Xueshan East Peak, Mountain peak in Heping District, Taiwan.
Xueshan East Peak rises to 3,201 meters (10,502 feet) within Shei-Pa National Park and offers views across multiple mountain ranges in central Taiwan. The summit sits within a network of ridges that connect different ecological zones.
The mountain received its name during the Qing Dynasty when Western visitors called it Mount Sylvia, and Japan later renamed it Tsugitakayama in 1923. These successive names mark different periods of outside influence on the region.
The local Atayal indigenous people call the mountain Sekuwan, a name that reflects how rocks naturally break into smaller pieces on these slopes. You can see this geological feature as you move through the terrain.
Climbers need to obtain permits between 35 days and 4 months in advance, depending on whether they are local or international visitors. Planning ahead is essential since approval times vary based on your origin.
The summit trail passes two mountain cabins where hikers must carry their own sleeping and cooking equipment for overnight stays. These basic shelters enable multi-day hikes but require visitors to be self-sufficient.
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