How to Hike Mt. Dabajian, the Banknote Mountain: The Easiest and Most Difficult Way
As one of the three mountains (Jade Mountain and Nanhu Mountain) depicted on the banknotes in Taiwan, Dabajian Mountain is one of the most popular 100 Peaks trails and is relatively easy for new hikers.
For seasoned hikers or those looking for challenges, you can also take a different route to enjoy the magnificent high mountains that Taiwan can offer. You will find information about the various routes to Mt. Dabajian, Holy Ridgeline Trail (aka Shengleng Trail), and the other 100 Peaks at Shei-Pa National Park.
Table of Contents:
- Trail Information
- Personal Enjoyment
- Map/GPX Data
- How to Get There
- How to Apply for Permits and Book Meals
- The Easiest/Most Popular Route: Daba Route - Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian 大霸線
- The Most Difficult Route: Holy Ridgeline Y Route 聖稜線Y型縱走 (Y聖)
- About Mt. Dabajian, Shei-Pa National Park, and Holy Ridgeline (Shengleng Trail)
- Related Posts
Trail Information - Daba Route, the Easiest One
Trail Name: Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian 大小霸尖山
Distance: 62 km (38.5 miles)
Route type: Out and Back
Days/Hours Needed: At least three days for average hikers. Some extremely hikers do it in one day.
Total Ascent/Descent: 1442m/m
Best Time to Go: All year round, but hikers need to have certificates of snow skills during the snow season.
Permits: Required. See How to Apply for Permits and Book Meals.
Difficulty Level:
Peaks to Reach:
Distance: 62 km (38.5 miles)
Route type: Out and Back
Days/Hours Needed: At least three days for average hikers. Some extremely hikers do it in one day.
Total Ascent/Descent: 1442m/m
Best Time to Go: All year round, but hikers need to have certificates of snow skills during the snow season.
Permits: Required. See How to Apply for Permits and Book Meals.
Difficulty Level:
Peaks to Reach:
- Mt. Dabajian 大霸尖山: 3,492 meters (11,456 feet), a Class 2 Triangulation Stone on the peak.
- Mt. Xiaobajian 小霸尖山: 3,418 meters (11,214 feet)
- Mt. Yizhe 伊澤山: 3,297 meters (10,817 feet), a Class 3 Triangulation Stone on the peak.
- Mt. Jiali 加利山: 3,112 meters (10,210 feet), a Class 3 Triangulation Stone on the peak.
Personal Enjoyment
Things I Enjoy:
- The stunning views of the ridgelines of Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian.
- Seeing other impressive 100 Peaks like Mt. Nanhu, Mt. Zhongyangjian, Snow Mountain (aka Mt. Sylvia, the second highest mountain in Taiwan), and more.
- If the weather is good, you can see Turtle Island at Zhongbaping 中霸坪, 80 km (49.7 miles) from the location.
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I stayed at Zhongba Hut for one night during my second hike to Dabajian, and I love this place. To my surprise, the internet at Zhongba Hut is good, and it's much closer to see the stunning morning sun at Zhongbaping. The only drawback is you might have to carry your sleeping bag, meals, and water to stay at Zhongba Hut.
Beautiful view at Zhongbaping before reaching Mt. Dabajian - So many beautiful wildflowers on the trails all year round.
Things to Know before You Go
- It may take some luck to win the lottery of Jiujiu Hut.
- If you do the Daba Route, you can take your bike to make the Dalu Forest Road easier.
- The water at Zhongba Hut is not stable. Therefore, you might need to carry water from Jiujiu Hut.
- If you stay at Zhongba Hut for two nights, you must hike at least 27 km from Zhongba Hut to Mt. Dabajian Checkpoint.
- Sumida Cliff can be scary for people who don't like height. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous, too.
- If you decide to camp at Wuling Farm on the previous day, be aware of the aggressive wild monkeys. They take human food. Please don't feed them, either.
- Remember to bring a light backpack for your visit to Mt. Dabajian on the second day. You only need to get the essentials like water, rain gear, trail meals, etc., in it.
Phone Receptions: You will see the posts with bright yellow signs telling you which telecom companies can get the internet.
- On Dalu Forest Road: you will find a good phone reception on Dalu Forest Road.
- Between Madara River Trailhead and Jiujiu Hut: after crossing the Madara River, only ChungHwa Telecom users can get the best reception.
