Yushan (Jade Mountain) Hike – Full Video Walkthrough
Watch our full two-day hike of Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan’s highest peak at 3,952 m – from Tataka Trailhead to Paiyun Lodge, then the pre-dawn summit push via Wind Tunnel, with real trail conditions, elevation, and exposure.
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About This Yushan Hiking Video
This video follows our full Yushan (Jade Mountain) hike over two days: from Tataka Trailhead to Paiyun Lodge on day one, then the summit push in the dark to reach Taiwan’s highest peak at sunrise (or in our case, cloud!). If you’re planning your own hike, this gives you a realistic sense of the trail, exposure, and pacing between the key landmarks.
Looking for detailed permits, distances, elevation tables, maps and packing tips? Read the full Yushan (Jade Mountain) hiking guide →
Video Chapters
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- [00:00] Start & trail overview
- [01:35] Monroe Pavilion
- [02:56] White Wood Forest Lookout
- [03:29] The Great Precipice
- [04:26] Arriving at Paiyun Lodge
- [06:29] Wind Tunnel & exposure
- [08:47] Yushan Main Peak summit
- [10:18] Descent back to Paiyun Lodge
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