🇹🇼 Taiwan

Taiwan is a surprisingly mountainous island, where over 260 peaks exceeding 3,000 metres rise within a relatively small area. The highest mountain is Yushan (Jade Mountain) at an altitude of 3,952 metres – the highest peak in the whole of East Asia. The dramatic landscape of the five main mountain ranges, particularly the Central Range stretching 500 km from north to south across the island, offers densely forested subtropical slopes, alpine meadows, rocky ridges and glacial lakes. The famous Hundred Peaks of Taiwan (Baiyue) present a prestigious challenge for mountaineers from around the world, from the majestic Xueshan (Snow Mountains) through the treacherous Zhongyangjian to the iconic Dabajianshan obelisk. Thanks to its unique location at the junction of tectonic plates and its tropical climate, Taiwan is one of the most densely forested places on the planet – ideal for multi-day treks in wild and largely unspoilt nature.