- At Jiujiu Hut and Zhongba Hut: the internet reception is incredibly good.
- Mt. Dabajian, Mt. Xiaobajian: good.
- The rest: I turned on airplane mode to save battery power, but you will see posts with yellow signs if there's phone reception.
Map/GPX Data
Dates of Hike: I did this trail twice. The first one was on September 3rd, and the second one was on July 8th, 2022.
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How to Get There
After August 30th, 2022, hikers can take Taiwan Shuttle, Guanwu Route 觀霧線, to Guanwu, which is very close to the entrance of Dalu Forest Road 大鹿林道 and Mt. Dabajian Checkpoint. Hikers who plan to take this bus must book and pay the fare three days before departure.
Hikers can take Guanwu Route at High Speed Rail Hsinchu Station. Only two buses are going to Wuanwu Villan from HSR Hsinchu Station and vice versa.
The bus fare is NT$300 (USD10, 10 Euros) one way, and it takes around 3 hours from HSR Hsinchu Station to Guanwu.
If you have a bigger group, hiring a pickup service is recommended.
If you don't want to hike on Dalu Forest Road, 34 km round trips, you can rent or ride your own bike to the actual trailhead near Madara River 馬達拉溪. Shei-Pa National Park relaxed the regulations of riding a bike, except for electric bikes, on May 20th, 2022, for one year.
Bike entry is allowed between 8 am and 5 pm. Cyclists must scan QR codes at the Mt. Dabajian checkpoint. However, the Dalu Forest Road condition isn't as good as a bike trail. Please ride with caution.
How to Apply for Permits and Book Meals
First, you need to apply for park entry permits for Mt. Dabajian. Remember to check all the boxes before clicking I Agree.
Standard Application v.s. Foreign Advanced Application
If you are an Alien Resident Certificate or an exchange student, you still have to click Standard Application.
If you are a tourist from other countries, you can click Foreign Advanced Application. The difference is that Jiujiu Hut will preserve a certain number of beds to ensure they can arrange their travel in advance.
The application dates are open from 4 months before the date of exit to 65 days before the date of entry. Please check how many beds are available before you apply.
For Standard Applications, you must apply for permits two months to 5 days before the date of your hike.
Enter Your Itinerary
Select Daba Peaks (3 days or 4 days) and stay at Jiujiu Hut. The fee is NT$200 per person per night at Jiujiu Hut, and it's free if you apply for Jhongba (or Zhongba) Hut.
Once you get park permits, Jiujiu Hut will email you a payment notice. When you check in at Jiujiu Hut, you must bring your ID or passport, printouts of park permits, and payments to Jiujiu Hut. Then, the staff at Jiujiu Hut will arrange your beds.
The Emergency Coordinator
In Taiwan, an Emergency Coordinator is deemed a member of the hiking team. This person must participate in your trip planning and know the itinerary well.
After hikers are on the trail, this coordinator provides the weather forecast for the team if they can't get a phone signal in the wilderness. If things happen, the coordinator calls the rescue team for help. The team guide has to report to the emergency coordinator every day about their progress, team members' conditions, etc.
Of course, not every hiking team practices this procedure. At least the person you put here should know your itinerary well, and it's your responsibility to report to this person daily. So, please don't just put a random person in here. It's about your safety.
If I don't hike with LOHAS or other hiking group, I'll ask my friend Acer Lee as my emergency coordinator. He's an experienced hiking guide and he has done many 100 Peaks hikes.
No Need to Apply for the Police Mountain Entry Permit
Meal and Sleeping Bag Rental Service
Jiujiu Hut doesn't provide meals but has a designated area for hikers to cook food or water. Since this is a popular destination for hikers, you can find porters that provide cooked meals and sleeping bag rental services.
The Easiest/Most Popular Route: Daba Route - Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian
Day 1 brief itinerary: Mt. Dabajian Checkpoint (2,039 meters) ➔ Madara River Bridge (1,818 meters), where the actual hike starts ➔ Jiujiu Hut (2,699 meters)
Day 1 Itinerary: Dalu Forest Road: From Excitement to Boredom
It takes 4 to 5 hours to finish Dalu Forest Road East Line. However, I suggest you make it quick since it's mostly downhill because it will take 4 hours to complete the 4.1km hike to Jiujiu Hut.
