by this group were not simply height and difficulty. In fact, the criteria included more qualitative characteristics such as uniqueness, beauty and prominence. So when referring to Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains, the word “Top” does not refer strictly to the highest peaks by elevation, but rather peaks most worthy of hiking.
It is believed that Taiwan has one of the highest densities of tall mountains in the world. To promote mountain hiking, the Taiwan Alpine Association began developing a list of top 100 peaks in Taiwan. In collaboration with other prominent hikers of the day, Wen-An Lin set about drawing up the list. Upon completion of the list, hiking the Baiyue immediately became one of the primary goals of avid hikers in Taiwan. Finishing the Baiyue is no easy task, however. It is estimated that there are in fact over 260 mountain peaks that reach over 3,000 meters in Taiwan. While there has been some criticism in the past over the inclusion of some peaks and the exclusion of others, there is no doubt that this list features some of the best hiking and mountaineering in Asia.
Are you an adrenalin junkie looking for your next adventure? If that’s you Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains should be on your adventure travel bucket list.
List of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains (Bai Yue / 百岳)
Bai Yue Rank 百岳排名 | Mountain Name English | Mountain Name Chinese | Elevation (m) (海拔) | Route English | Route Chinese | National Park English | National Park Chinese |
1 | Mt. Jade (Yushan) | 玉山 | 3952 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
2 | Mt. Xue (Snow Mountain) | 雪山 | 3886 | Snow Mountain Peaks Route | 雪山群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
3 | Mt. Jade East Peak | 玉山東峰 | 3874 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
4 | Mt. Jade North Peak | 玉山北峰 | 3858 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
5 | Mt. Jade South Peak | 玉山南峰 | 3852 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
6 | Mt. Xiougulan | 秀姑巒山 | 3829 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
7 | Mt. Mabolasi | 馬博拉斯山 | 3776 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
8 | Mt. Nanhuda | 南湖大山 | 3741 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
9 | Mt. Dongxiaonan | 東小南山 | 3709 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
10 | Mt. Xue North Peak | 雪山北峰 | 3703 | Snow Mountain Peaks Route | 雪山群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
11 | Mt. Zhongyangjian | 中央尖山 | 3698 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
12 | Mt. Guan | 關山 | 3668 | South First Section | 南一段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
13 | Mt. Dashuiku | 大水窟山 | 3643 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
14 | Mt. Nanhuda East Peak | 南湖大山東峰 | 3639 | North First Section | 北一段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
15 | Mt. Dongjunda | 東郡大山 | 3617 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
16 | Mt. Qilai North Peak | 奇萊山北峰 | 3606 | North Third Section | 北三段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
17 | Mt. Xiangyang | 向陽山 | 3603 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
18 | Mt. Dajian | 大劍山 | 3593 | Daxiaojian Peaks Route | 大小劍線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
19 | Yunfeng | 雲峰 | 3562 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
20 | Mt. Qilai Main Peak | 奇萊主山 | 3562 | North Third Section | 北三段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
21 | Mt. Malijianan | 馬利加南山 | 3561 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
22 | Mt. Nanhubei | 南湖北山 | 3534 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
23 | Mt. Daxue | 大雪山 | 3530 | Snow Mountain West Ridge | 雪山西稜 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
24 | Mt. Pintian | 品田山 | 3528 | Wuling Sixiu Peaks Route | 武陵四秀線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
25 | Mt. Jade West Peak | 玉山西峰 | 3512 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
26 | Mt. Touying | 頭鷹山 | 3509 | Snow Mountain West Ridge | 雪山西稜 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
27 | Mt. Nanhuda South Peak | 南湖大山南峰 | 3505 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
28 | Mt. Sancha | 三叉山 | 3496 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
29 | Mt. Dabajian | 大霸尖山 | 3490 | Mt. Daba Peaks Route | 大霸群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
30 | Mt. Dongluanda | 東巒大山 | 3479 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
