Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour 3-Days / 2-Nights
Our Jade Mountain Tour is a safe, convenient, and affordable way to climb to the top of Taiwan! Stay in an indigenous village and a famous mountain lodge at over 3,400m! This historic hike takes place over two days and traverses some of the most pristine forested areas on the island.
IMPORTANT: To ensure our guests acquire permits, our Jade Mountain Tour requires at least 4 months of advanced preparation. Permits sell out in a matter of an hour, so please plan accordingly.
- Duration: 3 days
__________________________________________ - Trip level: Moderate – Challenging
__________________________________________ - Availability: Recommended from March to December
__________________________________________ - Type: Guided
__________________________________________ - Price from TWD$15,500 per guest for 7 guests
*Custom pricing available upon request
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Highlights
- Summit the tallest mountain in Taiwan, Jade Mountain Main Peak at 3,952m / 12,966 ft.
- Hike 20km+ in Taiwan’s spectacular Yushan National Park
- Experienced, English Speaking Guide
- Includes Private Door-to-Door Transportation and Everything Except Gear & Two Meals
- Overnight in Taiwan’s Famous Paiyun Mountain Lodge at 3,402m / 11,161ft
Jade Mountain Tour – Overview
Standing tall at 3,952m, Jade Mountain (玉山), (also known as “Yushan”) is not only the tallest mountain in Taiwan but also the tallest mountain in all of East Asia. Ingrained in Taiwanese popular consciousness and culture, this peak is the crown jewel of mountains in Taiwan and for many, a bucket-list experience to climb.
Despite being the highest mountain in Taiwan, Jade Mountain is only a moderately challenging hike, primarily due to the length of the hike and altitude. Jade Mountain Main Peak is suitable for just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and determination. Jade Mountain can be climbed a number of ways, however, on this experience our guests will hike the traditional route from Tatajia (塔塔加).
This Jade Mountain Main Peak tour has been designed to allow international visitors to Taiwan a safe, convenient, and affordable way to climb to the top of Taiwan. The total hiking distance for this tour is approximately 21.6 kilometers (round trip). Our Jade Mountain Tour is completed over three days and two nights and provides return transportation from Taipei Main Station (alternate pick up locations can be arranged. Additional costs may apply. Please send us an email at YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com).
Except for two meals, Taiwan Outdoors takes care of all the details; from accommodation, private transportation, insurance, sleeping bag rentals, and mountain lodge meal bookings (two meals are to be prepared by guests), to the complicated National Park Permit application process. Taiwan Outdoors removes the barriers and takes care of all the planning.
What is included
 | Bilingual (Chinese/English) & experienced mountain guide services |
 | 5 Meals included – Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Breakfast, Dinner | Day 3: Breakfast, Brunch |
 | Private round-trip van service from Taipei (Alternate pick up locations can be arranged) |
 | 1 night at an Indigenous Homestay in Wangxiang (one shared room for team) & 1 night at Paiyun Lodge (barrack style bunks) |
 | Yushan National Park & Police Permit |
 | Passenger (on van), Hiking/Mountain & TWD $3,000,000 Travel Agency Liability Insurance |
 | Local support by telephone and private LINE group with guide/staff |
 | Sleeping Bag Rental (provided by National Park Services) |
What is not included
 | Flights |
 | Airport transfers (Available upon request. Additional costs may apply) |
 | Drinks and meals not included in itinerary (Day One: Lunch | Day Two: Lunch | Day 3: Lunch, Dinner) |
 | Additional stops at attractions or souvenir shops |
 | Single room supplement(s) for solo occupancy |
 | Additional Personal Travel Insurance |
Jade Mountain Tour 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
Day One of our Jade Mountain Tour is a short day and will mostly consist of traveling from Taipei to our accommodation in the Bunan community of Wangxiang.
Guests will meet our guide and be picked up in private transportation from Taipei Main Station and driven in comfort to our accommodation at the edge of Yushan National Park. From Taipei Main Station, guests can expect an estimated 4-hour drive to our Hostel in Wangmei Village, Nantou (望美村). There will be a chance to purchase any last-minute provisions at a convenience store along the way.
Upon arrival, our group will check into our accommodation. The first night’s accommodation is in a basic, but comfortable indigenous homestay just north of Yushan National Park. Here, guests will sleep in a large shared room on individual floor mats. Blankets and pillows are provided. There is a large, clean bathroom with hot water for showers and electricity is available for charging your devices. This will be a good time to review equipment and maps and have a team discussion regarding our upcoming itinerary and schedule.
Once settled in, guests will be provided with a delicious and filling aboriginal dinner. There will be an opportunity to play cards, chat as a group, read, and relax, and if time permits, to explore the local area by foot.
