- For other entries with the same name, please seeYushan (disambiguation)。
Yushan, 3,952 meters above sea level, and Bunun called itTongku Saveq, Kanakana rich people call itTanungu'incu, The Tsou people call itPatungkuonʉ, Paiwan people call itkanasi,forTaiwanOne of the highest mountains. Taiwanese folks also have the reputation of "the heart is as pure as jade, and the righteousness is as heavy as a mountain." Yushan is also one of Taiwan’s eight national parks, spanningNantou County、Chiayi County、KaohsiungCity andHualien CountyIt is the largest national park in Taiwan in terms of land area. Its predecessor was the Xingao Alishan National Park (covering the current Alishan National Scenic Area) founded in 1937 during the Japanese occupation. The national park includes the main peak of Yushan, the highest peak in Taiwan at 3,952 meters.
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Name evolution
Yushan was first called by the BununTongku Saveq, In the 19th century, it was called Mount Morrison by Europeans (Mt. Morrison); During the Japanese Occupation, because the height of Mount Jade surpassed Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan, it was calledNew Takayama(Japanese: New Takayama/にいたかやま).
landscape
Flora and fauna
climate
According to TaiwanCentral Meteorological BureauThe figure on the right shows the monthly average precipitation (unit: mm), which is Yushan’s data from 1971 to 2000.
The average annual rainfall in Yushan area is about 3,600 mm. It rains on average about 140 days a year, mainly between May and August. The first part from May to June is the "plum rainy season" or monsoon rainy season. The typhoon season in Taiwan generally falls between July and September, with the highest peak month in August. On the whole, Yushan is dry in winter and wet in summer.
arrival
Neighboring major cities areTaichungwithChiayi. You can choose to ride in your cityTaiwan RailwayOr passenger transport to arrive at the stop near Yushan. Or, you can take the first line of driving and different routes:
- Taichung → In the water→ Heshe → Dongpu → Tataga Recreation Area
- Chiayi → Alishan → Tataga Recreation Area
There are two basic routes to reach the top of Yushan Mountain (see"Set off"）：
- The main route is fromTataga Visitor Center (2600 meters), you can reach the top of the mountain for nearly 10 kilometers. There are huts nearby to rest on the way.
- From Dongpu to the top of the mountain, it takes nearly 23 kilometers to reach the top of the mountain, and it is about 2800 meters steep.
If you will take the above main route before, you can park in three different places and then arrive at the entrance differently[1]：
- Tataga Recreation Area
- Shangdongpu
- Lulin
Fees/licenses
Climbing Yushan requires an entry permit from the National Park Management Office and a permit approved by the police. The online official website can be processed (processing requires 7 to 33 working days). The following are the steps for the online official website:
- Click inYushan National Park
- For the first application, register a personal account first.
- Check the automatic confirmation email to activate (activate) the personal account.
- You can send an online application using your personal account.
- Wait for the automatic notification email from Yushan National Park.
If you need to apply for a permit or request travel-related assistance,Barking Deer AdventureThese services can be provided.
In other words, this website is for foreigners to handle some mountaineering matters, especially when they are going to Dongpu. If you do not apply for climbing related permits, there will be a risk of fines, and if rescue is required, all costs must be paid in full by the illegal climber.
Travel around
FromTataga Visitor Service CenterYou can choose a 2km journey at the entrance, you can take it on foot, or take a regular shuttle service, and the cost is NT$100.
go sightseeing
Yushan is one of the most favorite and first choice among mountain climbers in Taiwan. This also attracts climbers from all over the world to visit. You can see panoramic views, endless mountains and deep valleys, this isYushan National ParkThe most fascinating scenery; sunrise and sunset, geology and landforms, and the clouds on the mountain are known as the characteristic scenery. The sea of clouds often fills up the valley, always giving you the impression of standing on top of the world. Undoubtedly, Yushan itself is the focal point of the park.
If you can see black bears in Yushan, remember to observe the black bears at 20 to 30 meters. The black bear is a large carnivorous animal in Taiwan, and the V-shape on the chest is a unique feature. Don't provoke the black bear to get angry, otherwise it will be miserable if you are attacked!
If you just want to see the beauty of the entire Yushan Mountain from a distance, thenAlishanPerhaps one of your best choices, from there you can also witness the famous sunrise with your own eyes.
From March to May each year, visitors can see the opportunity for butterflies to fly and pass through the valley with their own eyes.
Yushan North Peak has the highest building in Taiwan, the Yushan Weather Station. The weather station here will give a warm welcome to visiting climbers.
diet
Before climbing Yushan, remember to bring food and water.
Nightlife
Due to the low light pollution on the mountain, the starry sky in the evening is the most beautiful, and you can see the beautiful Milky Way.
stay
There is only one lodging place close to the top of the mountain: Paiyun Villa. Since many climbers come to live here, it is difficult to make reservations at the resort, so you have to make a reservation one month in advance; or, you can also camp on the mountain to rest.
Safety
Before you go, you will be shown in the security video at the visitor center; and pay attention to the security instructions presented here. If you hire a tour guide, please follow his instructions to ensure safety.
Please pay attention to some common sense. Leave clues, grab the ropes and chains that are available, and bring food, water, rain gear, warm clothing and a flashlight/headlight along the way, and don’t feed wild animals. Also pay attention to weather conditions.
To determine whether your body is healthy, only a healthy body has the physical strength to achieve the top! For some senior climbers, be more careful. Climbing Yushan is a challenging and strenuous exercise. For all climbers, training before this is wise. However, for experienced climbers, climbing Yushan may be easy.
guard againstreaction to high altitudesOf symptoms, preventive measures should be taken.
When using the receiver in Yushan, the received signal is sometimes unstable, but it can be received on some trails. In an emergency, you can call the phone number provided to you by the official. These phone numbers can be found at the visitor center and at the entrance.