31 | Mt. Wuming | 無明山 | 3449 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
32 | Mt. Baba | 巴巴山 | 3448 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
33 | Mt. Maxi | 馬西山 | 3443 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
34 | Mt. Hehuan North Peak | 合歡山北峰 | 3422 | Hehuan Peaks Route | 合歡群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
35 | Mt. Xiaobajian | 小霸尖山 | 3419 | Mt. Daba Peaks Route | 大霸群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
36 | Mt. Hehuan East Peak | 合歡山東峰 | 3419 | Hehuan Peaks Route | 合歡群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
37 | Mt. Hehuan Main Peak | 合歡山主峰 | 3417 | Hehuan Peaks Route | 合歡群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
38 | Mt. Nanyu | 南玉山 | 3379 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
39 | Mt. Bilu | 畢祿山 | 3370 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
40 | Mt. Zhuosheda | 卓社大山 | 3368 | Ganzhouwan Traverse | 干卓萬橫斷 | N/A | N/A |
41 | Mt. Nanshuangtou | 南雙頭山 | 3359 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
42 | Mt. Qilai South Peak | 奇萊山南峰 | 3357 | North Third Section | 北三段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
43 | Mt. Nenggao South Peak | 能高山南峰 | 3348 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | N/A |
44 | Mt. Baiguda | 白姑大山 | 3341 | Baiguda Peaks Route | 白姑群峰 | N/A | N/A |
45 | Mt. Xinkang | 新康山 | 3338 | Xinkang Traverse | 新康橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
46 | Mt. Battongguan | 八通關山 | 3331 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
47 | Mt. Danda | 丹大山 | 3329 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
48 | Mt. Tao | 桃山 | 3323 | Wuling Sixiu Peaks Route | 武陵四秀線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
49 | Mt. Jiayang | 佳陽山 | 3314 | Daxiaojian Peaks Route | 大小劍線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
50 | Mt. Huoshi | 火石山 | 3309 | Snow Mountain West Ridge | 雪山西稜 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
51 | Mt. Chiyou | 池有山 | 3300 | Wuling Sixiu Peaks Route | 武陵四秀線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
52 | Mt. Yize | 伊澤山 | 3296 | Mt. Daba Peaks Route | 大霸群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
53 | Mt. Beinan Main Peak | 卑南主山 | 3292 | South First Section | 南一段 | N/A | N/A |
54 | Mt. Zhijiayang Base Point Peak | 志佳陽大山基點峰 | 3285 | Zhijiayang Peaks Route | 志佳陽線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
55 | Mt. Ganzuowan | 干卓萬山 | 3284 | Ganzhouwan Traverse | 干卓萬橫斷 | N/A | N/A |
56 | Mt. Tailugeda | 太魯閣大山 | 3282 | Qilai East Ridge | 奇萊東稜 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
57 | Mt. Junda | 郡大山 | 3278 | Junda/Xiluanda Peaks Route | 郡大西巒 | N/A | N/A |
58 | Mt. Kaxipanan | 喀西帕南山 | 3278 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
59 | Mt. Lulu | 轆轆山 | 3278 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
60 | Mt. Neilinger | 內嶺爾山 | 3275 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
61 | Mt. Lingming | 鈴鳴山 | 3272 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
62 | Mt. Nenggao | 能高山 | 3261 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | N/A |
63 | Mt. Huo | 火山 | 3257 | Ganzhouwan Traverse | 干卓萬橫斷 | N/A | N/A |
64 | Mt. Xiaojian | 小劍山 | 3256 | Daxiaojian Peaks Route | 大小劍線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
65 | Mt. Yixiqingmazhi | 義西請馬至山 | 3252 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
66 | Mt. Xiaoguan | 小關山 | 3249 | South First Section | 南一段 | N/A | N/A |
67 | Mt. Pingfeng | 屏風山 | 3248 | North Third Section | 北三段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
68 | Mt. Wushuang Base Peak | 無雙山基點峰 | 3243 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
69 | Mt. Mu | 牧山 | 3241 | Ganzhouwan Traverse | 干卓萬橫斷 | N/A | N/A |
70 | Mt. Shimen | 石門山 | 3236 | Hehuan Peaks Route | 合歡群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
71 | Mt. Jade Front Peak | 玉山前峰 | 3233 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
72 | Mt. Taguan | 塔關山 | 3222 | South First Section | 南一段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
73 | Mt. Mabi | 馬比杉山 | 3211 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
74 | Mt. Tafenjian | 塔芬尖山 | 3206 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
75 | Mt. Xue East Peak | 雪山東峰 | 3199 | Snow Mountain Peaks Route | 雪山群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
76 | Mt. Nanhua | 南華山 | 3182 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | N/A |
77 | Mt. Guanshangling | 關山嶺山 | 3176 | South First Section | 南一段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
