Wuling — Attraction in Renai Township

Hello, I would like to convey a special message to the police bureau on duty in the WULING tourist area, a little story about the chronology of the incident. Let me introduce myself, my name is EKO, I am a migrant worker from Indonesia, I work in the Taipei area, on Sunday, February 9, I and 7 of my friends left at 1 am, wanting to go sightseeing at the peak of WULING, after about 5 to 6 hours at 8 am I arrived at the peak area, to get to the peak we had to queue for about 1 to 2 hours waiting for the car queue to get to the peak, long story short I had waited long enough finally arrived at the peak of WULING, but we were directed by several police officers to walk and not stop, but I saw on the other side there were several cars queuing waiting for their turn to enter the parking lot, finally I decided to turn around with the aim of joining the waiting queue for parking, when it was my turn to arrive in front of the parking gate the police told me to keep going and not to park, I had already queued but was told to leave and not to enter my turn, he said the parking lot was full! There I finally obeyed his order to keep going, but I felt sorry for my friends who had not had time to take pictures at that place, finally I decided to stop dropping off my 7 friends, so that this trip would not be in vain, but the police shouted at me to walk, I made a begging gesture with my hands, to get my friends out of the car, even though getting out of the car did not take more than 5 minutes, but he shouted angrily at me and said he would give me a fine, with my language limitations I said sorry I didn't mean it but he kept shouting angrily at me, until everyone looked at the police with angry expressions, even to the point of being reprimanded by a Taiwanese native not to shout and to understand me, but the police kept shouting angrily and gave me a fine paper, I asked how much fine you gave him he answered more or less $nt2000, the message I want to convey to the police bureau, I respectfully ask for help to reprimand your members who are on duty there, I realize that we are indeed lowly people, but please watch your attitude I am not a criminal , thief, murderer or something but your attitude is very bad to us, I see you are not a police but a thug or gangster or something, please for the police bureau in the WULING area I really ask you to reprimand your members, it's a tourist spot. This is not about the fine that I have to pay, but this is about your attitude in reprimanding tourists, you equate it with reprimanding criminals. I apologize if there is a mistake from me writing...

The drive to Wuling is one of Taiwan's most picturesque journeys. As you navigate the winding roads, you're treated to an ever-changing panorama of lush forests, dramatic cliffs, and misty mountain peaks. This drive is not just a means of getting to Wuling; it's an integral part of the experience, offering countless opportunities to stop and soak in the stunning scenery.

The primary route to Wuling is via the Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8), which connects the eastern coast of Taiwan to the central region. Here's a detailed overview of the route:

Begin your journey at the entrance of Taroko Gorge, near Hualien. This section of the drive takes you through the heart of Taroko National Park, with towering marble cliffs and the roaring Liwu River guiding your way. Key attractions along this stretch include the Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, and the Tunnel of Nine Turns.

As you leave the gorge and begin your ascent into the mountains, the landscape shifts from rugged cliffs to dense forests. The road winds through a series of switchbacks, offering glimpses of cascading waterfalls and distant peaks. Notable stops include the Bilu Sacred Tree, a centuries-old giant cypress, and the scenic lookout at Tianxiang.

Hehuanshan and Wuling Pass: The highlight of the drive is the approach to Hehuanshan (Mount Hehuan) and Wuling Pass. At 3,275 meters above sea level, Wuling is the highest accessible point by car in Taiwan. The views from here are nothing short of spectacular, with rolling green hills, rocky outcrops, and, on clear days, a sea of clouds below. It's a perfect spot for taking photos, enjoying a picnic, or simply marveling at the alpine scenery.

Continuing from Wuling Pass, the road descends slightly to Wuling Farm. This area, known for its agricultural landscapes and seasonal flower displays, provides a peaceful contrast to the rugged mountains. It's an excellent place to stretch your legs, visit the gardens, and learn about the local...

of the many lookout points, such as Kunyang, Wuling, Yuanfeng, my second favorite is Wuling. The sunrise is just, not the same as elsewhere. of course, you are not granted a beautiful rise all the time due to the unpredictable weather in this area. but fortunately, the good weather sticks around for a day. If the weather is foggy or wet, forget it, it will be wet for the whole day. vice versa.

this is my first foreign country that the parking in the mountain is so much easier than in the city. of course, try to avoid Fri, Sat, Sun and avoid snow. There's hundreds of other photos the car park is full, its true. that's likely Fri, Sat, Sun.

from CingJing, all this lookout points is at least 1 hour drive, at 40kph. Locals drive at 50-60kph but honestly for tourists, safety first, let them overtake you. The road is very narrow and bendy when climbing up towards Wuling. almost feels like only wide enough for one car.

food wise, there's nothing much up here. bring lots of snacks with you assuming you stay at CingJing. The Sunrise and Sunset is absolutely stunning in clear weather.

if weather is clear, spend the daylight hours in this zone (3158 cafe, yuanfeng, kunyang, wuling) (6am-6pm in December), its worth it. wear good shoes, hike the main peak from here (2 ways around 3 hours for the normal city people who don't exercise-- don't take the vertical shortcut up, just walk slowly the gentle slope), smell...