*We ask guests to please be respectful and try not to be too loud. It’s common for hikers in Taiwan to go to bed as early as 7:00 p.m.
Day One Schedule
– 11:00 – Bus Pick Up: Taipei Main Station
– 15:30 – Estimated arrival at Wangxiang
– 16:00 – Onwards – Free time
– 18:00 – Dinner
(Please note, all times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including weather, road, and traffic conditions)
Breakfast: No / Lunch: No / Dinner: Yes
Day 2 Itinerary
Our official Day 2 begins!
This will be an early morning, but guests will have time to have a hot shower and eat a hearty breakfast provided by our hosts. After our final gear check and packing, our group will set off for a 45-minute drive to the Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center. Here our guide will submit the group’s permits, coordinate a group picture, and remind guests that this is the last place to fill up on water. Our group will then jump on a shuttle to the Jade Mountain Trailhead.
Setting off from the trailhead, the journey to Taiwan’s tallest mountain begins. Our group will keep a moderate hiking pace and aim to keep as a group along the trail. Scheduled rest stops along the way will allow guests to maintain energy levels and get acclimatized to hiking at elevation. The first rest stop will be at the Monroe Pavillion (孟祿亭) where we can enjoy lunch (note: Day 2 Lunch is not included in the tour package). Here, guests will have access to a composting toilet, which is available nearby.
A few hours later, our second scheduled rest stop will be for around 30 minutes for snacks and rest. We estimate our arrival at Paiyun Lodge 排雲山莊 will be around noon. This will be our accommodation for the evening. We will take our time on the Day 2 ascent and, if time permits, explore some of the areas around Paiyun Lodge 排雲山莊. We’ll check in, review the schedule and itinerary for the following day, take a well-earned nap, and rest before the following day’s ascent to the peak.
Between check-in and dinner, guests will have free time to explore the area around Paiyun Lodge 排雲山莊, play cards, read, and rest. Also, from here Jade Mountain West Peak (玉山西峰) can be hiked but must be arranged with Taiwan Outdoors ahead of time. Dinner will be provided in Paiyun Lodge 排雲山莊 by the National Park staff (included in the tour). It’s early to bed again, as the following morning starts early.
Day Two Total Hiking
– Distance: 8.5km
– Trail Conditions: Moderate & steady inclines, compact soil, some man-made structures
– Estimated Time on Trail: 5 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Two Estimated Schedule
– 05:40 – Wake up. Cook and eat breakfast. Pack up gear and prepare to depart
– 06:40 – Depart Wangxiang Hostel
– 08:00 – Arrive at Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center
– 08:15 – Arrive at Jade Mountain Trailhead
– 13:00 – Arrive and check in to Paiyun Lodge
– 13:00 – 17:00 – Free Time
– 17:00 – Dinner served at Paiyun Lodge
– 19:00 – Bedtime (it will be an early morning!)
(Please note, all times are approximate on our Jade Mountain Tour and will depend on a number of factors including weather, trail conditions, as well as team condition, and fitness).
Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: Yes
Day 3 Itinerary
Today we reach the highest point of Taiwan – Jade Mountain Main Peak. And descend all the way down.
The day starts before dawn. Our team will aim to wake up at 2:00 am. It’s very common in the Taiwanese hiking community to wake up extremely early, so expect people to be waking up and making noise earlier than this. We’ll be ready to go the night before but will have time for a quick breakfast prepared by the National Park staff at the lodge (included in the tour). After a final review of equipment, our group will depart for the main peak. It will be cold and dark when our team departs. Our guide will remind guests to put on extra layers of clothing and to prepare gloves, and headlamps (required).
We will aim to arrive at Jade Mountain Main Peak (玉山主峰) around sunrise. However, this, and the time spent at the peak, will depend on weather and team conditions. After celebrating and collecting memories of our time at Taiwan’s highest point, we will begin our descent as a group. Upon arrival at Paiyun Lodge (排雲山莊), guests will be provided with a hot noodle brunch (included in the tour) and time to pack up, before continuing down the mountain.
With an estimated arrival time back at the parking lot of mid-afternoon, guests will board private transportation and will begin their travel back to Taipei and the conclusion of our tour.
Day Three Total Hiking
– Distance: 13.3km
– Trail Conditions: Short and steep up to / down from Jade Mountain Main Peak, moderate & steady declines from Paiyun Lodge (排雲山莊), rock scree, compact soil, some man-made structures
– Estimated Time on Trail: 8-9 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Three Estimated Schedule
– 02:00 – Wake up!