78 | Mt. Hainuonan | 海諾南山 | 3173 | South First Section | 南一段 | N/A | N/A |
79 | Mt. Zhongxue | 中雪山 | 3172 | Snow Mountain West Ridge | 雪山西稜 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
80 | Mt. Shuan | 閂山 | 3168 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
81 | Ganshu Peak | 甘薯峰 | 3157 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
82 | Mt. Hehuan West Peak | 合歡山西峰 | 3144 | Hehuan Peaks Route | 合歡群峰 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
83 | Mt. Shenmazhen | 審馬陣山 | 3140 | North First Section | 北一段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
84 | Mt. Kalaye | 喀拉業山 | 3132 | Wuling Sixiu Peaks Route | 武陵四秀線 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
85 | Mt. Kuhuanuoxin | 庫哈諾辛山 | 3114 | South First Section | 南一段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
86 | Mt. Jiali | 加利山 | 3112 | Mt. Daba Peaks Route | 大霸群峰 | Shei-Pa National Park | 雪霸國家公園 |
87 | Mt. Baishi | 白石山 | 3106 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | N/A |
88 | Mt. Panshi | 磐石山 | 3105 | Qilai East Ridge | 奇萊東稜 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
89 | Mt. Patuolu | 帕托魯山 | 3102 | Qilai East Ridge | 奇萊東稜 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
90 | Mt. Beidawu | 北大武山 | 3091 | South First Section | 南一段 | N/A | N/A |
91 | Mt. Xiluanda | 西巒大山 | 3085 | Junda/Xiluanda Peaks Route | 郡大西巒 | N/A | N/A |
92 | Mt. Liwuzhu | 立霧主山 | 3071 | Qilai East Ridge | 奇萊東稜 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
93 | Mt. Tafen | 塔芬山 | 3070 | South Second Section | 南二段 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
94 | Mt. Andongjun | 安東軍山 | 3066 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | N/A |
95 | Mt. Guangtou | 光頭山 | 3060 | North Third Section | 北三段 | N/A | |
96 | Mt. Yangtou | 羊頭山 | 3033 | North Second Section | 北二段 | Taroko National Park | 太魯閣國家公園 |
97 | Mt. Penju | 盆駒山 | 3030 | Mabolasi Traverse | 馬博橫斷 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
98 | Mt. Bulakesang | 布拉克桑山 | 3021 | Xinkang Traverse | 新康橫斷 | N/A | N/A |
99 | Mt. Liushun | 六順山 | 3009 | South Third Section | 南三段 | N/A | N/A |
100 | Mt. Lu | 鹿山 | 2981 | Jade Mountain Peaks Route | 玉山群峰 | Yushan National Park | 玉山國家公園 |
Rating System – Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains (Bai Yue / 百岳 )
Level | Difficulty | Path | Activity Length |
A (Level 6) | Public Hiking | Well developed, signposted and marked | 1 ~ 3 days |
A (Level 5) | Mountain Hiking | Continuous route and passage marking. | 1 ~ 3 days |
A+ (Level 4) | Challenging Mountain Hiking | A footpath is usually available. Exposed places mostly secured with ropes or chains. | 1 ~ 3 days |
B (Level 3) | Professional Mountaineering (Easy) | Path not necessarily available. Sometimes need to use hands to keep going. | 4~5 days or 1 ~ 3 days but includes dangers of falling. |
C (Level 2) | Professional Mountaineering (Medium) | Often without a path. Individual, simple climbing sections. | Above 5 days |
C+ (Level 1) | Professional Mountaineering (Difficult) | Mostly without a path and unmarked. Climbing sections up to II. | Above 5 days. Requires rappel and rock climbing. |
Taiwan’s Routes of the Bai Yue
Jade Mountain National Park (玉山國家公園) | Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園) | Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) |
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Jade Mountain Main Peak (玉山主峰) | Snow Mountain Main-East Peaks Route (雪山東主峰) | Qilai North-Main Ridge (奇萊主北) |
Jade Mountain Front Peaks (玉山前四峰) | Daba Peaks Route (大霸群峰) | Bilu-Yangtou Ridge (畢羊縱走) |
Jade Mountain Rear Peaks (玉山後四峰) | Wuling Quadruple/Wuling Sixiu Route (武陵四秀) | Nanhuda Peaks Route (南湖群峰) |
BaDaXiu Route (八大秀) | DaXiaoJian Route (大小劍山) | Qilai East Ridge (奇萊東稜) |
Xinkang Traverse (新康橫斷) | Mt. Zhijiayang (志佳陽大山) | N/A |
Jiaming Lake Route (嘉明湖) | Snow Mountain West Ridge (雪山西稜) | N/A |
Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷) | The Holy Ridge (聖稜) | N/A |
Central Mountain Range Sections (段的中央山脈) | Central Mountain Range Sections (段的中央山脈) |
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North First Section (北一段) | Qilai-Nanhua Route (奇萊南華) |
North Second Section Route (北二段) | Hehuan Peaks (合歡群峰) |
North Third Section/Nenggao Andongjun Route (北三段/能高安東軍) | Mt. Baiguda (白姑大山) |
South Third Section (南三段) | Mt. Pingfeng (屏風山) |
South Second Section (南二段) | Mt. Liushun (六順山) |
South First Section (南一段) | South Cross 3 Stars (南橫三星) |
N/A | Mt. Junda-Mt. Xiluanda Peaks (郡西巒大山) |
Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains (The Bai Yue)

