Can you hike to the highest point of Taiwan?
Literally: “Jade Mountain“, also known as Mount Jade or Mount Yu, is the highest mountain in Taiwan at 3,952 metres (12,966 feet) above sea level. The peaks are a snow-covered winter wonderland, which makes the entire peak shine like stainless jade, hence its name.
It’s a must-climb mountain for die-hard hiking enthusiasts. You need to apply for an entry permit [more information available below] and this is sometimes difficult when there are too many requests. Yushan and it’s surrounding mountains belong to the Yushan Range, which is part of Yushan National Park.
International peak baggers often combine a trip to Yushan along with trips to Gunung Kinabalu and Fuji to form an “Asian Trilogy” hiking experience.
The Challenge
For this travel challenge you have to summit Taiwan’s highest peak.
If you want you can also share your health stats for the day showing distance and times or your well deserved food & drink rewards at the end of the hike!
Tag @travelmedals on Instagram or Facebook on each picture.
After completing the challenge you can reward yourself with a Yushan Travel Medal!
Click on the medal to be redirected to our store or click here.
Additional Information
Why not Conquer Yushan with Taiwan Adventures Outdoor!
If you choose to take on Yushan without a group tour you can complete an Online Application in English.
Applications can be submitted between 4 months and 35 days prior to your hiking date. They reserve 24 spaces from Sunday to Thursday for foreigners. To confirm if there is availability:
Choose “Trails, Campgrounds and Bed Availability”
Choose “Yushan Cabin and Campground Availability”
Choose “Paiyun Lodge”
You will see the calendar
When you look at the dates the last item is “Advanced Application”
If this number is under 24 you will get a slot!
Then to apply go to “Online Application” and choose “Yushan National Park”. Check the box and agree. Then choose the “Paiyun Lodge Advanced Application”. Choose your group name and “Yushan Trails” and “2 Days”. Then hiking days “2”. Then your start date.
Your route will be “Tataka Trail Head, Paiyun Lodge, End a day”. The next day will be “Mt Jade Main Peak, Paiyun Lodge, Tataka Trail Head, End a day”. You can add the Front Peak, West Peak and North Peak. Choose how many in your group. Answer the required questions.
Then you need to fill out the “Applicant/Agent”, “Leader”, “Member”, “Emergency Coordinator”. While filling this out the emergency contact needs a local phone number, use your hotel and a contacts name even with the hotel local phone.
You need to submit the application during working hours and after you submit the application you will get an email confirming the application and shortly after that another one in English and everything will be explained. [Reference]
Yushan Ascent from April 2016
Check out the video below which shows an all Pinoy ascent of Yushan.