You will go through the gate of Mt. Dabajian Checkpoint and submit your documents or in the mailbox scan QR code if you ride a bike.
If you don't ride a bike on Dalu Forest Road, the 17km hike starts from here and goes down to Madara River to the actual trailhead of Mt. Dabajian.
Although it's a gradual descent, you will still go through some ups and downs. The trail terrain of Dalu Forest Road is relatively easy. You will find big tables and chairs to rest.
Please be aware of Stingy Nettles, especially when trying to find a place to release yourself. They are almost everywhere on the road. No toilets on Dalu Forest Road, either. I brushed my thigh against them on the way back. Not fun.
You will find millage posts every 100 meters. After a 9km post, you can see Mt. Yizhe and Mt. Jiali on the ridge.
At 14.5km, you will see a bride with a long waterfall. That is Dongxian Waterfall 東線瀑布. From here, 2.5 km to go to the actual trailhead.
When I started taking Dalu Forest Road, I was still excited about doing this hike and admired the forests I saw.
Gradually, the excitement subsided, and it was replaced by boredom. Whenever a cyclist passed me, I gave them a look of jealousy. At least, I was jealous of them taking the bike and wished I could have done the same.
Then, I saw an ample space with a post pointing to Madara River Trailhead.
Before taking the shortcut, you can take a break at the massive stone table and chairs. After that, the shortcut is a steep slope that takes about 5 minutes to pass.
If you don't take the shortcut, there will be another 2 km to Madara River Trailhead.
You will see some bikes parked at the fence.
There is a shelter at the bottom of the steep slope. Some hikers will stay here for one night.
There is an old checkpoint nearby. We met a solo hiker staying there overnight. But I was told that the foundation of that old checkpoint was eroded.
Day 1 Itinerary: The Real Hike Began: 900 Meters of Elevation Gain in 4.1 km
While crossing the Madara River Bridge, I saw the ruined suspension bridge. Some hikers said they could drive on Dalu Forest Road and start the hike to Mt. Dabajian right here many years ago before the bridge was distorted.
There is a slope passing next to the collapsed bridge. From here, it's a 4.1 km fun hike to Jiujiu Hut, and this took me 4 hours to finish the climbing.
The trail terrain is no longer flat and friendly. We had to walk on sections of rocks or intertwined tree roots. It will be slippery if it rains.
Since this is a popular hiking trail, we saw several porters carrying food and gas cylinders climbing up. This is a tough job.
For new hikers, climbing up to Jiujiu Hut is tough, too. We took several breaks to catch our breath. Then, finally, we saw the gate we had been waiting for, Jiujiu Hut.
Amenities at Jiujiu Hut and the Stunning Sunset
Most hikers will book meals and sleeping bags from porters to save some weight. There's a kitchen if you want to cook your meals with your stove.
You will be assigned to either the small huts or the big house, depending on your group size. There are several toilets, too.
No camping is allowed here.
If you arrive at Jiujiu Hut before sunset, please go past the solar panels to a slope. You will find hikers gathering there, waiting for the sunset. This one was taken by my friend Jeffery Chang 張建舫.
Day 2 Itinerary: Another Steep Climb to the Junction of Mt. Jiali
Day 2 brief itinerary: Jiujiu Hut (2,699 meters) ➔ Junction to Mt. Jiali (3,152 meters) ➔ Junction to Mt. Yizhe (3,220 meters) ➔ Zhongba Hut (3,297 meters) ➔ Zhongbaping ➔ Mt. Dabajian (3,490 meters) ➔ Mt. Xiaobajian (3,419 meters) ➔ Mt. Dabajian ➔ Zhongbaping (3,400 meters) ➔ Zhongba Hut ➔ Mt. Yizhe (3,296 meters) ➔ Mt. Jiali (3,112 meters) ➔ Jiujiu Hut
Most hikers will start their hike to Mt. Dabajian and the other three peaks at 3 am if they start their hike from Jiujiu Hut. However, you can head out later if you stay at Zhongba Hut.
The junction of Mt. Jiali is at 6 km. There is an elevation gain of 450+ meters in 2 km. The distance from this junction to Mt. Jiali is 1 km one way.
3050 Highland is around here. Some hikers say the view is great here, but I didn't get a chance to see the view during a good weather. This is a good place to enjoy Taiwan alpine rhododendron blossoms in Spring. There is a helipad near the junction. Again, I didn't see it, either.
