Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The park organises hikes to Yushan Main Peak twice monthly from October to Decem-
ber. Call for reservations.
Sleeping & Eating
On the trail, cabin quality varies. Paiyun Lodge below the summit of Yushan has bunk
bedding, flush toilets, running water, solar lighting and a cafeteria.
Other cabins around the park are usually sturdy A-frames, with open floors for crash-
ing out on (some have a nice thick, black underpadding), a loft for extra bedding, solar
lights, a water source and ecotoilets. Some cabins also have clear space around them for
camping and a deck for cooking and lounging.
You can book meals at Paiyun Lodge (breakfast NT$150, lunch NT$300, dinner
NT$300). This gives you access to a multicourse buffet prepared by Bunun porters. In
the morning you get rice porridge and hot water.
Other cabins are unmanned, so you must bring your own supplies.
Shang Dung-pu Hostel
HOSTEL $
(Dōngpǔ Shānzhuāng; 049-270 2213; dm NT$300)
The only place to stay in the park if
you're not on a trail is this hostel at Tatajia. The rustic old wooden building has simple
bunk dorm beds, showers and toilets. Simple meals can be arranged if you give advance
notice, but you can buy instant noodles and snacks at the front desk. Book ahead if you
want to stay here.
Information
There are no banks in the park. Wi-fi is available on the summit of Yushan (no kidding!).
All of the following visitor centres provide maps in English, brochures and information
on current trail conditions.
Nanan Visitor Centre
(
03-888 7560; 83-3, Choching;
9am-4.30pm)
Tataka (Tatajia) Visitor Centre
(
9am-4.30pm)
Yushan National Park Headquarters
(
www.ysnp.gov.tw
; 515 Jungshan Rd, Sec 1, Shuili, Nan-
tou County, 515;
8.30am-5pm)
Getting There & Away
Public transport is nonexistent in the park. If you don't have your own vehicle or driver,
you might be able to hire a taxi in Alishan, or catch the sunrise-tour buses.
