Iconic Peaks of Taiwan

This collection encompasses the high-altitude heart of Taiwan, spanning the Yushan and Central Mountain Ranges. It includes the island’s highest point at Yushan Main Peak (3,952m) and the accessible alpine meadows of Hehuanshan. Key logistics are represented by high-mountain huts like Paiyun Lodge and Tianchi Cabin, which serve as essential base camps for multi-day treks. The list also features the geographical center of Taiwan at Huzi Mountain and challenging peaks like Qilaishan and Xiluandashan, known for their distinct topography and historical forestry roles.

Iconic Peaks of Taiwan — 地図

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A

Hehuan Mountain

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the border of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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B

Yushan

Yu Shan or Yushan, also known as Mount Jade, Jade Mountain, or Mount Yu, and known as Mount Niitaka during Japanese rule, is the highest…

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Hehuanshan North Peak

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the borders of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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Mount Hehuan

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the border of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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E

Yushan West Peak

A 3,518-meter peak featuring a small Japanese-era Shinto shrine at the summit.

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F

Qilaishan

Mount Qilai is a mountain in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. Its highest point of the range, the Northern Peak, is 3,607 m above…

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G

Huzi Mountain

Located in Puli, this peak serves as the geographical center of Taiwan and the primary coordinate origin for the island's maps.

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H

Jijidashan

A 1,392-meter peak in the Jiji Range featuring a prominent radio relay station and views of the Zhuoshui River.

I

Paiyun Lodge

High-altitude lodge at 3,402 meters. It serves as the primary base camp for hikers summiting Yushan Main Peak.

J

Tianchi Cabin

Mountain lodge at 2,860 meters on the Nenggao Cross-Ridge Trail, known for its sustainable timber architecture.

K

Ski Hostel

Dormitory-style mountain lodge located at 3,150 meters near the Hehuanshan trailhead, originally built to support Taiwan's former ski industry.

L

Xiuguluanshan

Mount Xiuguluan is a mountain in Taiwan in Yushan National Park with an elevation of 3,825 m.

M

Yushan East Peak

Yushan East Peak is a mountain of the Yushan Range located in the Yushan National Park.

N

Nenggaoshan

Mount Nenggao is a mountain in Taiwan. Its southern peak has an elevation of 3,349 metres.

O

Mabolasishan

The Mount Mabolasi is a mountain in Taiwan. The peak is located in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, near the border of Hualien County.

P

Xiluandashan

A 3,081-meter peak in the Yushan Range, historically used as a forestry lookout point and known for its steep, direct ascent.

Q

Ganzhuowanshan

A 3,284-meter peak in the Central Mountain Range, forming part of the Ganzhuowan Cluster and noted for its rugged, remote terrain.

R

Yushan Front Peak

A 3,239-meter peak accessible from the Tatajia trailhead, characterized by a challenging steep boulder field leading to the summit.

S

Bilushan

High-altitude peak reaching 3,371 meters. It is part of the 'Eight Crags' of the Taiwan 100 Peaks and is often hiked via the 820 Forest Road.

T

Nanhuashan

A 3,184-meter peak on the Central Mountain Range main ridge, famous for its expansive alpine grasslands.

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