After this junction, the rest of the trail to Mt. Dabajian is relatively flat. So, I suggest you go to Mt. Dabajian and visit Mt. Jiali and Mt. Yizhe later.
During my second visit to Mt. Dabajian, I skipped Mt. Jiali and Mt. Yizhe because I was tired druing my second hike, and it started raining, nothing much to see anyway.
The junction to Mt. Yizhe is at 8.8 km, and it takes 10 minutes to reach the peak one way.
On the way to Mt. Dabajian, you will see a small shelter, Zhongba Hut. Zhongba Hut can accommodate around 12 hikers, and only one or two tents can be pitched at the front. I like this cabin better than Jiujiu Hut. I am never a fan of big cabins unless I am the only one staying there.
Day 2 Itinerary: Amazing Zhongbaping to See Turtle Island
If you stay at Zhongba Hut at 9.6 km, I recommend you get up early to enjoy the stunning 360∘ views of Zhongbaping and sunrise. The distance from Zhongba Hut to Mt. Dabajian is 1.3 km.
I never knew that we could see Turtle Island, which is 80 km (49.7 miles) away from Zhongbaping.
We spent a lot of time enjoying the surroundings at Zhongbaping, and, of course, taking photos with NT$500 banknote. The mountain depicted on the back of NT$500 is Mt. Dabajian.
After Zhongbaping, we went downhill for a while and saw the mountain we'd been waiting for: Mt. Dabajian, at 10.9 km.
Day 2 Itinerary: The Famous Mt. Dabajian
From there, hikers looked like ants, and the shape of Mt. Dabajian seemed so different. It looked so pointed.
In fact, Mt. Dabajian has many shapes if you see it from different places.
On July 23rd, 2010, Shei-Pa National Park banned hikers from climbing to the top of Mt. Dabajian because Mt. Dabajian is the sacred mountain for Taiwan indigenous people Atayal 泰雅族 and Saisiyat 賽夏族.
The entrance to the top is behind this footpath. To be honest, I didn't even dare to think about trying to climb to the top.
Day 2 Itinerary: An Adrenaline Rush on the Ridge to Mt. Xiaobajian
After finishing the peak photos, we quickly passed the base of Mt. Dabajian. When you go through the footpath, please proceed with caution.
The footpath can be wet from the water dripping from Mt. Dabajian, and you might bump your head against the rock when you turn.
We passed the base within 10 minutes and reached the ridgeline. Facing toward Mt. Xiaobajian, I saw the Holy Ridgeline on my left side.
While on the ridge, I turned back to check out Mt. Dabajian and saw this beautiful silhouette.
On my right side, a sea of clouds was in the distance. Then, on a dome-shaped mountain top, I saw the Leshan Radar Station 樂山雷達站, the one with expensive PAVE PAWS.
Finally, we reached the base of Mt. Xiaobajian. Suddenly, Mt. Xiaobajian looked huge.
After some hikers left Mt. Xiaobajian, we started climbing to the top. I left my trekking poles in the bush because they would become a hinder when climbing.
Please also make sure there aren't too many people when you are climbing to the top. You don't want to get stuck there.
It took me less than 10 minutes to reach the top. It was still crowded when we were there, and the space was small.
When I did my first hike to Mt. Xiaobajian, it was cloudy. I couldn't see anything. With sunny weather during my second hike, it looked amazing.
The top of Mt. Xiaobajian can only accommodate a few people, but the view was amazing.
The shape of Mt. Dabajian changed again when I was on the top of Mt. Xiaobajian.
Time to get back to our cabin. We took the same ridgeline back. The ridgeline looked like a scary slide from here.
After finishing Mt. Xiaobajian and Mt. Dabajian, you can visit Mt. Yizhe and Mt. Jiali. Then back to Jiujiu Hut.
Day 3 Itinerary: Back to Dalu Forest Road, from Boredom to Still Boredom
You take the same way back to Mt. Dabajian Checkpoint. It's just this time hiking on Dalu Forest Road will turn from boring to dreadful, because you've known what it's like already.
My hiking mates and I kept counting down the millage posts till I grew tired of it. Finally, I told them I didn't want to do this hike again, but I knew I was lying.
Worth Mentioning: Beautiful Guanwu Villa
If you are not in a hurry to go home, please spend some time at Guanwu Villa. The view from this villa's restaurant is fantastic.
