Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area
Xiulin Township
· Nature & Scenery
When it comes to snow and high mountains, Hehuan Mountain is the top choice for many people in Taiwan, and that is exactly what makes Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area so uniquely scenic. Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area is Taiwan’s first national forest recreation area. It earned this honor as early as 1963 because of its exceptional scenery and alpine ecosystem. Here you can see vast Yushan bamboo grasslands, experience temperatures that are about 18°C colder than lowland areas, easily hike three of the park’s famous peaks that are all over 3,000 meters high—Hehuan Main Peak, Hehuan East Peak, and Shimen Mountain—and stay at Songxue Lodge to enjoy a magnificent sea of stars at night. The area is also home to many birds found only at high elevations, including the alpine accentor, Vinaceous rosefinch, and fire-tailed sunbird, waiting for you to visit. Snow scenery is one of Hehuan Mountain’s signature features. In winter, the pure white snow is one of the most enchanting dreamlike sights in subtropical Taiwan. Every May, the elegant Yushan rhododendron flower sea covers the green mountain slopes with red and white patches, almost like a fresh snowfall, creating one of the area’s most stunning seasonal scenes and showcasing the beauty of Hehuan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area throughout the year.
