Taiwan, dubbed by Portuguese explorers the "Ihla Formosa," or "Beautiful Island," is home to over 200 mountain peaks above 9,800 feet.

It connects five of “Taiwan’s top 100 mountains,” starting at Nenggao Main Peak (能高主峰) and ending at Mount Andongjun (安東軍山).

Alishan National Park This is probably Taiwan's most well-known mountain resort, at least in the Chinese-speaking world, thanks to a beloved folk song that sings the landscape's praises.

Taiwan is home to the highest mountain in east Asiaat 3,952 m, Yushan (Jade Mountain) is taller than Japan’s Mount Fujiwhile dozens of peaks soar above 3,000 m.

Taiwan has some of the world’s fastest rates of mountain building. Studying the mountains of Taiwan provides insight into how the mountains are formed and grow. This view is st Hualien, Taiwan.

I Grew Up Visiting Taiwan — but Only Recently Explored Its Mountains, Beaches, and National Parks Staff Author, Alexandra Kleeman October 29, 2023 · 21 min read ...

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescuers in Taiwan combed mountains for a dozen people still missing and airlifted others to safety on Friday, as the death toll from this week’s earthquake increased to 12.

But beyond the capital, most of Taiwan is green mountains. One of the island's lushest wildernesses, Taroko National Park, is only a three-hour drive from Taipei.

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescuers in Taiwan combed mountains for a dozen people still missing and airlifted others to safety on Friday, as the death toll from this week’s earthquake increased to 12.

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescuers in Taiwan combed mountains for a dozen people still missing and airlifted others to safety on Friday, as the death toll from this week’s earthquake increased to 12.