Taiwan's premier high-altitude trek climbs to Yushan's 3,952m summit, the highest peak in Northeast Asia. The standard two-day route starts at the Tataka trailhead, overnights at Paiyun Lodge, and pushes to the summit before dawn. Climbers must obtain both a police mountain permit and a national park entry permit, and daily numbers are capped through a lottery system.
Sunrise and sea-of-clouds views from Northeast Asia's highest summit (3,952m)
Standard two-day route with an overnight at Paiyun Lodge (3,402m) before the dawn summit push
Dramatic vegetation shift from conifer forest to alpine grassland along the trail
Chance to spot high-altitude endemics like Taiwan juniper and Formosan sika deer
Good to know
RulesBoth the police mountain permit and the national park entry permit must be applied for online in advance, and Paiyun Lodge beds are booked through a separate lottery.
SeasonDecember-March brings frequent ice and snow near the summit, requiring crampons and gaiters; summer is typhoon season and the trail is often closed.
SafetyThe 8.5km stretch from the Tataka trailhead to Paiyun Lodge gains about 800m in elevation, so prepare for altitude effects.
·Paiyun Lodge has limited bedding and cooking facilities, so bring your own sleeping bag liner and headlamp.
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