Yuan Zui Mountain (鳶嘴山)

Yuan Zui Mountain (鳶嘴山) Yuanzui Mountain is situated within Taichung's Snow Mountain National Forest Park (大雪山國家森林遊樂區) and is a short hour-long drive outside of Taichung city. The mountain, known as Yuanzui Mountain (鳶嘴山) or "Birds Beak Mountain" is most attractive due to the fact that it gives people with even novice hiking ability the chance to climb to one of Taiwan's high peaks and also because the the view from the peak offers amazing 360 degree panoramic views of the mountains and valleys below. At 2,180 meters (7,152 feet), the mountain is a relatively high one but as it is one of the peaks that belongs to North-Eastern Taiwan's Snow Mountain Range (雪山山脈), it is actually a bit of a baby compared to some of its neighbours which rise up to as high as 3,886 meters. Don't let that dismay you however as it is one of the most accessible of the "Bai-yue" peaks and does not require hikers to stay overnight or apply for a permit months in advance. The trail to the peak is well-developed and also well-marked but it is important that when you hie, the mountain that you travel in a group and don't travel alone.  There are dangerous portions of the hike, so it is important that you take extreme caution and make sure that you are comfortable with using the ropes and climbing up and down a rock face before making an attempt to hike this one. The payoff for those who do complete the hike are beautiful panoramic views of the Snow Mountain range and Taiwan's alpine environment.  Hikers don't necessarily need to apply for a permit before hiking this mountain but it is a good idea while on your way up to the trailhead to stop in at Taichung Police Bureau's Heping Precinct (和平分局大棟派出所) to "sign-in" which more or less just requires you to fill in your name, ID number/passport number and phone number to let the police know you are up on the mountain in case of emergency. The police station is a few kilometres ahead of the trailhead and can't really be missed as you'll see a bunch of cars parked alongside the small mountain road with hikers inside signing in. If you don't want to take the few minutes to sign in, its up to you, no one is going to check for a permit at the trailhead, but if there is an emergency its better to be safe than sorry. How to get there? For DIY, From Fengyuan Station, walk around 5 minutes until you reach the Fengyuan Bus Terminal beside PX Mart and Take bus.no. 206,207 or 208 and drop at Zhongke Kou, Transfer to bus 252 and drop at the YuanZuiShan Trailhead Entrance. Just a reminder, for bus no. 252 are very rarely. Timetable for Bus no. 252 - 9:00 to 9:30 am , 13:00 to 13: 05 & 16:00 so always check the bus schedule. Or join a tour for private transportation. What to bring? Extra clothes -Bottled water -Snacks -Hand gloves -Cap -Flash light Music: Up for anything - Zi ft. Jfora    • Up for Anything (feat. FJØRA)   Check it here: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/UZgLs Lighted In Fire - Seum Dero ft. Michael Barbera    • Seum Dero - Lighted In Fire (Ft. Michael B...   Mercer Island - Christopher Go (Official Music Video)    • HIGHST - Mercer Island (Official Music Video)   #Taichung #Yuanzui #Yuanzuishan #鳶嘴山 Want to know more about tourist spots around Taiwan? 👉   • My Travel Videos in Taiwan 2020   👉   • My Travel Videos in Taiwan 2019   👉   • My Travel Videos in Taiwan 2018   Want to know about the best beaches in Taiwan? 👉   • BEST BEACHES IN TAIWAN   How about travel Itineraries around Taiwan? 👉   • My Travel Itinerary   Thank You! You can Follow me here: 👉Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/2JfSJZw 👉Facebook Page : http://bit.ly/2KOX49j 👉Instagram : http://bit.ly/2Jk7gDz Contact me here: 👤[email protected] @mbabs23