[2025 Nantou Attraction] Travel Guide for Hehuanshan East Peak (Updated May)

Hehuan East Peak, 3,421 meters above sea level, is the second highest peak in the Hehuan Peaks. The trailhead is behind Songxue Tower, and the slope is steep. The drop from the trailhead to the summit is about 300 meters, and the round trip takes about 1.5-2 hours. The trail is 1.1 kilometers long, well-paved, and mainly consists of steps along the way. Hehuan Mountain has beautiful scenery, where you can see the sea of ​​clouds and the starry sky🌌 The trails have different seasons, and azaleas are in full bloom in spring🌺 Due to the gentle slope of the East Peak, it was used as a ski practice area in the early days. You can see the abandoned ski lift on the way up the mountain🚠 There may be snow on the trail in winter, so it is recommended to bring your own snow equipment such as snow boots and ice grippers. 🔸How to get there 1️⃣ Drive there 2️⃣ Nantou Bus operates three bus trips a day from the National Hotel to Xiaofengkou, passing through Songxue Tower. Since I was starting from Taipei, I chose the mountaineering carpooling group in the Facebook group. It is generally recommended to depart from Taichung and stay one night at Cingjing Farm Then make an appointment for a driver to take you directly to the Hehuanshan Tourist Service Center The trail to the ski resort is about 450 meters long. You can see the entrance to the Hehuan East Peak on the right side of the ski resort. *Some information comes from the official website of Taroko National Park #GlobalTravel

I stayed at Cingjing Chenxi Villa. I decided to stay there because the room rate was discounted. In fact, there are so many insects that mosquito swatters are useless. The room looked OK, I took some photos of the night view. the next day The light of dawn had just broken through the horizon, and the sky over Hehuan East Peak began to change from dark blue to soft pink and orange. There was a gentle breeze and the air was filled with a fresh mountain scent. At this quiet moment, the mountains are like sleeping giants, quietly waiting for the sunrise. As the sun slowly rises, golden sunlight shines on the mountain peaks, instantly lighting up the entire valley. The sunlight shines through the clouds, forming gorgeous beams of light, illuminating the hillside covered with rhododendrons. The rhododendrons look particularly beautiful in the morning light, and their red, pink and white petals are like a colorful painting, spreading across the green hillside. The sea of ​​rhododendrons on the East Peak of Hehuan Mountain seems like an endless ocean of flowers. Each flower blooms in the morning light, and the dewdrops on the petals sparkle in the sunlight, like countless crystal clear gems. When the wind blows, the sea of ​​flowers rises and falls like waves, emitting a faint floral fragrance that makes people feel relaxed and happy. #trip #relax #like

Hehuanshan is one of the best mountains to watch the sunrise. The sun will emerge from the mountain range. Along the road, there will be cars stopping to watch the sunrise, both private cars and tour buses. It is another highlight that if you come to Cingjing, you must watch the sunrise at Hehuanshan. The wind is cool and the grass is swaying. It is very beautiful. You can come by yourself or with a tour. #summerdream

This is our trip/tour last january 28,2024 at hehuanshan taiwan. It was really a nice experience because if you don’t know snow will fall at the highest part of the mountain here in taiwan so we need to travel atleast 2 hours from taichung city. Aside from the snow you can also visit na sheeps in the lower part of the mountain and it was an unforgettable experience, just need to buy some for the sheep so you can feed them. 🥰