Pingfengshan, Mountain summit in Xiulin Township, Taiwan.
Pingfengshan is a mountain summit in the Hehuan range located at 3,250 meters elevation, featuring steep slopes covered by arrow bamboo forests and pine trees. The site has a mountain shelter with 28 beds to accommodate visitors on the alpine terrain.
The original hiking route from Dayuling Pass closed in 2022 due to landslides, prompting authorities to develop a new trail starting at kilometer 111.2 of Taiwan Highway 8. This rerouting restored access to the summit through an alternative approach.
The mountain takes its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles a traditional Chinese folding screen when viewed from certain perspectives. This naming reflects how local observers have long described what they see when looking at the slopes.
The route to the summit is challenging and requires steady footing and endurance on steep and rocky sections. Advance registration with the national park management is necessary to secure a spot at the mountain shelter.
Access requires crossing the Taziji River and climbing wooden ladders through steep and rocky terrain. This route features significant elevation changes that highlight the physical demands of reaching the summit.
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