#001: Jade Mountain
玉山
Standing tall at 3,952m, Jade Mountain (玉山), (aka Yushan) is not only the tallest mountain in Taiwan but also in East Asia. This is the crown jewel of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.

#002: Snow Mountain
雪山
Despite being the 2nd tallest mountain in Taiwan at 3,886m, there is no reason not to rank it as 1 of the best peaks in the country.
#003: Yushan East Peak 玉山東峰
Located past the main peak of Jade Mountain, East Peak (玉山東峰) is considered a thrilling subsidiary peak of Jade Mountain.

#004: Yushan North Peak 玉山北峰
Take the less-traveled road to hike Yushan North Peak (玉山北峰 – 3,858m) roughly 200m below the final summit of Jade Mountain’s Main Peak.

#005: Yushan South Peak 玉山南峰
At 3,852m, Yushan South Peak 玉山南峰, is one of the 9 peaks of Jade Mountain. Hiking to the 4 “rear” peaks is considerably harder, but allows for a visit to Taiwan’s highest mountain house.
#006: Mt. Xiugulan
秀姑巒山
Ranked at the C level (2nd highest difficulty level), the fifth of the ‘must-do’ mountains, Mt. Xiugulan (秀姑巒山) is on another level. Standing at 3,895m, it’s the highest mountain on the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan.

#007: Mt. Mabolasi
馬博拉斯山
Mention Mt. Mabolasi (馬博拉斯山) in the hiking community and the reaction is one of awe. Found along the Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷), this is one of the longest, most isolated, and most difficult in Taiwan.

#008: Nanhudashan
南湖大山
Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山) is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful peaks in Taiwan and is immortalized in Taiwan’s 2,000NT currency bill.
#009: Mt. Dongxiaonan
東小南山
Mt. Dongxiaonan 東小南山 is one of the 4 “Rear” peaks of Jade Mountain, and is usually bagged with Yushan South Peak 玉山南峰 & Lushan 鹿山 on the 4-day rear peaks route.

#010: Snow Mt. North Peak 雪山北峰
Snow Mountain N. Peak (雪山北峰) lies on the north ridge of Snow Mountain’s Main Peak and rises up to 3,703m in height.

#011: Mt. Zhongyangjian
中央尖山
At 3,698m, Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) is considered one of the most dangerous & difficult mountains to climb. It’s also one of our favorites.
#012: Mt. Guan
關山
At 3,668m, Mt. Guan (關山) is the highest peak in Southern Taiwan and is located on the South First Section (南一段) of the Central Mountain Range.

#013: Mt. Dashuiku
大水窟山
At 3,668m, Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is located near the northern end of the South Second Section (南二段) and roughly translates as “Big Reservoir Mountain”.

#014: Mt. Nanhuda East Peak 南湖大山東峰
At 3,639m, the East Peak of Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山東峰) is surrounded by rocky gravel and scree, and is devoid of plant life.
#015: Mt. Dongjunda
東郡大山
Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 is 3,617m high and is located along one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan, The South Third Section (南三段) Route.

