Yushan Main Peak
Also known as: Jade Mountain
Yushan (Jade Mountain) - the highest peak in Taiwan and Northeast Asia, a dawn summit above the clouds
The route
The line through Yushan NP, Taiwan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1TatakaTrailhead
Start
- 2Paiyun LodgeHut
Lottery lodge
- 3Yushan Main PeakSummit
NE Asia’s highest
Season & conditions
Year-round (best Oct-Apr for clear skies)
Cold, wind, altitude; snow/ice in winter
Open year-round (weather-dependent); a PERMIT LOTTERY plus the Paiyun Lodge draw are required. Confirm.
On the trail
Forest and rock to the highest summit in Northeast Asia
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
The main peak (standard); the harder connected peaks for the experienced
Getting there & staying
Tataka, from Alishan/Chiayi
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Paiyun Lodge (lottery) splits the climb
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Alishan / Chiayi; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
A national-park permit LOTTERY and the Paiyun Lodge bed draw are required. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule; cold, the exposed summit ridge, ice in winter
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.