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Taiwan's Highest Peak: Jade Mountain — 3 Days
Summit Taiwan's tallest mountain at 3,952 meters with nights in an indigenous village and high-altitude lodge
This three-day trek ascends Jade Mountain (Yushan), Taiwan's highest point, combining time in a Bunan indigenous village with an overnight stay at Paiyun Mountain Lodge above 3,400 meters. The route covers over 20 kilometers through Taiwan's Central Mountains, passing through old-growth cypress, fir, and cedar forest. The itinerary moves from lowland hospitality to high-altitude mountaineering, culminating in a pre-dawn summit push timed for sunrise.
Highlights
- Sleep at Paiyun Mountain Lodge (3,402 meters) on the final approach to the summit
- Reach the 3,952-meter summit of Jade Mountain before dawn to watch sunrise over Taiwan's Central Mountains
- Hike the Jade Mountain trail as one of only 175 permitted daily entries into this protected route
- Stay overnight in a Bunan indigenous homestay village with meals prepared by local hosts
- Trek through montane forest of ancient windswept cypress, fir, and cedar trees in Yushan National Park
Day by day
1Taipei to Wangxiang: Indigenous Village and Bunan HomestayTaipei to Wangxiang · Wangxiang · Bunan homestay
Transport takes you from Taipei to Wangxiang, an indigenous village bordering Yushan National Park. Hike local trails, then settle into your Bunan homestay for dinner prepared by your hosts.
2Jade Mountain Trailhead to Paiyun Mountain LodgeJade Mountain trailhead · Jade Mountain trailhead to Paiyun Mountain Lodge · Paiyun Mountain Lodge
After breakfast at the homestay, you drive to the Jade Mountain trailhead. The 8.5-kilometer ascent to Paiyun Mountain Lodge follows the sole daily-permit trail on Taiwan's most restricted mountain path—only 175 hikers per day are permitted entry. The route climbs through dense montane forest where massive, wind-sculpted cypress, fir, and cedar trees dominate the understory. Views of Taiwan's Central Mountain range emerge progressively as elevation increases. You'll arrive at Paiyun Lodge (3,402 meters) in the late afternoon.
3Jade Mountain Summit and Descent to TaipeiJade Mountain · Taipei · Paiyun Lodge · trailhead
A pre-dawn departure from the lodge allows arrival at the 3,952-meter summit in time to watch sunrise. After time at Taiwan's highest point, you descend to Paiyun Lodge for a light meal, then continue down the 8.5 kilometers to the trailhead. Private transportation returns you to Taipei and the end of the tour.
Where you go
- 1Taipei
Included
- Private return transportation from/to Taipei Main Station
- Licensed, experienced mountain guide services
- 2 nights accommodation (homestay and mountain lodge)
- 5 Meals (including meal service at Paiyun Lodge)
- National Park and Police Permits
- Sleeping bag rental at Paiyun Lodge
- Taxes, gratuities and Daily Liability Insurance