Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sheipa National Park
Many rivers and one mountain range (the Snow) run through this rugged 768-sq-km na-
tional park in northern Taiwan. Sheipa National Park (Xuěbà Guójiā Gōngyuán) is home
to 51 mountain peaks of over 3000m each, and is the primary source of drinking water
for northern and central Taiwan. Many consider the mountain scenery here to be
Taiwan's finest.
The park was established in 1992 and much of it remains inaccessible (in fact, prohib-
ited) to ordinary travellers. The three sections you are permitted to enter are the forest re-
creation areas of Wuling, Guanwu and Syuejian near Taian Hot Springs. In the case of
the first two, multiday trails from the recreation areas lead deep into the rugged interior
of the park.
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are inconveniently located on the road to Taian Hot Springs, though there is a
branch in Wuling Farm, the starting place for most hikes.
