Mount Nanhu

Mount Nanhu is a high mountain in Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range located on the border of Hualien and Taichung areas; its summit reaches about 3,742 meters and it is listed among Taiwan’s “100 Peaks.”

The mountain is known as a challenging, high-alpine objective. Routes typically require multi-day hiking with steep, rocky sections and some route-finding above tree line; hikers often plan for strong winds and cold nights.

Early mountaineering surveys and modern Taiwanese alpine clubs established the common trekking routes in the 20th century; the peak became widely recognized after the publication of Taiwan’s 100 Peaks list.

Geographically it sits in central-eastern Taiwan within the Central Mountain Range, roughly several tens of kilometers inland from Taiwan’s east coast and within the alpine zone of Taiwan’s high mountains.

• Alpine route: Ranked among Taiwan’s list of ‘100 Peaks’ and frequently climbed as a multi-day alpine route that requires off-trail navigation and alpine experience.
• Weather and gear: Weather can change rapidly above 3,000 meters so overnight gear and cold-weather clothing are essential for trips.

• Treat Mount Nanhu as a remote, multi-day alpine objective: plan several days, carry route and weather contingency plans, and reserve any mountain-hut spaces well before your trip.
• Aim for the main summer/early-autumn season for more stable conditions and snow-free routes; avoid attempting the peak in winter unless you have technical alpine experience.
• Expect minimal services and long approaches-confirm permit/hut procedures with local authorities or a guiding service in advance and allow extra time for bad weather or difficult trail conditions.