Scenic spot introduction:
Yushan National Park is the second largest national park in Taiwan Province. There are many peaks and more than 30 high mountains in the area. In addition to the rich geographical landscapes, the mountains and valleys also create the most precious resource treasures and ecological environment.Attractions distribution:
Yushan is located in the central part of Taiwan Province. It is about 300 kilometers long and spans four counties: Nantou, Chiayi, Hualien and Kaohsiung. The main peak is 3,997 meters above sea level. The total area of the scenic area is about 105,490 hectares. It is not only the highest mountain on Taiwan Island, but also the highest peak in eastern China. It is listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan for its beautiful scenery of "Yushan Snow". In addition to the wonders of "tropical snow mountain" and strange peaks, Yushan also has famous beautiful scenery such as cloud waterfalls, sunrises and forest waves.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, one of the eight scenic spots in TaiwanScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, rock climbing, sightseeing, summer vacation, parks, famous mountainstravelling guideline:
In addition to hiking, the best way to enjoy the Yushan Mountains is to drive along the Xinzhongheng and Nanheng scenic highways, which allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tai'e Mountains along the way.
Tour route:
Taiwan's 10 recommended tourist routes:
1 → Taipei City Tour: Yangmingshan → National Palace Museum → Wulai → North Coast → Dynamic sightseeing performances at Fuxing Drama School, etc.
2 → Northeast Coast Tour: It is a famous scenic spot with suitable landscape and attractive overall construction.
3 → Tropical Scenery of Kenting: Kenting, the southernmost part of Taiwan, is like spring all year round, with swaying coconut trees on the shore and blue sea → white sand. It is a typical tropical seaside holiday.
4 → Mountain Tour: Yushan → Alishan → Hehuanshan, etc.
5 → Taroko Gorge Scenery: Taroko Gorge and Liwu River are world-class geographical landscapes.
6 → East Coast Ecological Tour: including Lanyu → Green Island → Hualien-Taitung Valley → Xiuguluan River Rafting and Aboriginal Culture.
7 → Penghu Outlying Islands Tour: It consists of 64 islands with excellent cultural and natural landscapes.
8 → Small town and ancient capital tour: such as Lukang → Puli → Tainan → Meinong → Tamsui → Sanxia → Jiufen → Jinguashi, etc.
9 → Sun Moon Lake Tour: An internationally renowned scenic spot.
10 → Kinmen and Matsu Battlefield Scenery Tour: The two battlefield scenes that best represent Taiwan’s martial law period.
Best time to visit:
Except for winter when the mountain is closed due to heavy snow, the rest of the year is a good season for mountain climbing, especially May, June, October and November when the climate and scenery of Yushan are the most pleasant.
Shopping recommendations:
Yushan plum essence, "3952" Yushan wine, salty raisins, high mountain oolong tea, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China > Taiwan Province > Nantou County
How to get there:
From Yuli or Fuli, take the Hualien bus to Gufeng, get off at Zhuole and walk to the Nan'an Visitor Center to enter Yushan Park.
Scenic area map:
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Yushan Ticket Price:
Tickets are free, but you must get a mountaineering permit if you want to climb the mountain.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.
