Taiwan 100 Mountains
"Mirror of the moon", the second highest lake in Taiwan.
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Overview
Jiaming Lake is the second highest lake in Taiwan. This oval-shaped lake is 120meters long and 80 meters wide at an elevation of 3,310 meters, which surrounded by emerald green forest plantation and wildlife. Two of Taiwan 100 Mountains- Siangyang Mountain and Sancha Mountain are located along this hiking trail with a length 13 km.
In Bunun language, Jiaming Lake is called “Mirror of the moon”. In Taiwan, it is traditionally referred as “Angel’s teardrop” due to its blue color. This beautiful cirque makes Jiaming Lake becomes one of the most popular hiking trail these years.
Taking at least 3 days 3 nights hiking trip is suggested for the first visit to Jiaming Lake, we can have a more flexible schedule to enjoy the beautiful landscape and do an adaptation to high altitude for avoiding AMS (Altitude mountain sickness).
Suggested Plan
0
DAY0
Pick up – Hostel near trailhead
Pick up and take a good rest in hostel near to trailhead.
1
DAY1
Trailhead – Jiaming Lake Cabin (height: 3350m)
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
08:30 Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area
12:00 Siangyang Cabin & lunch (excluded)
16:00 Jiaming Lake Cabin
17:00 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
2
DAY2
Jiaming Lake – Sancha Mountain - Jiaming Lake Cabin
05:00 get up & breakfast (included)
06:30 Start hiking from Jiaming Lake cabin
09:30 Jiaming Lake & Brunch (excluded)
11:00 Sancha Mountain (3494m)
13:30 Jiaming Lake Cabin
17:00 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
3
DAY3
Siangyang Mountain – Trailhead – Drop off
05:00 get up & breakfast (included)
06:00 Start hiking from 369 cabin
07:30 Siangyang Mountain (3603m)
09:30 Siangyang Cabin & brunch (excluded)
12:30 Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area
14:30 Celebration dinner (included)
Precautions
Fitness-
The first day involves 8-hour walk, the second day and third day are usually around 6 hours walk. There is risk to heights and high altitude. A good level of fitness is required. Hikers are expected to carry around 8-10kg while hiking.
Accommodation-
Jiaming Lake Cabin (Dormitory room) or tent
Transportation-
Private transportation is provided from anywhere in Taipei or the Taipei/Taoyuan Airport, pickup in other locations can be arranged. Vehicles are insured and guides accompanied throughout during the transportation.
Leaders and Safety-
All of our leaders and guides are certified and carry first aid kits.
Inclusions-
1. Professional hiking guide
2. All Siangyang National Forest Recreation Area permits, transport and guide services fee
3. Insurance for transportation
4. All accommodations
5. All meals (Day 1: Breakfast / Dinner, Day 2: Breakfast / / Dinner, Day 3: Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)
6. Travel agent liability insurance (Accident insurance of TWD 2 millions & medical insurance of TWD100, 000)
7. Sleeping bag rental
Exclusions-
1. Packed lunch of D1, D2 and D3
Permit Applied-
The application of Jiaming Lake Cabin can be registered 1 month before your hiking date, weekdays (Sun. ~ Thurs.) is easier to apply the permit. If you are interested in this trip, please confirm your hiking trip at least 1 month before with us for applying your permit.
