From the Tataka trailhead at 2,610 m, climb past the Paiyun Lodge to the summit of Jade Mountain and back—about 21.7 km...
Jade Mountain Summit
From the Tataka trailhead at 2,610 m, climb past the Paiyun Lodge to the summit of Jade Mountain and back—about 21.7 km round trip with roughly 1,300...
高山穿越
2 days 🟠 Challenging Apr–Novmo
Route Introduction
- From the Tataka trailhead at 2,610 m, climb past the Paiyun Lodge to the summit of Jade Mountain and back—about 21.7 km round trip with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, normally done in two days.
- At 3,952 m it is the highest peak in Taiwan, celebrated for sea-of-clouds sunrises and dazzling star-filled nights; scree slopes and chain-assisted cliff sections demand steady care.
- Entry requires a permit obtained through the online lottery well in advance.
Key data
| Suggested days | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | Apr–Novmo |
| Provinces | Taiwan |
| Waypoint | 5 |
Safety
Guard against cold, wind and altitude sickness, and arrive with solid fitness.
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Jade Mountain Summit
Tataka Trailhead · Menglu Pavilion · Paiyun Lodge · Windy Gap · Yushan Main Peak (Jade Mountain)
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Tataka Trailhead | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Menglu Pavilion | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Paiyun Lodge | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Windy Gap | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Yushan Main Peak (Jade Mountain) | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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