Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Yushan National Park & Western Taiwan
Hiking & Landscapes
The 3000m plus spine of Taiwan runs through the west, with three ranges competing for
scenic supremacy. Yushan (3952m), the highest mountain in Taiwan, is just one of many
worthy hiking opportunities.
Temples & Traditional Festivals
As one of the first areas settled by Chinese immigrants, the west is home to some of
Taiwan's oldest temples. Exuberant yearly festivals such as the weeklong Matsu Pilgrim-
age honour a pantheon of traditional folk gods.
Bird- & Butterfly-Watching
With its wealth of protected reserves and national parks, the west is a haven for endemic
species such as the Mikado pheasant and several hundred butterfly species. Vast numbers
of purple milkweed butterflies pass through each year.
