Hualien Peaks and Mountain Huts

Hualien’s rugged interior is defined by the Central Mountain Range, home to some of Taiwan’s most iconic high-altitude peaks and technical hiking routes. This selection features the accessible ridges of Hehuanshan, the challenging 'Black Qilai' massif, and the sharp pyramid of Zhongyang Jianshan. Supporting these multi-day expeditions are essential shelters like the well-appointed Tianchi Cabin on the Nenggao Cross-Ridge Trail and remote huts along the Walami and Qilai trails, providing critical refuge in the alpine wilderness.

Hualien Peaks and Mountain Huts — Harita

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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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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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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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Liushishishan

Located at 800 meters in Fuli Township, this peak is famous for its vast orange daylily fields that bloom from August to September, offering views of the Huatung Valley.

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Pingfengshan

The Mount Pingfeng is a mountain in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

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Sanchashan

A 3,496-meter peak known for its broad, grassy slopes. It sits at the junction of Hualien, Taitung, and Kaohsiung and is a primary landmark for hikers visiting Jiaming Lake.

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Zhongyang Jianshan

Standing at 3,705 meters, this is one of Taiwan's 'Three Sharp Peaks.' Recognized by its distinct pyramid shape, it is considered one of the most technically demanding climbs in the country.

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Tianchi Cabin

A major lodge on the Nenggao Cross-Ridge Trail at 2,860 meters. It serves as a primary base for hikers, offering bunk beds and meal services for those traversing the range.

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Walami Cabin

Situated at the 13.6km mark of the Walami Trail in Yushan National Park. This solar-powered hut provides wooden sleeping platforms and serves as a key stop on the Batongguan Historic Trail.

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Cheng gong shan wu

A critical shelter for hikers on the Qilai Ridge trail. Located near a reliable water source, it provides basic bunk accommodation for those attempting the North or Main peaks.

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Nan hu shan zhuang

Located at 3,380 meters within the Nanhu Glacial Cirque. This cabin is the primary base for summiting Nanhu Mountain, the highest peak in the northern Central Mountain Range.

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Hei shui tang shan wu

A basic emergency shelter at 2,710 meters, located on the trail between the Hehuanshan trailhead and the Qilai massif. It is often used as a rest point before the steep ascent.

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Bao ya shan wu

A remote mountain hut located deep on the Walami Trail within Yushan National Park. It supports hikers traversing the historic cross-island route toward the central peaks.

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屏風避難山屋

A modern mountain shelter constructed to improve safety on the steep Pingfengshan trail. It features basic sleeping quarters and a rainwater collection system for hikers.

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Ha lun gong zuo zhan

A historic former logging station and railway hub. Now largely in ruins, it remains a significant site for those exploring the mid-20th-century forestry history of Hualien's high mountains.