The whole Holy Ridgeline was presented in front of us.
There are several relaxing trails near the villa that are great for strolling.
The Most Difficult Route: Holy Ridgeline Y Route 聖稜線Y型縱走(Y聖)
Holy Ridgeline Y Route: A Hike Not for Everyone
Among those routes, the most challenging one is Holy Ridgeline Y Route. For average hikers, it takes seven days to finish at least 70 km. However, seasoned and fit hikers can finish it within 4 or 5 days.
Difficulty Level of the Holy Ridgeline Y Route:
Trail Type: Loop (both trailheads are at Wuling Farm.)
Distance: 69.9 Km (43.4 miles)
Days to Hike: 7 Days
100 Peaks on this Route:
Mt. Pintian 品田山 (Height: 3,524 meters / 11,562 feet) ☚,
Mt. Chiyou 池有山 (Height: 3,303 meters / 10,837 feet) ☚,
Mt. Tao 桃山 (Height: 3,325 meters / 11,837 feet) ☚,
Mt. Kalahei 喀拉業山 (Height: 3,133 meters / 10,279 feet) ☚,
Xueshan North Peak 雪山北峰 (Height: 3,703 meters / 12,149 feet),
Xueshan Main Peak 雪山主峰 (Height: 3,886 meters / 12,749 feet),
Xueshan East Peak 雪山東峰 (Height: 3,201 meters / 10,502 feet),
Mt. Jiali (Height: 3,112 meters / 10,817 feet),
Mt. Yizhe (Height: 3,297 meters / 10,817 feet),
Mt. Dabajian (Height: 3,492 meters / 11,456 feet),
Mt. Xiaobajian (Height: 3,418 meters / 11,214 feet),
Mt. Bashalayun 巴紗拉雲山 (Height: 3,402 meters / 11,161 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Sumida 素密達山 (Height: 3,517 meters / 11,539 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Kailantekun 凱蘭特崑山 (Height: 3,731 meters / 12,241 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Beilengjiao 北稜角 (Height: 3,886 meters / 12,749 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks.
Trail Type: Loop (both trailheads are at Wuling Farm.)
Distance: 69.9 Km (43.4 miles)
Days to Hike: 7 Days
100 Peaks on this Route:
Mt. Pintian 品田山 (Height: 3,524 meters / 11,562 feet) ☚,
Mt. Chiyou 池有山 (Height: 3,303 meters / 10,837 feet) ☚,
Mt. Tao 桃山 (Height: 3,325 meters / 11,837 feet) ☚,
Mt. Kalahei 喀拉業山 (Height: 3,133 meters / 10,279 feet) ☚,
Xueshan North Peak 雪山北峰 (Height: 3,703 meters / 12,149 feet),
Xueshan Main Peak 雪山主峰 (Height: 3,886 meters / 12,749 feet),
Xueshan East Peak 雪山東峰 (Height: 3,201 meters / 10,502 feet),
Mt. Jiali (Height: 3,112 meters / 10,817 feet),
Mt. Yizhe (Height: 3,297 meters / 10,817 feet),
Mt. Dabajian (Height: 3,492 meters / 11,456 feet),
Mt. Xiaobajian (Height: 3,418 meters / 11,214 feet),
Mt. Bashalayun 巴紗拉雲山 (Height: 3,402 meters / 11,161 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Sumida 素密達山 (Height: 3,517 meters / 11,539 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Kailantekun 凱蘭特崑山 (Height: 3,731 meters / 12,241 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks,
Mt. Beilengjiao 北稜角 (Height: 3,886 meters / 12,749 feet), not listed as 100 Peaks.
Note ☚: Those 4 mountains are also called Wuling Quadruple Mountains Trail, aka Wuling Sixiu 武陵四秀. Those 4 mountains are optional.
One appealing reason for hikers to choose this route is hikers might win the lottery to stay in the cabins without carrying a tent.
This hike starts at Taoshan trailhead at Wuling Farm and exits at Snow Mountain trailhead. Hikers might visit as many as a ten 100 Peaks depending on the weather, their plan, and fitness. More than half of the hike is on the Holy Ridgeline.
However, this one is not for everyone. Hikers must ascend 1,500+ meters on Day 1, not to mention that hikers need to do river tracing,
... and endless steep rock slopes.