– 02:30 – Breakfast prepared by National Park Staff
– 03:30 – Depart for Jade Mountain Main Peak
– 06:00 – Arrive at Taiwan’s Highest Peak!
– 09:00 – Arrive back at Paiyun Lodge – pack, eat brunch, rest
– 10:30 – Depart from Paiyun Lodge
– 14:00 – Arrive at Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center
– 15:00 – Depart from Dongpu Lodge
–19:45 – Estimated Return: Taipei Main Station (estimated arrival at Taipei Main Station)
(Please note, all times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including weather, trail conditions, as well as team condition, and fitness).
Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
IMPORTANT NOTICE
⚠️ PICK-UP / DROP-OFF LOCATION: Our pick-up location for this tour will be Taipei Main Station. The departure time is 11:00 am on Day 1 of the tour. This will allow guests from nearly anywhere on the island to travel using the high-speed train, regular train network, or bus system. If you require an alternate pick-up location, please contact us directly at YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com. Additional costs may apply.
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⚠️ GROUP SIZE Our Jade Mountain Tour can be booked for groups between 1-7 guests. This tour is limited to 7 guests. If you have a team of more than 7, please contact us directly at YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com
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⚠️ GUIDE: In addition to providing an amazing outdoor experience, our guides have the responsibility for guest safety and well-being. Our guides will monitor the group’s fitness levels and health throughout the tour. In the event of poor weather or if any guests are struggling from poor fitness or adverse conditions, they reserve the right to alter the tour itinerary and/or cancel the ascent. We thank you for your understanding as we believe guests’ safety is of the utmost importance.
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⚠️ TOUR AVAILABILITY: This tour can be booked throughout March to December. For those looking to book this tour between January-February, please contact us directly. To ensure we can apply and secure the difficult-to-get National Park permit, you need to book this tour four months and one week prior to your preferred departure date. Due to permit restrictions, no bookings can be made where the overnight (Day 2) at Paiyun Lodge falls on Saturdays. Therefore, when booking, guests can only select departure dates Saturday-Thursday of the week.
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⚠️ MEALS: Day One Lunch is not included in the tour price. Day Two and Day Three Lunches are also not included in the tour price. Guests are responsible for preparing and bringing their own meals on these days. Guests are also responsible for being sure they have enough water for the duration of the tour (we suggest a minimum of 3 liters). There are no water sources on this trail itself. At Paiyun Lodge, hot water is provided during limited hours.
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⚠️ PERMITS: For hikers looking to join this tour, they must understand the following details:
- Hiking Jade Mountain is considered a bucket-list experience and is one of, if not the most famous high mountain hikes in Taiwan. As such, it’s also very popular. Permits are required to hike this trail and can be very competitive to get. That said, with enough advanced notice (~4 months), we feel confident we can secure these permits for our guests.
- Permits must be applied between 4 months and 35 days prior to the tour date (To ensure we can secure your permits, please guests can only book this trip at least 4 months and 1 week prior to your preferred departure date).
- These permits are not exchangeable. If guests have changes to the team members after the permits have been submitted, there will be a TWD$3000 fee required. However, many times permits sell out within minutes of becoming available. This process will only be available if permits are available.
- If our application is not successful, guests will be provided a full refund.
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⚠️ PACKING LIST AND TOUR QUESTIONS: When a group registers and pays for Taiwan Outdoors’ Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour, they will receive a complete packing list and trip FAQ digital package through email. Taiwan Outdoors’ staff will be available to provide additional support to guests between registration and tour dates.
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⚠️ HEALTH WAIVER: When guests register for Taiwan Outdoors’ Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour, they will receive a link to a Health & Waiver Form. Each team member is required to complete and agree to this form. We ask, for the safety of all guests, that this form is completed honestly and completely.
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⚠️ NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: When a group registers and pays for Taiwan Outdoors’ Jade Mountain Main Peak Tour, we secure their space on our trip by applying for National Park permits. Because of the work required to complete the permit applications, as well as the money required to secure the services provided on this trip, Taiwan Outdoors’ has an important non-refundable administration fees our guests should be aware of:
- Each booking will incur a non-refundable administrative fee of 30% of the booking price at the time of booking, in addition to cancellation fee enforced by the domestic law associated with consumer protection in Taiwan. The cancellation policy is outlined below.
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⚠️ CANCELLATION POLICY:
- 95% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 41 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable fee)
- 90% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 31 days to 40 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable fee).
- 70% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 2 days to 30 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable fee).
- 20% refund when the cancellation notice arrives one day before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable fee).
- No refund when the cancellation notice arrives after the scheduled day of departure.
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Do you have any other questions? Please send us an email at YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com
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