Yushan East Peak, Mountain summit in Xinyi Taoyuan District, Taiwan
Yushan East Peak is a mountain summit in Xinyi, Taoyuan District, Taiwan, rising to 3,869 meters above sea level. It stands slightly lower than the main Yushan summit but is connected to it along the same rocky high-altitude ridge, with open views toward the surrounding central range and the valleys below.
The central mountain system of Taiwan, including this peak, formed through a tectonic collision between the Eurasian and Philippine plates that began around 250 million years ago. The slow compression of rock over millions of years gradually pushed the terrain upward to create one of the highest points in East Asia.
The Bunun, one of Taiwan's indigenous groups, regard this mountain as part of their ancestral territory and have used the surrounding land for hunting and foraging across many generations. Hikers who reach the summit are moving through a landscape that still holds living meaning for the Bunun today.
Reaching this summit requires a Class A mountain permit, which must be applied for in advance before the trip. The climb takes several days and demands solid physical preparation along with gear suitable for sudden weather changes and cold temperatures at high altitude.
Although this peak sits on the standard route toward the main Yushan summit, most climbers pass it without stopping, making it one of the quieter high-altitude points along the trail. From here, the north face of the main summit comes into full view, an angle that cannot be seen from below.
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