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The Top 10 Peaks in the Chungyang Mountains
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Chungyang Mountains is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 10 …
Last updated: September 18, 2025
Easy out and back. Parking available 400m up the road. Signs say 3.5/4 hours for round trip, can be easily done sub 2.5 hours.
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Yushan Mountain Range consists of eleven peaks which are the main peak, front peak, east peak, west peak, south peak, northern peak, north by northern peak, Lu Mountain, East Xiaonan …
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Easy detour to one of the Taiwanese Baiyue mountains on the way Jiaming Lake. Best enjoyed during sunrise.
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Although there's no view from the summit of Mount Malun, the 2,305-meter-high peak is still worth the effort. It's the second-highest peak in the Guguan Seven Heroes, a mountain range …
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0.8km one-way (1.6km up and down, backtrail), diverting from the Tataka Trailhead. Long section consisting of boulder / rock scrambling.
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Linzhishan, or Linzhi Mountain, is part of the Alishan Mountains. The range boasts more than 20 peaks over 2,000 meters in height, but none above 3,000 meters. Thus, Linzhishan ranks quite high in this ranking.
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Nice trail from the Dayuling trailhead to Qilai North Peak via Panshishan. Panshishan to Qilai North Peak is well marked but quite technical.
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Prominent peak in Taroko National Park. Amazing 360 degrees views. On the clear day, one can see all the way to Taipei and Taipei 101.
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You can get here without a permit. For the path beyond that towards Mt Qilai, you must apply for a permit in advance.
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There are few viewpoints along the route. You can't see anything at the summit itself. It's still worth it.
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