Taiwan Hiking

Taiwan is a beautiful island between Mainland China and the Philippines. It is well-known for its mesmerizing nature, including jungle-like forests, dreamy waterfalls, or stunning mountain ranges. In fact, Taiwan has the highest density of 3,000+m mountains in the world. This webpage explores hiking options in Taiwan from the perspective of an expat and helps you prepare for your unforgettable trip.

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Hiking with a Permit

Most of the more spectacular hikes in Taiwan require you to first acquire a permit. The rules for this process depend on the hike - sometimes you can easily get a permit without much prior planning, sometimes the hike is so popular you have to enter a lottery with more than 20x as many entries as there are spots available. For some of these more popular hikes there are options available specifically for foreigners to apply for reserved spots during weekdays.
Apply for a Permit
Waterfall and Hot Spring Trails

Taiwan is also famous for its waterfalls and natural hot springs, some of which are easy to reach, some of which require several-hour hikes suitable only for experienced hikers. There is a popular website, which is alsoavailable in English, that provides detailed instructions on how to reach different waterfalls and hot springs all overTaiwan, including maps, videos, and information on parking options.
Explore Waterfalls and Hot Springs

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