Classic Itineraries
Disaster recovery project for trails No. 2 and No. 3 in Xintian, Taichung City under construction; trails closed
The Taichung City Tourism Bureau has commenced the disaster recovery project for trails No. 2 and No. 3 in Xintian, Taichung City, starting March 15, 2019. It is expected that from April 10 to May 10, 2019, Trail No. 3 of the Xintian hiking trails will be closed for stair improvement works. On the 25th, the Tourism Bureau urged the public to cooperate with the construction schedule and related measures to avoid impacting the project and ensure safety.
Loquat Festival Hiking Event – Taiping Residents Join in the Fun Despite the Rain
The Taiping District Office in Taichung held a “Happiness & Fun Gathering” at Xinfu Park on the 23rd as part of the Taiping Loquat Festival series of events, while the Taiping Farmers’ Association organized a “Loquat Industry & Hiking Event” at Dongbian Elementary School on the 24th. Despite a sudden drop in temperature and light rain, public enthusiasm remained undiminished.
The latest sea of clouds secret spot near Pinglin!
The latest sea of clouds secret spot near Pinglin!
Video: Mummified Body Found on Xiuguluan Mountain, Hiker 'Three Fish' Posts to Find Family
Earlier this month, a hiker surnamed Zhang fell to his death on Xiuguluan Mountain, and his body was retrieved on the 19th. Unexpectedly, late last night, another deceased hiker’s mummified body was discovered on Xiuguluan Mountain, unidentifiable. Well-known hiker 'Three Fish' Chan Chiao-yu also posted on Facebook to help locate the family.
Development Bank Group Celebrates 60th Anniversary: KGI Securities Staff Hike for Environmental Protection
KGI Securities participated in the “Cross Mountains 60, Striving for Excellence” mountain climbing event organized by Chinatrust Financial Holding to celebrate its 60th anniversary. From December last year to March this year, employees formed their own hiking teams, with over a thousand staff members and their families actively joining. Their footprints covered Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. While celebrating the 60th milestone of Development Bank Group, they engaged in meaningful and health-promoting hiking and environmental protection activities, fostering team unity and fulfilling corporate social responsibility.
Celebrating 60 Years of Development Bank of Taiwan, KGI Securities’ Thousand Staff Members Hike for the Environment
KGI Securities participated in the “Cross Mountains 60 – Towards Excellence” mountain hiking event organized by China Development Financial Holding Corporation (CDFH) to celebrate its 60th anniversary. From December last year to March this year, employees formed their own hiking teams, with over a thousand staff members and their families actively taking part. Their footprints spanned Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. While celebrating CDFH’s 60-year milestone, they engaged in the meaningful and health-beneficial activity of hiking for the environment, uniting colleagues and fulfilling corporate social responsibility.
Stronger Rescue Efforts: Central Monument Squad Receives Donation of Mountaineering Gear
The Central Monument Fire Squad frequently receives assignments to carry out mountain rescue missions at high altitudes. However, for a long time, subsidies from higher authorities have mainly focused on communal equipment such as ropes, descenders, and carabiners, while personal items like breathable sweat-wicking raincoats and heavy-duty mountaineering boots had to be purchased by firefighters themselves. A mysterious philanthropist asked the fire department to list their needs and donated over NT$377,000, helping ensure rescuers can better protect themselves while on duty in the mountains.
Applying for Mountain Climbing Made Easier: Ministry of the Interior Announces National Single-Entry Portal to Open in June
The Ministry of the Interior announced today that the national single-entry portal for mountain climbing is expected to open by the end of June this year. In the future, individuals wishing to enter controlled mountainous areas will be able to apply for park entry, mountain access, and mountain hut services through the portal, making the process much more convenient. Additionally, the Ministry is reviewing current restricted mountain climbing routes and plans to gradually open these areas to the public after completing auxiliary facilities such as route signage, allowing easier access to mountainous regions.
The Mini Great Wall of the North Coast: 5 Hidden Hiking Spots in Ruifang
The Mini Great Wall of the North Coast: 5 Hidden Hiking Spots in Ruifang
Bikini Hiker Tragedy Leads to Ban Lift: No More Restrictions on Mountain Entry Starting June 1
In January this year, "bikini hiker" Wu Jih-Yun died after falling into a valley while climbing Hei Shan near Bunjiu Mountain in Nantou County. Hikers criticized the government, blaming the ban and excessive regulation for her death. In response, Executive Yuan Political Deputy Minister Chang Ching-sen convened relevant agencies to discuss the issue and gathered feedback from hikers. They reached a consensus on “lifting mountain restrictions,” which will see national parks abolish entry controls and the Council of Agriculture’s Forestry Bureau open all forest roads. The changes will be completed before the summer vacation begins on June 1 this year.
