Nantou Hehuan Mountain Peaks for two days and one night | The most beautiful sunrise of Baiyue
Orange Cat provides round-trip transportation from Taipei to Hehuan Mountain. Professional mountain guides will take you to experience the beauty of Hehuan Mountain in depth, and welcome the most beautiful sunrise among Baiyue on the North Peak of Hehuan Mountain. The surrounding Hehuan Mountain has a wide field of vision. The probability of seeing the sunrise and the sea of clouds is greatly increased at the end of the year. There is an 80% chance of encountering a shocking scene... It will definitely make you unforgettable! Orange Cat will take you two days and one night to see the beauty of the spectacular peaks at the dawn of the North Peak of Hehuan and the sunset on the main peak. This itinerary is suitable for travelers with mountain climbing experience and exercise habits to sign up.
The last New Year's tour to Hehuan Mountain in 2024 is now open for enthusiastic sign-ups!
schedule
first day:
08:00 Meet at West Entrance 3 of Taipei Main Station for Departure
09:30 Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station
11:30 Puli Li Zai Ge Xu Pork Rice Restaurant (at your own expense)
15:30 Arrive at the trailhead, watch the sunset on the Hehuan Main Peak Trail (2 hours walk)
19:30 Check in at Cingjing Chundadi Resort and enjoy the starry sky at night
▎Breakfast: self-care
▎Lunch: Puli Lizai Gexu Pork Rice (at your own expense)
▎Dinner: Cingjing Chundadi Resort Hotpot City (at your own expense)
▎Accommodation: Cingjing Su Spring Land or similar homestay
the next day:
03:00 Check out the accommodation / meet up to the North Peak Trail
04:00 Arrive at Hehuan North Peak Mountain Trail / Chase the Sunrise (about 5 hours after the whole journey including rest)
06:30 Forest breakfast after sunrise (you need to bring your own food)
10:00 Hehuan Mountain Management Station / take a break before leaving
11:00 Shimen Mountain Trail (1hr)
13:00 Puli Lizai Gexu Pork Rice Restaurant (at your own expense)
16:00 Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station
17:30 Back to Taipei West Entrance 3 of Taipei Main Station
▎Breakfast: take care of yourself (you need to bring your own food)
▎Lunch: Puli Lizai Gexu Pork Rice (at your own expense)
▎Dinner: take care of yourself
▲ Left picture (Sunrise on the North Peak of Hehuan) / Right picture (Sunset sea of clouds on the main peak of Hehuan), the sun is gradually falling from the sky, rendering the entire mountain top. Beautiful and spectacular, the sunset of Hehuan and the sea of clouds is breathtaking
▲Hehuan Mountain's North Peak Trail, when the morning light cuts through the sky, the sun slowly rises, a new day starts again
▲Hehuan Mountain North Peak Trail, with charming scenery, you can see the beauty of overlapping mountains
Check-in information
Arrange to stay at Cingjing Su Spring Land or similar level homestay
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Fee includes
Accommodation (2/4 people room), travel liability insurance, mountain guide, transportation
Fee not included
meal
meeting point
1. 08:00 West Entrance 3 of Taipei Main Station / 09:30 Hsinchu HSR Station
2. 12:00 Puli Lizai Gexu Pork Rice Restaurant (Puli meeting registration fee is discounted to 500 yuan per person)
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Notice
Package tours or individual package itinerary products are applicable to the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of China. When you complete the itinerary, you agree and accept domestic tourism formalization contract agreement
Q1:What is the Climate situation?
The weather conditions in mountainous areas are relatively unstable, and the altitude of Hehuan Mountain is more than 3000m. The temperature during the day (in sunny days) can reach 20°C or more, and the temperature at night can be as low as 10°C or more, and it may rain. You need to bring your own rain gear
Q2: I rarely climb mountains. Is it suitable to join this trip?
It is suitable for people who usually have the habit of hiking or exercising. If you rarely exercise and haven't climbed the mountain, you should definitely do physical and walking training before departure.
Q3: After ordering, is it guaranteed to be out of the group?
if the trip is not possible due to insufficient number of people, you can switch to another session or choose a full refund
Q4: If the itinerary must be cancelled due to personal reasons, can I get a refund?
The guest cancels the itinerary due to personal reasons, and the fee is handled in accordance with the Domestic Tourism Stylized Contract issued by the Tourism Bureau
l If the order is cancelled 41 days before departure, a 5% handling fee of the full travel fee will be charged
l If you cancel your order 31-40 days before departure, a 10% handling fee will be charged for the full travel fee
l If you cancel your order 21 to 30 days before departure, a 20% handling fee of the full travel fee will be charged
l If you cancel your order 2-20 days before departure, a 30% handling fee of the full travel fee will be charged
l If you cancel the order 1 day before departure, you will be charged 50% of the total travel fee
l Cancellation of orders on the day of departure, collection timeout, unauthorised departure due to personal factors, and non-participants without notice will not be refunded
l If the itinerary is cancelled due to force majeure (for example: typhoon, earthquake and other natural disasters), the balance will be refunded after deducting 5% of the total travel expenses of necessary fees and administrative expenses
Q5: When is the latest registration time?
