Yushan National Park, National park in central Taiwan
Encompassing 103,121 hectares, Yushan National Park contains dense forests, deep valleys, and Taiwan's highest peak, reaching 3,952 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Yushan National Park in 1985 marked a milestone in Taiwan's conservation efforts, protecting numerous endangered species and their natural habitats.
The Bunun indigenous people maintain their traditional practices within the park boundaries, including annual ceremonies connected to the mountain's seasonal changes.
Visitors need to obtain permits through the park's online system before accessing hiking trails, with applications recommended at least one month before arrival.
The park contains 30 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation, making it the location with the highest concentration of tall mountains in Taiwan.
Location: Nantou County
Location: Chiayi County
Location: Kaohsiung
Location: Hualien County
Inception: April 10, 1985
Operator: 內政部營建署玉山國家公園管理處
Website: http://ysnp.gov.tw/en
GPS coordinates: 23.47000,120.95727
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
Yushan Main Peak
2 m
Tianchi
21.9 km
Xiuguluan Mountain
10.7 km
Paiyun Lodge
863 m
Couple Trees
8.3 km
Sancha Mountain
20.6 km
Xiangyang Collapse
21.5 km
Mount Guan
27.3 km
Xiangyangshan
21 km
Gundai Mountain
11.9 km
Lulin Observatory
8.6 km
Yushan East Peak
814 m
Dongpu Hot Spring
10.7 km
Yushan Front Peak
4.1 km
Yushan South Peak
2.6 km
Kuhanuoxin Mountain
22.9 km
Dafen, Hualien
17.8 km
Xiangyang National Forest Recreation Area
23 km
Guanshanlingshan
22.2 km
Yushan West Peak
2.4 km
Kuaigu
23.8 km
Jinmentong Cliff
4.3 km
Batongguan Grassland
4.7 km
Yushan Southeast Peak
3.5 km
向陽名樹
22.3 km
Malijianan Mountain
17.3 km
Nanyushan
5.6 km
Xiangyang waterfall
22.2 kmReviews
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