#016: Mt. Qilai North Peak 奇萊北峰
The ridge containing Mt. Qilai N. Peak (奇萊北峰), along with its sister peak, Mt. Qilai Main Peak (奇萊主峰), is arguably the most infamous ridge in Taiwan.

#017: Mt. Xiangyang
向陽山
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).
#018: Dajianshan
大劍山
Normally hiked over 3 days, Mt. Dajian (大劍山) is 3,593m & translates to “Big Sword Mountain”. It is the highest peak on the DaXiaoJian Peaks Route (大小劍山).

#019: Yunfeng
雲峰
Located on the South Second Section of the Central Mountain Range, “Cloud Peak” (Yun Feng (雲峰) is 3,562m tall.

#020: Mt. Qilai Main Peak 奇萊主峰
The Main Peak of Qilai Mountain (奇萊主峰) is located along the famous “Black Qilai” ridge, considered the most dangerous & deadly in Taiwan.
#021: Mt. Malijianan
馬利加南山
The rocky peak of Mt. Malijiannan (馬利加南山) reaches 3,561m & is located halfway across the difficult Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷).

#022: Mt. Nanhubei
南湖北山
Located in front of Five Rock Peak Cliffs, at 3,534m Mt. Nanhubei (南湖北山) is located on the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段).

#023: Mt. Daxue
大雪山
Located on the Snow Mountain West Ridge Route (雪山西稜), Mt. Daxue (大雪山), or “Big Snow Mountain” is both the highest and most beautiful peak on the route.
#024: Pintian
品田山
Located on the northwest corner of the Wuling Quadruple/Wuling Sixiu (武陵四秀), Mt. Pintian (品田山) is the highest, most thrilling peak on the route.

#025: Jade Mt. West Peak 玉山西峰
Commonly combined with the Main Peak, Yushan West Peak (玉山西峰) is a popular add-on peak for those wishing to explore the area around Jade Mountain.

#026: Mt. Touying
頭鷹山
Literally translated as “Eagle Head” Mountain, Mt. Touying (頭鷹山) is the 2nd Bai Yue hikers reach on the famous Snow Mountain West Ridge Route (雪山西稜).
#027: Mt. Nahuda South Peak 南湖大山南峰
The South Peak of Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山南峰) is 3,505m and is completed towards the end of the fourth day on the 7-day loop of the North First Section (北一段).

#028: Sanchashan
三叉山
Mt. Sancha (三叉山) & Jiaming Lake can be hiked via different traditional Bai Yue routes, but the most common is the 3-day up-and-down route to the lake itself.

#029: Mt. Dabajian
大霸尖山
With its distinctive barrel shape and its significant aboriginal importance, without a doubt, Mt. Dabajian (大霸尖山) is one of the most beautiful peaks in Taiwan.
#030: Mt. Dongluanda
東巒大山
The highest peak on The South Third Section (南三段), at 3,479m Mt. Dongluanda 東巒大山 is the highlight of the trip for many hikers.

#031: Mt. Wuming
無明山
At 3,449m Mt. Wuming (無明山), aka “No-Name” mountain, is on the North Second Section Route (北二段) and requires climbing up near vertical cliffs to reach it.

#032: Mt. Baba
巴巴山
At 3,448m, Mt. Baba (巴巴山) is typically hiked on a 6 or 7-day loop of the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段).
#033 – Maxishan
馬西山
Mt. Maxi (馬西山) reaches 3,443m high & is sandwiched between 2 of the most beautiful & isolated mountain valleys in Taiwan.

#034: Mt. Hehuan N. Peak 合歡山北峰
At 4,422m, Mt. Hehuan North Peak is insanely beautiful and an easy hike that is quite possibly the most popular Bai Yue in Taiwan.

#035: Mt. Xiaobajian
小霸尖山
At 3,419m, hikers will walk over the famous ILOVEYOU platform, where local Taiwanese often spell out cute messages.
#036 – Hehuanshan E. Peak 合歡山東峰
One of the shortest of the Hehuan Peaks, this is a simple trail and at 3,419m is one of the most famous peaks for viewing alpine flowers in Taiwan.

