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Opening Hours
00:00-23:59
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Price
TWD 130
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Telephone
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Address
Wuling Rd., Heping Dist., Taichung City 424, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Snow Mountain (雪山) is the second highest peak in Taiwan and is a popular destination for many hikers visiting the island. It features the most beautiful trailhead, a mysterious black forest, and stunning and expansive cirques. Hikers come here to witness the sunrise and sea of clouds at the main peak, as well as the serene Cui Pond. Completing the full Snow Mountain (雪山) route typically takes about three days.
There are two accommodation options on the mountain, Qika Cabin and 369 Hut, both of which require advance reservation and a lottery system to confirm bed availability. Outside the huts, camping permits can also be obtained for those who wish to stay in tents.
The complete Snow Mountain (雪山) climbing route is as follows: Snow Mountain (雪山) Trailhead → (2km, 60 minutes) → Seven Card Mountain Hut → (3km, 250 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) East Peak → (2.1km, 50 minutes) → 369 Hut → (2.7km, 140 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) Cirque → (1.1km, 60 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) Main Peak → (1.1km, 40 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) Cirque → (2.7km, 100 minutes) → 369 Hut → (2.1km, 40 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) East Peak → (3km, 155 minutes) → Seven Card Mountain Hut → (2km, 50 minutes) → Snow Mountain (雪山) Trailhead.
Additionally, during the winter and spring seasons, the main peak, cirque, and black forest of Snow Mountain (雪山) are prone to snow and ice accumulation, requiring the use of ice climbing equipment such as crampons for safe passage. During the snowy season, in addition to entry and climbing permits, hikers must also provide a ""Snow Climbing Equipment and Self-Check Form"" and proof of leader snow training certification to be granted entry.
Notice
- Hiking on Snow Mountain is popular throughout the whole year. However, permits are required due to the limited cabin capacity. Therefore, we highly recommend hiking on weekdays to ensure you can obtain a national park permit. We will need your help filling out a form for the permit application associated with the 2D2N Snow Mountain Hiking Tour.
- It is snow season from December to March every year. To hike during snow season is strictly regulated in Xueba National Park. First, the group leader requires a certificate for hiking training in snowy conditions, which needs to be showed when applying for permits. Second, each hiker should have crampons and a hiking pole. Otherwise you will be not allowed to enter the trail at the checkpoint next to the trailhead.
- The service fee of the 2D2N Snow Mountain Hiking Tour starts from TWD12000 per person (private tour of at least 4 people) and depends on how many participants are in your group.
- The quote includes transportation (pick up and drop off in Taipei), a professional hiking guide (proportional to the group size), insurance (accident insurance of NT$2 million and medical insurance of TWD100,000), accommodation at Qika Cabin and 369 Cabin, a permit application for the national park and the police, meals (Day 1: Lunch & Dinner / Day 2: breakfast & dinner / Day 3: breakfast & lunch) and tickets for Wuling Farm. The quote doesn’t include certain meals (Day 2: lunch and Day 3: dinner) and any additional charges relating to accidents or medical treatment caused by high altitude sickness or personal disease. Lunch on day 2 & day 3 must be prepared yourself. We will you to Yilan to buy it on day 1.
- Hiking certificates issued by Xueba National Park can be applied for at Wuling Farm (TWD300 each).
- If you would like to lower the load of your backpack, you can hire an additional porter (TWD11000 for up to 25kg).
- We suggest people with heart disease (heart disorder or heart attack etc.), chronic disease or who are pregnant do not take this tour. Day 1 involves a 1-2 hour hike. Day 2 is usually around 10 hours and on the last day we hike for around 5 hours. A good level of fitness is required. Hikers are expected to carry around 15kg to the 369 Cabin.