Yushan Front Peak, Mountain summit in Yushan National Park, Taiwan.
The trail to Yushan Front Peak covers 7 kilometers with a total elevation gain of 719 meters, reaching an altitude of 3,239 meters.
The first documented climb of Yushan Front Peak occurred in April 1900 during an academic exploration led by Torii Ryūzō and Mori Ushinosuke.
Monroe Pavilion marks the location where American tax consultant J.E. Monroe fell in 1952, serving as both memorial and rest stop along the trail.
Hikers need to secure two permits: a National Park Permit and a Police Mountain Entry Permit, with applications accepted between 5 days to 2 months ahead.
The summit features 82 numbered metal bridges leading to Paiyun Lodge, creating a safe passage through the mountain's challenging rocky terrain.
GPS coordinates: 23.47554,120.91766
Latest update: March 29, 2025 10:05
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Alishan Forest Railway
12.2 km
Alishan National Scenic Area
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Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
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Paiyun Lodge
3.4 km
Couple Trees
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Gundai Mountain
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Lulin Observatory
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Yushan East Peak
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Dongpu Hot Spring
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Yushan West Peak
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Jinmentong Cliff
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Batongguan Grassland
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Yushan Southeast Peak
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Alishan Museum
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Cihyun Temple
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Giant Tree of Shuishan Mt
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I-nü Falls
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Mt. Lulu South Peak
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Tungpu daigaz
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Tataka Recreation Area
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Shiangsi Pavilion
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Summit of Yushan Main Peak
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