#037: Mt. Hehuan
合歡山
At 3,417m, This is one of the easiest of the peaks in the Hehuan Area, the trail is great peak for those making their first Bai Yue ascent.

#038: Mt. Nanyu
南玉山
One of the 4 Bai Yue on the rear section of Jade Mountain, Mt. Nanyu (南玉山) is 3,379m and is the only isolated peak that requires a dedicated day to climb.
#039: Mt. Bilu
畢祿山
Known locally as 1 of the 4 “spicy” peaks, Mt. Bilu (畢祿山) is known as a challenging yet enjoyable entry-level Bai Yue. Mt. Bilu is located not far from the Mt. Hehuan area.

#040: Mt. Zhuosheda
卓社大山
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.

#041 Mt. Nanshuangtou
南雙頭山
Mt. Nanshuangtou (南雙頭山) is a wide open, grassy peak with breathtaking views of Yushan National Park. A great high-mountain hiking peak in Taiwan.
#042 – Qilai South Peak
奇萊南峰
Unlike North & Main Peaks of Qilai, the South Peak of Mt. Qilai (奇萊南峰) is widely regarded as one of the easiest Bai Yue in Taiwan.

#043: Mt. Nenggao S. Peak 能高山南峰
Mt. Nenggao South Peak (能高南峰) is located on North 3rd Section of Central Mountain Range (北三段), aka the Nenggao Andongjun Route (能高安東軍).

#044: Mt. Baiguda
白姑大山
Located in the heart of Taiwan, Mt. Baiguda (白姑大山) is a relatively easy Bai Yue peak and suitable for most beginners.
#045: Mt. Xinkang
新康山
At 3,338m tall, 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.

#046: Mt. Batongguan
八通關山
Without a doubt, the Batongguan Ancient Road (八通關古道) is the longest and most famous ancient Japanese trail in Taiwan.

#047: Mt. Danda
丹大山
Located along the Central Mountain Range, Mt. Danda (丹大山) is the 1st Bai Yue hiked (as a side trip) on the notoriously difficult South Third Section (南三段).
#048: Mt. Tao 桃山
On the north side of Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園), Mt. Tao (桃山) lies along Wuling Sixiu (武陵四秀), one of the most popular hiking routes in Taiwan.

#049: Mt. Jiayang
佳陽山
Located on the tough DaXiaoJian Route (大小劍山), at 3,314m high, Mt. Jiayang (佳陽山) is the first of two Bai Yue hiked as a side peak on the second day, with a light pack.

#050: Huoshi
火石山
Located on the West Ridge of Snow Mountain (雪山西稜), Mt. Huoshi’s (火石山) name translates to “Flint Mountain” due to the dark, gravely shale appearance.
#051: Mt. Chiyou
池有山
Located in Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園), Mt. Chiyou (池有山) is a short side trip off the main ridge-line of the famous Wuling Sixiu (武陵四秀) route.

#052: Mt. Yize
伊澤山
The 2nd peak on the Daba Peaks Route (大霸群峰), Mt. Yize (伊澤山) is a short side trip off the main trail, located not far from Zhongba Cabin (中霸山屋).

#053: Mt. Beinanzhu
卑南主山
Located at the southern end of the South First Section (南一段), Mt. Beinan (卑南主山) is the second most southerly of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#054: Zhijiayang
志佳陽大山
Located on the south side of Snow Mountain, hikers wishing to hike Mt. Zhijiayang (志佳陽大山) start from the aboriginal village of Huanshan (環山部落).

#055: Ganzhuowan
干卓萬山
Reaching 3,284m, Mt. Ganzhouwan (干卓萬山 is a prairie peak with sparse bamboo that requires a grueling ascent and harrowing cliff section traverse just to reach.

#056: Mt. Taroko
太魯閣大山
While you may have heard of Taroko National Park and Taroko Gorge, very few are aware that there is also a mountain peak, Mt. Taroko (太魯閣大山).
#057: Mt. Junda
郡大山
Isolated from any other major Bai Yue peaks, Mt. Junda (郡大山) is climbed in 1-day & generally requires hiring 4x4s to reach the trailhead.

#058: Mt. Kaxipanan
喀西帕南山
Mt. Kaxipanan (喀西帕南山) is the final and easternmost peak on the Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷), and despite being on such a difficult route, is surprisingly easy to reach.