Snow Mountain National Park 2019 Classic Lecture Series Kicks Off – Free Admission & Points Collection with Gifts
To promote mountain education and ecological conservation, Snow Mountain National Park has held lecture events for three consecutive years. This year’s theme is “Majestic Peaks & Ecology: Awakening for Conservation.” Between March and November, a series of lectures titled “Mountain Snow Mountain Green Living” and “Snow Mountain Wilderness Legends” will be held in Taichung, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. The park authority invites the public to join hands and hearts in this wild celebration, reconnecting with lush living and nature.
Bikini-clad hiker freezes to death; Presidential Office asks Chang Ching-sen to study ways to improve hiking environment
The recent death of bikini-clad hiker G on a mountain has drawn widespread attention, prompting President Tsai Ing-wen to express concern over hikers’ safety. She asked Executive Yuan Policy Coordinator Chang Ching-sen to hold discussions with hikers to understand their needs. Female mountaineer “Three Fishes” Yenda Chan Chiao-yu shared on Facebook on the afternoon of the 27th, recounting Chang’s remarks. Chang believes that mountain autonomy regulations should be completely abolished, and what Taiwan’s hiking community needs is a unified system for registration and related matters.
Lin Bo-hong's Mountain Hiking Experience – Princess, Take a Bite of the Adventure
Lin Bo-hong was particularly fortunate with hiking and trekking last year. Aside from traveling to the Canadian highlands and the Tibetan Plateau for film shoots, he also arranged a trekking trip with friends along Sweden’s "King’s Trail." The area is home to some of the world’s rare glacial remnants, and trekking through the valley for seven days allows one to experience all kinds of Arctic climate and weather phenomena. Lin Bo-hong was amazed by the experience. He also mentioned that the King’s Trail has become a must-visit pilgrimage site for avid hikers, open only for about two months in summer. Those interested should sign up and find a guide early, and then begin a series of preparations?!
Cherry Blossom Secret Spot: Zhonghe’s Hōlǔdì Park in Full Bloom
As February arrives, New Taipei City also welcomes cherry blossom season. The Taiwan mountain cherry blossoms at Hōlǔdì Park in Zhonghe District are an early-blooming variety, having begun to gradually bloom at the end of January. The blooming period is expected to last until mid-February. Visitors can chase the cherry blossoms at Hōlǔdì while hiking up the mountain to pay respects at the Fude Zhengshen Temple, enjoying a triple experience of blossom viewing, prayer, and hiking all in one go.
The Supervisory Yuan investigates the effectiveness of mountain education, aiming to further strengthen it to prevent mountain accidents.
The death of well-known hiker "G Brother" Wu Jiyun in a valley fall last month has drawn widespread attention to the issue of mountain education. The Supervisory Yuan stated that to ensure the safety of citizens engaging in mountain activities, it initiated an investigation as early as January 4, 2012, into concerns that mountain education might have become merely formalistic. On September 16, 2012, the investigation report was reviewed and approved, and letters were sent to the National Fire Agency under the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education calling for improvements.
Eerie Cries in the Mountains: Teen Insists on Investigating, Ends with a Shocking Outcome
If you heard crying coming from a mountain, would you climb up to check or ignore it? Trinity Smith, a passionate hiker from Colorado, USA, once kept hearing cries echoing from a barren, uninhabited mountain ridge—sounds like mournful wails. Determined to find out, she went up the mountain and unexpectedly saved a young life.
Travelers should stay alert during Spring Festival: Hiker contracts scrub typhus, nearly loses life
A man developed symptoms such as fever and muscle aches after hiking late last year. Initially thinking it was a cold from getting chilled, he took medication for some time with no improvement. Eventually, scabs appeared on his abdomen, and he was diagnosed at the hospital with the legally notifiable disease scrub typhus. If left untreated, the fatality rate can be as high as 60%.
Cultivate Correct Mountaineering Knowledge: Ministry of Education Holds First Winter Training for University Safety Personnel
In recent years, mountain accidents have been frequently reported, drawing public attention. For the first time, the Ministry of Education is conducting a winter training session from today until February 1 in the vicinity of Shei-Pa National Park and Wuling Farm for seed personnel responsible for university safety across the 107 academic year. Thirty participants are attending, and the Ministry aims to cultivate individuals with proper mountaineering knowledge to make climbing safer.
Another hiker falls off a slope and gets trapped with hypothermia; firefighters carry him down the mountain in 7 hours
The death of bikini-clad hiker Wu Jiyun in a valley highlights the challenges of mountain rescues. On the 26th, a 67-year-old man surnamed Zhuang from New Taipei City went hiking on the Xikaro Ancient Trail in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County. He accidentally fell off a slope, injuring himself and becoming immobile. The next morning, he called for help, and the fire department dispatched a rescue team to reach him. They secured Zhuang, who was at risk of hypothermia, on a collapsible stretcher and successfully brought him down the mountain for medical treatment around 10 p.m. that evening.
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