Hehuanshan East Peak Trail Overview
Hehuanshan East Peak is 3,421 meters above sea level and is the second-highest peak of the Hehuanshan Group of Peaks. The trail offers distinctive scenery in all seasons, and along the trail is the highest concentration of azaleas in Yushan, with peach-colored azaleas all over the mountain in May and June.
In the past, there used to be a ski training ground on the east side of the East Peak, where the slope is relatively gentle, so abandoned cable car transfer stations can be seen along the trail. From the top, you can see the Mt. Zhongyangjian, Qilai Mountains, Hehuan Mountains, Mt. Nenggao, Mt. Nanhu, and even Yushan at a glance.
Popularity
Hehuanshan East Peak is one of the most popular of 100 Peaks of Taiwan, and many people find it to be one of the easier trails among the 100 Peaks, making it suitable for those who are new to hiking. You can also take the Shimen mountain after climbing East Peak.
Suitable Season and Temperature
In spring, you can see azaleas in May and June, and the average temperature is about 15 degrees Celsius during the day and 5 degrees Celsius at night.
In summer, it is suitable for summer vacation and viewing the Milky Way, the average temperature is about 15 degrees Celsius, and in autumn, you can see the silver grass, the average temperature is about 10 degrees Celsius.
Weather in Hehuanshan East Peak
You can check the weather in Hehuanshan by checking the live video monitor.
Transportation to Hehuanshan East Peak
Public transport
1. How to get to Taichung?
From Taipei to Taichung:
– By High Speed Rail: From Taipei High Speed Rail Station to Taichung High Speed Rail Station.
– By Taiwan Railway: From Taipei Station to Taichung Station.
From Taoyuan Airport to Taichung:
– To Taichung High Speed Rail Station: Take the Airport MRT to Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station, then take the High Speed Rail to Taichung High Speed Rail Station. – To Taichung Railway Station: Take bus 1623 to Taichung Railway Station (Minzu Intersection), ticket offices are located in the arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and 2.
2. How to get from Taichung to Qingjing?
Take Taiwan tourist shuttle 6664 (frequency with grey color) to Qingjing Farm
How to take Taiwan tourist shuttle 6664?
– From Taichung Railway Station: Take 6664 from Taichung Gangcheng Station.
＊How to get from Taichung Railway Station to Taichung Gangcheng Station
– From Taichung High Speed Rail (HSR) Station: Take bus 6664 at the service counter at Exit 5 on the 1st floor of Taichung HSR Station.
3. How to get to Wuling from Qingjing? (Reservations are recommended.) Click here to reserve a bus.
Take bus 6658A from 國民賓館 to 松雪樓.
Drive to Hehuanshan East Peak:
Rent a car and navigate to Hehuan Mountain Visitor Centre, there is a parking lot nearby.
Private Mandarin Driver Guide to Hehuanshan East Peak
Hehuanshan East Peak Parking Information
Available Parking Facilities
The parking lot of Hehuanshan Mountain Visitor Centre
Fees and Regulations
Free of charge
Access to the Hehuanshan East Peak trailhead
From Car Park to trailhead.
From the Hehuanshan Mountain Visitor Centre parking lot to Songxue Lodge: Navigate to Songxue Lodge. When you see the Songxue Lodge red sign, walk towards the red arrow.
The trailhead sign
Scenery along the trail
Reach the summit
Hiking Details
Trail Length, Round Trip Time, and Difficulty
One-way 1.1km, must return, 1.5 hours there, 1 hour back, total of 2 hours 30 minutes round trip, low difficulty, mostly stone steps, and wooden trestles, Hehuanshan East Peak is uphill the whole way, slightly more difficult than the main peak of Hehuanshan, the difference between the trailhead and the summit is about 300 meters.
Scenic spots along the trail
The remains of the cable car transfer station, originally Taiwan’s first ski resort but gradually disappeared due to climate change and insufficient snow, where you can take a photo with the huge cable car turntable.
Any necessary permits or fees
No permit required, free of charge
Equipment
Mountaineering shoes, trekking poles, warm clothes (e.g. windproof jackets or down jackets), woolen hats, scarves, water, food, rain gear, sunscreen, and medicines.
Points to note
Easy to get altitude sickness, thin air on the mountain makes it easy to get short of breath, it is recommended to take several breaks in the middle of the hike, it may be windy on the mountain, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and a hat, and in winter, you need to bring more down jackets and raincoat.
After climbing the Hehuanshan East Peak, if you still have stamina, you can climb another trail called Shimenshan.
Or you can go to Songxue Lodge, Wuling, or Shimenshan earlier to watch the sunrise before hiking the Hehuanshan East Peak.