#059 – Lulushan
轆轆山
Mt. Lulu (轆轆山) and its corresponding East Peak, together form a pair of majestic and photogenic side-by-side peaks. For photographers, this will be a highlight.
#060 – Neilingershan
內嶺爾山
Described by one of the Bai Yue founding fathers as gentle & graceful, Mt. Neilinger (內嶺爾山) has been heralded as one of the most majestic grass peaks in Taiwan.

#061: Mt. Lingming
鈴鳴山
Described by the founder of the Bai Yue as a “beautiful, feminine mountain”, the grassland leading up to the peak of Mt. Lingming (鈴鳴山) confirms the reputation.

#062: Mt. Nenggao
能高山
Mt. Nenggao (能高主山) is 3261m and is located on the North Third Section of the Central Mountain Range (北三段), aka the Nenggao Andongjun Route (能高安東軍).
#063 – Huoshan
火山
Surrounded by rivers and aboriginal communities, the name of Mt. Huo (火山) translates as “Fire Mountain” or “Volcano” due to the gravel located at the peak.

#064: Mt. Xiaojian
小剑山
Literally translated as “Small Sword Mountain”, Mt. Xiaojian (小剑山) sits at 3,256m and is the partner peak of “Big Sword Mountain”, Mt. Dajian (大劍山).

#065: Mt. Yiqixingmazhi
義西請馬至山
Located in the heart of Taiwan’s high mountains, Mt. Yiqixingmazhi (義西請馬至山) is at the crossroads of the Central Mountain Range. A peak you won’t forget.
#066: Mt. Xiaoguan
小關山
The baby brother of Guanshan (關山), Mt. Xiaoguan (小關山) is 3,249m and is famous in its own right, most notably for its eponymous forest road.

#067: Mt. Pingfeng
屏風山
Located at the west end of the famous Taroko Gorge, Mt. Pingfeng (屏風山) is a relatively isolated Bai Yue that doesn’t share its main trail with any other peaks.

#068: Mt. Wushuang
無雙山
Requiring an eight-day trek from the east or a brutal 900m drop followed by a 1300m climb from the west, Mt. Wushuang (無雙山) might be the hardest of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#069: Mt. Mu
牧山
Mt. Mu (牧山) is 3,241m high and is located along the famous Ganzhouwan Traverse (干卓萬斷), and is famous for the large pond located just below the base of the peak.

#070: Mt. Shimen
石門山
Despite being 3,236m tall, without a doubt, Mt. Shimen (石門山) is the easiest Bai Yue in Taiwan and is reachable by just about anyone in 30 minutes or less.

#071: Jade Mt. Front Peak 玉山前峰
Reaching the rocky Jade Mt. Front Peak (玉山前山) at 3,233m requires climbing up a boulder field off the main trail heading up to Jade Mountain’s Main peak.
#072: Mt. Taguan
塔關山
Located on the South Cross Highway, Mt. Taguan (塔關山) is 3,222m tall and was off-limits to hikers for 13 years due to a major landslide.

#073: Mt. Mabishan
馬比杉山
Although Mt. Mabishan (馬比杉山) is technically a part of the 7-day loop around the North First Section, it isn’t technically on the route itself.

#074: Mt Tafenjian
達芬尖山
The southern-most of Taiwan’s “Three Pointy Mountains, it is said that the peak of Mt. Tafenjian (達芬尖山), at 3,206m, resembles a slanted carving knife.
#075: Snow Mt. East Peak 雪山東峰
Located on the Eastern Ridge of Snow Mountain, Snow Mountain East Peak (雪山東峰) is on the main, and most popular trail to Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.

#076: Mt. Nanhua
南華山
Much like its sister peak, Mt. Qilai S. Peak (奇萊南峰), Mt. Nanhua (南華山) is located on the Nenggao Ancient Trail (能高越嶺古道), a gem among Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.

#077: Mt. Guanshanling
關山嶺山
Located only 700m from the trail with a 200m ascent, Mt. Guanshangling (關山嶺山) is the easiest and most accessible of the “3 Star” peaks along the south cross highway.
#078: Mt. Hainuonan
海諾南山
Positioned on the South First Section (南一段), it is common to see flying clouds flowing from the sea between Mt. Hainuonan (海諾南山 and Guanshan.

