Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike – 3-Days / 2-Nights
Discover the “Four Beauties” on our multi-day hut-to-hut, Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike, a true high mountain adventure. Located within Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園), the four peaks of the Wuling Sixiu Route (武陵四秀) are literally be translated as “The Four Beauties”.
This looped hike will include summits of Mt. Pintian (品田山), Mt. Chiyou (池有山), Mt. Kalaye (喀拉業山), and Mt. Tao (桃山) all belonging to Taiwan’s Top 100 Mountains. This tour takes hikers into the mountains for 3 days and 2 nights, spending nights in two separate cabins.
- Duration: 3 days
__________________________________________ - Trip level: Challenging
__________________________________________ - Availability: Recommended from March to December
__________________________________________ - Type: Challenging
__________________________________________ - Price: (TWD)
– Solo Traveler: $53,000
– 2 Guests: $28,000pp
– 3 Guests: $20,300pp
– 4 Guests: $17,000pp
– 5 Guests: $14,500pp
– 6 Guests: $12,800pp
– 7 Guests: $11,600pp
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Highlights
- Hut-to-Hut, multi-day hike in Taiwan’s Central Mountains
- Hike 25km+ in Taiwan’s spectacular Shei-Pa National Park
- Experienced, English-speaking Mountain Guide
- Includes Private Door-to-Door Transportation and everything except personal gear & two meals
- Overnight in two of Taiwan’s famous mountain lodges
Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike – Overview
While all four peaks are located on or just off of the same ridge, the characteristics of each peak are quite different. Coupled with cabin access and stunning views, the Wuling Sixiu route featured on our Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike is easily one of the most popular high mountain hiking trails in all of Taiwan.
It is also worth mentioning that because this route starts at Wuling Farm, hikers may have the added benefit of being able to see the maple leaves changing color (in autumn) or the blooming of the cherry blossoms (in spring).
Except for four meals, Taiwan Outdoors takes care of all the details; from accommodation reservations, arranging private transportation, insurance booking, sleeping bag rentals, and mountain lodge meal bookings (some meals are to be prepared by guests), to the complicated National Park Permit application process.
This 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).
What is included
 | Bilingual (Chinese/English) & experienced mountain guide services |
 | 4 Meals included – Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Breakfast, Dinner | Day 3: Breakfast |
 | Private round-trip van service from Taipei (Alternate pick up locations can be arranged) |
 | One (1) night accommodation at Taoshan Cabin (桃山山屋) and one (1) night accommodation at Xinda Cabin (新達山屋) |
 | Shei-Pa National Park & Police Permit |
 | Passenger (on van), Hiking/Mountain & 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 Three: Lunch) |
 | Additional stops at attractions or souvenir shops |
 | Additional Personal Travel Insurance |
Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike – Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
Guests will meet our guide and be picked up in private transportation from Taipei Main Station and driven in comfort to Sheipa National Park (雪霸國家公園). From Taipei Main Station, guests can expect a 3-hour drive to Sheipa National Park. Last-minute provisions can be purchased at a convenience store along the way. Upon arrival at Wuling Lodge (武陵山莊), our group will check equipment, fill water bottles and have a short briefing.
*Please note: The following itinerary for our Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike is a the clockwise loop route. Depending on permits, weather, etc., we may reverse the schedule and go in a counter-clockwise route. The trip length will remain the same.
We will set off from the visitor center (roughly at 2,086m), drop our permits off, and almost immediately cross the Wuling Suspension Bridge (武陵吊橋). The river underneath is famous for being one of the few habitats of the endemic Taiwanese land-locked Salmon (a protected species, and featured on the rate 2,000NT currency note).
We will continue up a mild, gradual forest road until we meet the vertex of the loop route. To the right will take you up to Mt. Tao, but we will continue left. After passing Songtao Pavillion (松濤亭, a good rest point), we will arrive at trailhead and will begin our actual hike.
From this point we will need to ascend roughly 1,000m all the way up to the ridgeline. The trail conditions will be somewhat steep, but in a shaded pine forest with good sun coverage. There will be a few benches on the way up, but no water sources until we reach the cabin at the end of the day. Depending on our speed, it may take up to 7 hours to reach the ridgeline.
Once on the ridgeline we will take a much-deserved break. After resting, we will head west approximately 5 minutes until we reach the fork/turnoff for Mt. Chiyou (池有山).
Depending on the time and our energy levels, we will have the option of making the 40 minute round-trip up and down to Mt. Chiyou (池有山), which involves dropping our heavy packs and scrambling up a mild rock waterfall. If we are too tired or the weather isn’t good, we can pass by and do it on D2 (we will double back over the same trail anyways).
