Yushan (Jade Mountain) Summit
A 2-day trek to Taiwan's high point (3,952 m) — East Asia's fourth-highest peak.
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- Region
- Taiwan
- Country
- East Asia
- Biome
- Taiwanese alpine (2,600–3,952 m)
- Best season
- October – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Taiwanese alpine (2,600–3,952 m)
- Best season: October – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 2-day trek to Taiwan's high point (3,952 m) — East Asia's fourth-highest peak.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Taiwanese alpine (2,600–3,952 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
East Asia
Biome
Taiwanese alpine (2,600–3,952 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Yushan (Jade Mountain) Summit trip tools
Popular pursuits at Yushan (Jade Mountain) Summit
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.