#079: Mt. Zhongxue
中雪山
Mt. Zhongxue (中雪山), or “Middle Snow Mountain”, is the last Bai Yue Hikers will climb on the Snow Mountain West Ridge Route (雪山西稜).

#080: Mt. Shuan
閂山
Located on the North Second Section Route (北二段), Mt. Shuan (閂山) is often the first Bai Yue climbed by hikers and is the easiest peak on the route.
#081: Mt. Ganshu
甘薯峰
Despite being on the tail-end of the notorious “Death Ridge”, Mt. Ganshu (甘薯峰), or “Sweet Potato Peak” is surprisingly inconspicuous.

#082: Mt. Hehuan W. Peak 合歡山西峰
Located several kilometers past the North Peak of Mt. Hehuan, Mt. Hehuan West Peak (合歡山西峰) is often the first challenging Bai Yue a hiker will experience.

#083: Mt. Shenmazhen 審馬陣山
Mt. Shenmazhen (審馬陣山) is located on the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段), which runs in a giant loop over typically six or seven days
#084: Mt. Kalaye
喀拉業山
Located just north of the southern end of the Wuling Sixiu (武陵四秀) route, Mt. Kalaye (喀拉業山) is hiked from Mt. Tao Cabin (桃山山屋).

#085: Mt. Kuhuanuoxin
庫哈諾辛山
The northernmost peak on the South First Section Route (南一段), hikers will need to climb a seemingly endless series of stairs to get to this peak.

#086: Mt. Jiali
加利山
Located on the famous Daba Peaks Route (大霸群峰), Mt. Jiali reaches 3,112m high and will often be the first Bai Yue hikers to climb on their adventure.
#087: Mt. Baishi
白石山
Mt. Baishi (白石山) is 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).

#088: Mt. Panshi
磐石山
The wide, grassy prairies surrounding Mt. Panshi (磐石山) serve as a dividing line for the famously difficult Qilai East Ridge (奇萊東稜).

#089: Mt. Patulou
帕托魯山
Located deep in one of the thickest and most difficult bamboo forests in Taiwan, Mt. Patulou (帕托魯山) is the final peak on the Qilai East Ridge (奇萊東稜).
#090: Mt. Beidawu
北大武山
Make no mistake, the low elevation and southerly location of this “top 5” mountain belie the true difficulty of Mt. Beidawu (北大武山).

#091: Mt. Xiluanda
西巒大山
With its dilapidated weather station and observation deck, the peak of Mt. Xiluanda (西巒大山) offers some of the best views in Southern Taiwan.

#092: Mt. Liwuzhu
立霧主山
Mt. Liwuzhu (立霧主山) at 3,701m and on the Qilai East Route, is notable for the marble campsite located just below the peak.
#093: Mt. Tafen
塔芬山
With its pyramidical, cone-shaped peak and eponymous pond, Mt. Tafen (塔芬山) is one of the most famous peaks on the South Second Section (南二段).

#094: Mt. Andongjun
安東軍山
Mt. Andongjun (安東軍山) is located on the North Third Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北三段), aka the Nenggao Andongjun Route (能高安東軍).

#095: Mt. Guangtou
光頭山
Mt. Guangtou (光頭山) is located on the North Third Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北三段), aka the Nenggao Andongjun Route (能高安東軍).
#096: Mt. Yangtou
羊頭山
Located on a saw-blade-shaped ridge deep in the Taroko Gorge, Mt. Yangtou (羊頭山), this “sheep’s head” shaped mountain is the birthplace of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains, the Bai Yue.

#097: Mt. Penju
盆駒山
A side trip from the mighty Mt. Mabolasi, Mt. Penju (盆駒山) is surrounded by lush grass prairies and deer ponds.

#098: Mt. Bulakesang
布拉克桑山
Located not far past Jiaming lake, the side trip to Mt. Bulakesang (布拉克桑山) can best be described as mellow and peaceful.
#099: Mt. Liushun
六順山
Not located on any traditional hiking route in Taiwan, and previously graded at under 3,000m, Mt. Liushun (六順山) was the last mountain to be selected for Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains.
#100: Lushan
鹿山
Despite being listed last of Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains, Lushan is still an epic climb. This is the only Bai Yue under 3,000m, Lushan (鹿山), or “Deer Mountain” is often lamented by hikers as a peak that needs to only be done once.
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