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Nantou | Taiwan's Endemic Juniperus × Hehuanshan Alpine Flowers | 1-Day Tour

Taiwan | Nantou |

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12 hr

6~8 for a group

Self-arrival

14Days prior to the tour for booking

Language： Chinese、English

JPY ¥ 1,259.1 up

Nantou | Taiwan's Endemic Juniperus × Hehuanshan Alpine Flowers | 1-Day Tour

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Tour Overview

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Visit Hehuan Mountain, the most accessible 3,000-meter mountain in the Central Mountain Range of central Taiwan

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The alpine flowers on Hehuan Mountain bloom in summer, embellishing the green mountain with colorful beauty.

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Pick-up at Taichung High Speed Rail Station and Cingjing Farm, and a day trip to Huihuan Mountain

The Hehuanshan Mountain range is located in central Taiwan, on the border of Hualien and Nantou counties. It consists of seven connected peaks, characterized by fir forests and bamboo meadows, endemic to Taiwan. The road to Hehuanshan is accessible by car, making it one of the most accessible of Taiwan's 100 Peaks. (*The 100 Peaks of Taiwan are selected by renowned mountaineers to represent 100 peaks over 3,000 meters in elevation, characterized by unique, steep, and beautiful scenery, and with distinctly tapering peaks.)

Winter attracts many visitors due to the snowfall. In spring and summer, the Hehuanshan Mountains are a vibrant spectacle of blooming flowers along the way!

Alpine flowers are a key ecological feature of Hehuanshan. The diverse terrain and abundant rainfall have enriched the mountain with unique alpine plants. In spring and summer, the Yushan azalea, red-haired azalea, and safflower, along with Taiwan lilies, Japanese knotweed, goldenrod, and Yushan sedge in midsummer, and Taiwan monkshood and Yushan pink in autumn, add a vibrant and beautiful touch to the mountaintops. A one-day flower viewing itinerary to Hehuan Mountain will adjust the peak-climbing route based on the blooming season.

- Attraction Introduction -

▲ Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area
Taiwan's first national forest recreation area boasts numerous high peaks, including Hehuan Main Peak, Hehuan East Peak, Hehuan Jianshan, and Shimenshan. The area boasts a rare forest boundary, where coniferous forests over 3,000 meters tall meet Yushan arrow bamboo, creating a rare forest boundary. From Hehuan East or North Peak, you can spot the endemic Taiwan juniper (Yushan juniper), a species that braves frost, snow, and strong winds to ascend the mountaintops, adding a touch of poetic beauty to the mountaintops.

▲ Hehuan East Peak Trail
Hehuan East Peak is the second highest peak in the Hehuan Group, rising 3,421 meters. Its majestic, soaring peak offers expansive views from the summit, and it takes about an hour to reach the summit. The Hehuan East Peak Trail offers distinct scenery throughout the seasons. The trail is located where the Yushan Rhododendron population is most concentrated. During the blooming seasons of May and June, the mountain is ablaze with vibrant colors.

▲ North Hehuan Mountain Trail
North Hehuan Mountain, at 3,422 meters, is the highest peak in the Hehuan Group. The round trip from the trailhead to the summit takes approximately four to five hours. Hehuan North Peak offers the best view of the red-haired azaleas. Upon entering the trailhead, you're surrounded by a magnificent sea of red-haired azaleas.

Activity process

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07:30 AM High Speed Rail Taichung Station (Meeting Point 1)

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09:00 AM Cingjing Visitor Center (Meeting Point 2)

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09:00 AM – 11:00 AM Drive (Cingjing Visitor Center -> Hehuan East Peak or North Peak Trailhead)

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(The route will be adjusted according to the flowering season)

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11:00 AM–4:30 PM Hehuan East Peak or North Peak Trail (route may vary depending on flowering season)

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(English-speaking mountain guide explains alpine forest physiognomy and flower ecology)

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Lunch: Aboriginal style rice pack

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04:30 PM – 05:00 PM Rest stop (3158 Coffee)

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05:00 PM – 05:30 PM Drive (Hehuan Mountain -> Cingjing Visitor Center (Return Point 1))

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05:30 PM – 07:30 PM Drive (Hehuan Mountain -> Taichung High Speed Rail Station (Return Point 2))

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Nantou | Taiwan's Endemic Juniperus × Hehuanshan Alpine Flowers | 1-Day Tour

Travel Notes

- To ensure passenger safety and a quality trip, please obey the instructions of the driver, guide, and mountain guide and refrain from leaving the group without permission. Due to considerations of personal fitness, safety, and the group's return time, all instructions must be followed by the driver, guide, and mountain guide. Any unauthorized departure from the group, regardless of instructions, will be the sole responsibility of the individual.
- Passengers aged 8 and above are recommended. Children aged 8-12 must be accompanied by a parent, and those aged 80 and above must be accompanied by a family member.
- This tour is a professional mountaineering route suitable for experienced climbers. However, as the majority of the trip is spent in the mountains, prior physical fitness or mountaineering experience is recommended.
- Before registering, please ensure you are in good health and suitable for mountain climbing and outdoor hiking. Those with heart disease, fear of heights, high blood pressure, pregnancy, or other conditions that may make outdoor activities unsuitable, or those who are too young or physically unable to complete the tour independently, should not register.
- This tour will typically depart from Taichung High Speed Rail Station. Pickup and drop-off can also be arranged at the Cingjing Farm Visitor Center. The actual pickup time will be notified separately. Please select the meeting point at the time of booking for ease of arrangement.
- Overnight accommodations will be in double suites, which will be assigned based on the order of registration and availability (gender separate). If you are traveling with friends but registering separately, please contact customer service for arrangements.
- As the tour involves hiking, please wear comfortable, lightweight clothing and non-slip shoes. As temperatures can drop at night, please also bring warm clothing.
- Please bring your own sunscreen, mosquito repellent, rain gear, drinking water, and any other personal medications. We can assist with rental of hiking gear, but please request it in advance at the time of booking.
- The actual hiking itinerary may be subject to minor adjustments to the itinerary and attractions based on the guide's availability, weather conditions, or special circumstances. - This tour is located in an alpine environment. Littering, fruit peels, and kitchen waste are strictly prohibited. Please respect the beautiful mountains and put your own trash in a trash bag and bring it down the mountain.
- To ensure that forest enthusiasts can cherish the land while minimizing impact on the environment, please adhere to the relevant LNT (Leave No Trace) guidelines: thorough planning and preparation, camping and hiking in affordable locations, proper waste disposal, maintaining the original appearance of the environment, reducing the impact of fire on the environment, respecting wildlife, and considering other users.

Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

-Professional English-speaking driver

-English-speaking mountain guide

-Gas for a 9-seater vehicle

-Tolls

-Lunch

-Tour liability insurance

The cost does not include:

Any expenses not specified in this itinerary, any self-funded expenses or any expenses arising from the itinerary.

Cancellation Clauses

Cancellations made 41 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 5% handling fee.

Cancellations made 31-40 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 10% handling fee.

Cancellations made 21-30 days (including the 30th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2-20 days (including the 20th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 30% handling fee.

Cancellations made 1 day prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made 2 days prior to the start of the trip will incur a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations made 1 day prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Refunds are not available on the start date of the trip.

If the event is affected by force majeure (e.g., typhoon warnings, heavy rain alerts, etc.), the organizer will determine whether to cancel the event. A refund will be issued to the original payment method after deducting necessary expenses.

Requests for rescheduling due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If participation is terminated during the event due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.

Meeting point:

High Speed Rail Taichung Station 07:30 AM / Cingjing Visitor Center 09:00 AM