Not far past the Mt. Chiyou fork we will come to the famous Chiyou Tree (池有名樹), an icon of the National Park and one of the most famous trees in all of Taiwan. This will be a “must-take” picture location.
Once we have taken our pictures, we will continue on roughly one more hour until we reach Xinda Cabin (新達山屋), where we will have sleeping bags and dinner waiting for us.
Day One Hiking Notes
– Day One Total Hiking Distance: 8.7km (Approximately)
– Estimated Time on Trail: 8 hours at a moderate hiking pace
– Trail Conditions: Paved forest road at the beginning followed by steep pine forest trails to the ridgeline. Some basic rock scrambling may be required at the end of the day.
Day One Schedule
– 06:00 – Depart From Taipei Main Station on private transportation
– 09:00 – Wuling Lodge
– 16:00 – Arrive at ridge line
– 17:00 – 7:00 pm – Arrive at Xinda Cabin (新田山屋). Dinner (included in tour price), relax, pack and socialize
– 19:00 – Bedtime
*Please note: These 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
It will be an early morning with a pre-dawn wake up. Please note, it’s very common in the Taiwanese hiking community to wake up extremely early, so expect people to be waking up and making noise early. We will wake up and eat breakfast at the cabin, provided by the local aboriginals (included in tour), check our equipment and have a short briefing of the day’s schedule.
We will be departing before sunrise, so please make sure you have sufficient layers to stay warm, rain pants and jacket, your headlamp (with extra batteries), and plenty of water and snacks. The beginning of today’s trip will be done with “light packs”, so you can leave the majority of your belongings at the cabin.
We will depart from the cabin in the dark and will need to ascend up 200m, passing through some short arrow bamboo prairies and longer bamboo forests. After about two and half hours we will arrive at the most exciting and dangerous part of the entire trip.
From here there is a near-vertical “V-shaped” cliff. Using the fixed ropes, we will need to carefully descend down into the saddle, then climb up the other side to reach the summit of Mt. Pintian.
It’s important to stress that this area is extremely dangerous, and you must have good arm strength and be comfortable climbing down steep rock faces. There are many ropes, and the side of the cliff has numerous safe places to put your feet, so as long as you are slow and careful, you shouldn’t have any problems.
Once we are done summiting we will double back to the cabin for a quick lunch. We will pack up our bags and double back again on the same trail we took the day before. We will have the option of summiting Mt. Chiyou here again if we skipped it on Day One.
Once we arrive at the fork, instead of going back down the mountain we will continue proceeding west. From here it’s less than 2km to the end of our hike, but this ridge line will have several rope sections and steep areas (although not as bad as the areas from the morning).
We will arrive at our second cabin around dusk in time for a hot dinner before getting an early start the next morning.
Day Two Hiking Notes:
– Day Two Total Hiking Distance: 6.6km
– Trail Conditions: Short Arrow bamboo trails and forested paths at the beginning. Rocky cliff sections with fixed rope to reach Mt. Pintian and the ridge towards Taoshan Cabin.
– Estimated Time on Trail: 9 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Two Schedule
– 04:00 – Wake up
– 04:30 – Eat Breakfast
– 05:00 – Depart from Xinda Cabin
– 06:30 – Arrive at Mt. PIntian
– 08:00 – Arrive back at cabin to rest
– 09:00 – Depart Xinda Cabin
– 10:00 – Arrive back at ridge line fork
– 10:30 – Mt. Chiyou (Ikeariyama)
– 11:00 – Arrive back at fork
– 13:00 – Arrive back Taoshan Cabin (Momoyama Yamaya)
– 17:00 – Dinner is served
– 18:00 – 20:00 – Socialize, read, relax and pack
– 20:00 – Bedtime
*Please Note: These times are based purely on walking times, and don’t factor in weather, breaks for rest or snacking, etc. Finish time may be later depending on how much time we spend at the Pintian Cliffs.
Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: Yes
Day 3 Itinerary
The third and final day of the trip is the shortest and easiest. We will wake up, eat breakfast, and make a quick 10 minute walk (with light packs) to the summit of Mt. Tao (桃山) for sunrise. If the weather is good, we should have panoramic, 360-degree views of the entire National Park, including Snow Mountain.
From here we will spend our morning making the roughly 4-5 hour out-and-back round trip to our last peak of the trip, Mt. Kalaye (喀拉業山). We will be doing this with light packs and minimal gear, and the trail is relatively flat and easy.
We will arrive back at Mt. Tao, and head back to the cabin to re-pack and eat lunch. After eating lunch we will make a steep descent, through the pine forest, pack to Wuling Lodge, where we will meet our driver and head back to Taipei.