Two weeks before the designated departure date (e.g.: 12/12 Saturday for departure, 11/28 Saturday 13:00, registration and payment must be completed)
------Please Note Before your Resisrer------
l Mountain climbing or hiking activities are potentially dangerous. Registration means that you have understood the unforeseeable emergencies in the course and are responsible for yourself (including personal valuables). Please take the initiative to inform family members, relatives, and the relevant itinerary and attention of this activity matter
l Pay attention to safety during the itinerary and follow the arrangements of the leader or guide. It is strictly forbidden to take risks and leave the team without authorization. Due to the danger and unpredictability of outdoor sports, participants should be fully responsible for their actions and consequences
l In case of bad weather or irresistible factors, the company reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary. When the leader decides to retreat based on safety reasons during the journey, all group members should comply with the retreat
l During the itinerary, if a partner has a situation that threatens the safety of life, the whole team shall advance and retreat together, and no objection is allowed, and since the climbing team is a legal "dangerous community", the whole team should advance and retreat together
l Participants need to carefully evaluate their physical fitness and health status. The Hehuan Mountain and Ocean Trail is more than 3,000 meters, and the oxygen content is only 60% of that of the flat land. Please do not sign up for the following conditions: poor physical fitness, surgery in the past six months, panting, heart attack History of vascular disease, fear of heights, pregnancy, and other health factors that can cause danger. It is recommended that you assess your physical condition before signing up
l Participants need to bring their own rain gear and wear hiking shoes or sports shoes. If the equipment is not complete, the coach or guide has the right to refuse to lead, and there is no refund
l The guide will do everything possible to maintain the safety of the participants, but if the participant is still injured or killed due to personal negligence (such as a sudden trip, fall, hit a tree, slip, leave the team, conceal physical problems, etc.), it is not allowed Blame the orange cat
l If participants retreat due to personal factors (such as temporary accidents, physical insufficiency, mountain sickness, etc.), the expenses (such as board and lodging, transportation, etc.) incurred must be borne by themselves, and part of the unfinished activities cannot be refunded
l It rains for one third of the day in Taiwan, and the outdoor environment is always cloudy, sunny and changeable. If it rains, it is normal, so raincoat and rain pants are essential equipment for climbing. Participants agree not to request to cancel the trip on the grounds of rain. If they cancel by themselves, there will be no refund
l If natural disasters (such as earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains), road interruptions, or other emergencies affect the safety of the trip before departure, Orange Cat has the right to decide to cancel or postpone, and participants can choose to refund ( Deduct the part already spent) or postpone (deduct the part already spent), but cannot apply for any compensation. However, if the participant decides to cancel by one-sided judgment before departure, Orange Cat is not obliged to refund and does not agree to the extension
❘ Cancellation of the order 7 days (inclusive) before departure, a 5% handling fee will be charged in full
❘ Cancellation 1~7 days before departure, 50% of the full fee will be charged
❘ No refund for cancellations on the day of departure (including after 15:00 the night before)
❘ If the trip is cancelled due to force majeure (for example: natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes; walruses cannot travel due to poor road conditions; an order prohibiting travel and closure of cities and mountains is issued when the epidemic situation escalates), it can be postponed once for free, or deduct necessary fees and administrative fees The balance will be refunded after 5% of the total travel cost
1. Accommodation Reminder:
- The accommodation provides drinking water, but it is recommended to bring a water bottle or water bladder for easy water replenishment. A thermos can also be brought along.
2. Recommended Attire for Mountain Climbing:
- Start climbing at 4:00 AM with a perceived temperature of approximately 8-15 degrees Celsius. It is advised to dress in layers for easy adjustment as the temperature rises with the sunrise.
3. Clothing Preparation:
- Warm hat (preferably covering the mouth and nose, as head warmth is crucial), or bring a scarf.
- Warm gloves (preferably waterproof).
- Moisture-wicking underwear (avoid cotton, choose moisture-wicking fabric).
- Middle layer of warm clothing.
- Windproof jacket (Gore-Tex material is recommended for wind and water resistance, and breathability).
- Warm sports pants.
- Warm wool socks (essential, regular socks may not provide enough warmth).
- Hiking boots (not recommended to wear non-slip athletic shoes, and not rain boots; opt for hiking boots).
4. Rain Gear Preparation:
- Raincoat and pants (two-piece set; getting wet in the high mountains can be fatal, and it also serves as wind protection).
5. Itinerary and Items to Bring:
- Travel in a nine-seater vehicle, bring a headlamp, and a small backpack (containing food, water, personal items; keep weight within 3-4 kilograms).
6. Personal Medications:
- It is essential to carry personal medications, especially for those with a history of cardiovascular disease or altitude sickness.
7. Sun Protection and Eye Protection:
- Due to the strong ultraviolet rays in high altitudes, please be mindful of sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
8. Food Preparation:
- Saturday lunch: Bring packed climbing meals.
- Saturday dinner: Visit a local high-altitude cuisine restaurant (at your own expense, the guide will accompany you).
- Sunday breakfast: The lodge provides portable food, please also prepare extra food (activities can expend a lot of energy, requiring food replenishment).
- Between 3:00-4:00, you can have a light meal in the car. Upon reaching the summit of Hehuan North Peak at 6:00, replenish food.
- Second day lunch: Expected to arrive in Puli for lunch around 13:30.