Yushan East Peak, Mountain summit in Xinyi Taoyuan District, Taiwan
Yushan East Peak rises to 3,869 meters and offers sweeping views across Taiwan's central range and the valleys stretching below. The summit sits above the tree line, where thin vegetation clings to rocky slopes.
The mountain formed about 250 million years ago when tectonic collision between the Eurasian and Philippine plates created Taiwan's entire central mountain system. This geological process elevated the landscape to create one of East Asia's highest peaks.
The Bunun people maintain deep ties to this peak, using the surrounding land for traditional hunting and gathering practices passed down through generations. Their presence shapes how locals and visitors understand the landscape.
Climbers must obtain a Class A mountain permit and arrange their own transportation to reach the trailhead. The climb is strenuous and takes several days, so visitors should come prepared for high altitude conditions and sudden weather changes.
Winter temperatures at the summit dip below freezing, creating frost patterns on exposed rocks and forming delicate ice crystals on sparse vegetation. These frozen formations reveal how harsh the high altitude environment truly is.
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