Day Three Hiking Notes:
– Total Hiking Distance: 11km
– Trail Conditions: 6km of gentle forest trails to the peak, followed by 5km down semi-steep pine forest trails, ending on a few km of paved road.
– Estimated Time on Trail: 10 hours at a moderate hiking pace
Day Three Schedule
– 05:00 – Wake up & Eat Breakfast
– 06:00 – Arrive at Mt. Tao (Momoyama) for sunrise
– 06:30 – Depart
– 08:30 – Arrive at Mt. Kalaye
– 11:30 – Arrive back at the cabin. Eat Lunch and Pack
– 12:00 – Depart from cabin
– 15:00 – Arrive back at Wuling Lodge
– 19:00 – Arrive back in Taipei
*Please Note: These times are based purely on walking times, and don’t factor in weather, breaks for rest or snacking, etc.
Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
IMPORTANT NOTICE
⚠️ PICK-UP / DROP-OFF LOCATIONs: Our pick-up location will be Taipei Main Station. The departure time will be 6:00am. This will require guests to use taxis or other forms of personal transportation to arrive at Taipei Main Station. This arrival time is prior to the operation of the Taipei MRT or many bus services. Our drop-off location for this tour will be Taiwan Main Station. If you require an alternate pick-up/drop-off locations, please contact us directly at YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com. Additional costs may apply.
⚠️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.
⚠️ MEALS: Day One Break and Lunch are not included in the tour price. Day Two Lunch is not included in the tour price. Day Three Lunch & Dinner are not included in the tour price. Guests are responsible for preparing and bringing their own meals on these days. Guests are also responsible to be sure they have enough water for the duration of the tour (we suggest a minimum of 3 liters). There are some water sources on this trail itself, but we encourage guests to carry sufficient water for the entire trip just in case. At Xinda Cabin there is a water source.
⚠️ GROUP SIZE: Our Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike 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.
⚠️ TOUR AVAILABILITY: Our Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike must be booked at least 2 months and 1 week prior to your planned departure date. Due to the competitiveness of the permits, Day 1 or Day 2 cannot fall on a Friday or Saturday. This tour can be booked online March to December each year, but for those groups wishing to hike during the January-February period must have a direct consultation with our tour director to ensure guests are capable of hiking during these ice/snow periods. Additional may costs apply due to the possible need to rent crampons, etc.
⚠️ PACKING LISTS: When a guest registers for Taiwan Outdoors’ Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike, 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.
⚠️ HEALTH WAIVERS: When a guest registers for Taiwan Outdoors’ Wuling Sixiu Adventure Tour they will receive a digital Health Waiver that must be completed. We ask that guests complete this honestly to ensure the safety of all guests.
⚠️ PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Full payment is required at least 10-days prior to the permit application date. This ensures our guests commitment to the tour and allows us to confirm participation.
⚠️ PERMITS: For hikers looking to join this tour, they must understand the following details:
- Hiking Wuling Sixiu is a very popular experience in Taiwan’s high mountains. As such, permits are required to hike this route and can be very competitive to get. That said, with enough advanced notice (2 months and 1 week), we feel confident we can secure these permits for our guests.
- Permits must be applied between 2 months and 10 days prior to the tour date (the earlier the better)
- Taiwan Outdoors will apply for group permits on behalf of our registered and paid guests. This means if you are interested in joining this tour please ensure you register and pay as soon as possible – the earlier we get confirmation and payment, the better odds we can have getting permits.
- Despite when we apply, our group application is not guaranteed.
- These permits are not exchangeable. If guests have changes to the team members after the permits have been submitted, there will be a TWD$1500 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.
- Guests permits are not transferable, so if you book, pay, and are unable to attend on that day, we will provide refunds based on the domestic tourism laws, less a non-refundable administration fee (see our Cancelation Policy below:
⚠️ NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: When a group registers and pays for Taiwan Outdoors’ Wuling Sixiu Adventure Hike, 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 one non-refundable administration fee 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.
⚠️ CANCELLATION POLICY:
In the event we are not successful in acquiring our guests’ permits, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
In the event Taiwan Outdoors cancels the event due to an Act of God, adverse weather or any other unforeseen circumstance, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
- 95% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 41 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 90% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 31 days to 40 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 70% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 2 days to 30 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- 20% refund when the cancellation notice arrives one day before the scheduled day of departure (less the 30% non-refundable administration fee).
- No refund when the cancellation notice arrives after the scheduled day of departure.
Do you have any other questions? Please send us an email to YourTaiwanOutdoors@gmail.com.
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