The Famous but Scary Sumida Cliff
Moreover, hikers have to trek the famous Sumida Cliff 素密達斷崖. Unfortunately, several deadly accidents happened at this infamous cliff.
I tried to take this route in July 2022, but I wasn't fit enough, so I had to retreat via Dalu Forest Road. I don't regret exiting the hike sooner than planned because I didn't want to put my life or our guides' lives in danger.
Visit the Source of Tamsui River
There are many highlights of this route. For example, I saw the famous ridgeline of Wuling Quadruple Trail (Wuling Sixiu) 武陵四秀 and Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian from different places.
We traversed the Thyakan River source 塔克金溪, which is also the source of the Tamsui River, one of the major rivers in Northern Taiwan.
This hikes ends with the second highest mountain in Taiwan, Snow Mountain, aka Mt. Sylvia, Xueshan, 3,886 meters, and her east peak, 3,201 meters.
Hikers also developed their own routes to enjoy this magnificent hike. No matter what, there are several dangerous terrains, and hikers need to do homework to ensure they fully understand the risk they will take.
Last but Not Least: Wildflowers
I've never seen so many wildflowers from a hike like Mt. Dabajian. I saw at least 30+ ones and didn't get a chance to take photos of them on the trail.
Those are just some of them. For more wildflowers I saw on the trails, please check out my Flowers on the Trails page.
I've seen Arisanensis Gentiana before and I am thrilled to see them again. I even saw an yellow one from Gentianaceae family on my later hike to Batongguan and Jade Mountain Post coming soon.
About Mt. Dabajian, Shei-Pa National Park, and Holy Ridgeline
Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian
Mt. Dabajian 大霸尖山 is the mountain that every Taiwanese sees daily, probably without even knowing it because this mountain is depicted on the back of the NT$500 banknote. For many hikers in Taiwan, hiking to those mountains is on their bucket list.
Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian are the sacred mountains for Taiwan indigenous people Atayal 泰雅族 and Saisiyat 賽夏族. Atayal people call those two mountains Babo Papak, meaning two ears 雙耳嶽. Those two peaks do look like ears from a distance.
In Chinese, Da 大 means big, Xiao 小 means small, and Jian means peaks. That's why you see Daba Peaks written on the permit application page. While hiking on other trails, I could see those fantastic peaks from a distance.
There was a ladder going to the top of Mt. Dabajian, but the ladder was worn out and became too dangerous to climb. The most important thing is the peak is Atayal's sacred place.
To respect their culture and for the safety of hikers, Shei-Pa National Park 雪霸國家公園 removed the ladder in 1991 and banned climbing to the top in 2010.
Mt. Dabajian and Mt. Xiaobajian belong to the Snow Mountain Range 雪山山脈. Therefore, here are several hiking routes to get close to those amazing mountains. Here, I hiked on the most popular and the easiest one, Mt. Dabajian Trail.
As to Mt. Yizhe 伊澤山 and Mt. Jiali 加利山 those are listed on the 100 Peaks, and Mt. Yizhe is the northeast peak among the 100 Peaks list.
About Shei-Pa National Park
Before we start, some confusing translations need to be clarified first.
Shei means snow in Chinese, and here it refers to Snow Mountain. Pa is a different translation of Ba and refers to Mt. Dabajian here.
Shei-Pa National Park is the 5th one in Taiwan. The most famous tourist attraction at the park is Wuling Farm 武陵農場. Wuling Farm attracts thousands of tourists to enjoy the beautiful flowers during cherry tree blossoms.
Please visit Shei-Pa National Park for more information.
Holy Ridgeline Trail (Shengleng Trail)
Holy Ridgeline refers to the ridges between Snow Mountain and Mt. Dabajian, and most of the elevation is 3,000 meters above sea level. This name was first brought up by a Japanese climber Numai Tetsutarō 沼井鐵太郎 in 1928.
There are several routes to take on this thru hike, but none is easy. Hikers can take on some of the peaks on the Holy Ridgeline instead of doing it all at once.
The popular hikes among those are Snow Mountain, Mt. Dabajian, Mt. Xiaobajian, and Wuling Quadruple (Mountains) Trail, aka Wuling Four Beauties: Mt. Pintian (3,524 meters), Mt. Chihyou (3,303 meters), Mt. Tao or Taoshan (3,325 meters), and Mt. Kalahei (3,133 meters).
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