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Yushan – Jade Mountain 2D/2N 
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Yushan
is, quite rightfully, the main icon of the emerging Taiwan
nation. While being the highest mountain in Taiwan at
an elevation of 3,952 meters (13,114 feet) it is, for
the reasonably fit and well prepared, eminently climbable.
Everyone, Taiwanese and visitor, should aim to make it
to the summit of this stunning peak at least once in their
lives.
Unfortunately (or rather fortunately) the number of people
issued permits – yes, essential nowadays, to ascend
it are limited. Permits for popular times, especially
weekends/holidays, are decided by lottery. In order to
improve our chances we try to organize hikes on weekdays
and apply well in advance.
Option 1 - Permit ONLY
We can help you apply for permits and then let you sort
out the rest. Cost - $900 for the first person, $400 for
additional people (this includes accommodation at Paiyun,
if available, and other required fees). Again... apply
early, and for weekdays if at all possible.
Option 2 – Barebones ‘supported’
We get you permits, transport you to the trailhead, shelter/feed/amuse
you the first night, and then let you do the actual ascent
yourself with whatever you require – info/gear (rental
possible). We will make arrangements/advise on transport
options for your return to Alishan/other cities. Cost
- $2000 first person, $500 per additional person.
Option 3 – Fully-Guided ‘all-in’
Depend on Barking Deer all the way to the top (and back)
– to have coffee brewing at 2:30 am, and to tell
you the difference between a Gem-faced Civet and a Yellow-throated
Marten. Details below and on faq.
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Day -1
Meet 8:30 pm downtown Tainan (or other agreed on location),
travel by van stopping on way for food, arriving midnight
at Tataka (2600m) - 20 km beyond Alishan. Camp, enjoy
the cool air, acclimatize, and sleep.
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Day 1
7 am awaken to the smell of a hearty breakfast and coffee.
7:30 ready packs, clear national park police checkpoint,
catch minibus shuttle to trailhead. 8am start hiking –
at a modest pace no doubt, as you feel your lungs wheeze,
heart pump, and you curse the abundance of gravity/shortage
of oxygen. Don’t worry no one gets left behind and
we stop often to admire the view. Trudge trudge.
11:30 am stop for lunch
3/4 pm arrive with great joy at Paiyun lodge (3402m).
Swap stories with other hikers, mellow out. If time/energy
allows, a side trip to Yushan west peak is possible.
5/6 pm have dinner, get cosy in your (very basic) dorm
bed and to sleep early.
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Day 2
Arise with everyone else around 3am (No, that is not a
typo! We can as a group decide the previous evening to
stay in our sleeping bags and head of later, but the sunrise
is worth it.) Anyone not feeling capable of making the
summit may stay horizontal. Quick breakfast, and of up
the trail, headlamps lighting the path. After an hour
or so slog we are above the tree line, within another
few minutes (of hairy, grip-onto-the-chains adventure)
you arrive at the summit feeling GOOD! Wait for the sunrise,
munching on snacks carried up by your cheery guide; pose
for photos; be amazed the world can be such a wonderful
place - a religious experience for many…
Descend to Paiyun lodge, gather up gear, and start down
the trail stopping if desired for side treks. Arrive back
at vehicle late afternoon/evening. Return to Tainan late
evening. Start boasting…
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Read the FAQ here
See extra pictures here
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