Taiwan 100 Mountains
The highest peak in Taroko Nation Park sits at the north tip of the Central Mountain Range.
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Overview
Mountain Nanhu, which is at 3742m become the best-loved high mountain of outdoor lovers in Taiwan. Everyone who has been Nanhu mountain definitely attracted by its magnificent landscape. Nanhu mountain is the highest peak in Taroko Nation Park sits at the north tip of the Central Mountain Range.
Its trail is much longer hike than either Yushan or Snow Mountain (22.9k one way), taking at least four days. If you are able to take five days hike, it would probably be the best option to make a full day to fully explore the spellbinding moonscape of the summit ridges around Nanhu mountain at the top.
This trail is known of Nanhu cirques, where is the most apparent glacier in Taiwan. You can also have a visit to Shenmazhan Mountain, Nanhu North Mountain, Wuyanfeng, Nanhu East Peak, and Nanhu Main Peak along this trail.
Suggested Plan
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DAY0
Pick up – Hostel near trailhead
Pick up and take a good rest in hostel near to trailhead.
1
DAY1
Trailhead – New Yunleng Cabin (height: 2615m)
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
07:00 Nanhu trailhead (start hiking)
12:00 Songfengling & lunch (excluded)
16:30 New Yunleng Cabin
17:30 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
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DAY2
New Yunleng Cabin – Nanhu North Mountain – Wuyanfeng – Nanhu Cabin (height: 3380m)
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
07:00 Start hiking from New Yunleng Cabin
11:30 Nanhu North Mountain (3536m)
12:30 Wuyanfeng
15:00 Nanhu Cabin
17:30 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
3
DAY3
Nanhu Cabin – Nanhu East Peak – Nanhu Main Peak –Wuyanfeng – New Yunleng Cabin
02:30 get up & breakfast (included)
03:30 Start hiking from Nanhu Cabin
05:00 Nanhu East Peak (3632m)– sunrise
07:30 Nanhu Main Peak (3742m)
09:00 Back to Nanhu Cabin
11:30 Wuyanfeng
16:00 New Yunleng Cabin
17:30 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
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DAY4
New Yunleng Cabin – Trailhead – Drop Off
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
08:00 Start hiking from New Yunleng Cabin
14:30 Trailhead
17:00 Celebration Dinner (included)
(If you are able to take 5 days hike, we can have a more flexible schedule to enjoy the significant landmark.)
Precautions
Fitness-
A good fitness is required. The first day involves 8-hour walk to reach New Yunleng Cabin which is at 11.7km on the trail. The second day is usually around 8 hours to Nanhu Cabin at 21km on the trail. There is risk to heights and high altitude. Hikers are expected to carry around 10kg while hiking.
Accommodation-
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 Taroko national park’s 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 / Dinner, Day 4: 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, D3 and D4
Permit Applied-
The application of Taroko National Park 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.
