hehuanshan main peak trail overview
The view around the main peak of Hehuanshan is spectacular as there are no mountain ranges blocking the view. Standing on the peak, you can take a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Zhongyangjian, Qilai Mountains, Hehuan Mountains, Mt. Nenggao, Mt. Nanhu, and even Yushan in the distance.
Popularity
The main peak of Hehuanshan is one of the most popular of 100 Peaks of Taiwan, and many people climb both the main peak of Hehuanshan and the Shimen mountain in a single day, making it suitable for hikers who are new to the area.
Suitable Season
We recommend going to hehuanshan in spring, summer and autumn. You can appreciate azaleas in spring, avoid hot weather in summer, or see silver grass in fall.
Weather in hehuanshan main peak
You can check the weather in Hehuanshan by looking at the live video monitor.
How to go to hehuanshan main peak trail
Three ways to go to hehuanshan main peak trail
Transportation:
First, you need to go to Taichung, then take a bus from Taichung to Qingjing, and finally from Qingjing to Hehuanshan
How to get to Taichung from Taipei ?
- Take the high speed rail from Taipei Station to Taichung Station.
- Take TR from Taipei Station to Taichung Station.
How to get to Taichung from Taoyuan Airport ?
- Take the Airport MRT to Taoyuan HSR Station, then take the HSR to Taichung HSR Station.
- Take bus 1623 directly to Taichung Railway Station (Minzu Rd), ticket offices are located in the arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and 2.
How to get to Qingjing from Taichung?
- Take Taiwan tourist shuttle 6664 (frequency with grey color) to Qingjing Farm
How to take Taiwan tourist shuttle 6664?
- From Taichung Railway Station: Walk to the Taichung Gancheng bus station to take Taiwan tourist shuttle 6664 (*How to get from Taichung Railway Station to Taichung Gangcheng Station)
- From Taichung High Speed Rail (HSR) Station: Go to the service counter at Exit 5 on the 1st floor of Taichung HSR station area to take bus 6664.
How to get to Hehuanshan from Qingjing?
＊Reservations are recommended Click here to reserve a bus.
- Take bus 6658A from 國民賓館（Red Arrow） to 武嶺（Red Arrow）
Drive to hehuanshan main peak:
Rent a car and navigate to Kunyang rest station or Wuling Parking.
Private Mandarin Driver Guide to the mountain:
Parking Information
Available Parking Facilities
Wuling Parking has fewer parking spaces, but it is closer to the hiking trailhead and about 10 minutes’ walk away.
Kunyang rest station has more parking spaces but is a 25-minute walk from the trailhead.
Fees and Regulations
Both car parks are free of charge
Access to the hehuanshan main peak trailhead
From Car Park to trailhead.
From Wuling Parking to Hehuan Main Peak trailhead: walk towards the yellow arrow for 10 minutes and you will see the trailhead sign on the right.
From Kunyang rest station to Hehuan Main Peak trailhead: walk 25 minutes in the direction of the yellow arrows and you will see the trailhead sign on the left.
The trailhead sign
Scenery along the trail
Scenery in fall
Scenery in summer
Hiking Details
Trail Length, Round Trip Time and Difficulty
1.8km one way. Go for 1 hour, back for 40 minutes, very easy, no steps, very gentle gradient.
Scenic spots along the trail
Along the way, there is a Maya platform, which is suitable for taking photos of the Galaxy at night.
Any necessary permits or fees
No permit required, free of charge
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 trail, it may be windy on the mountain, 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 main peak of Hehuan, 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 Hohuan Main Peak Trail.
