Mount Daito — Local services in Alishan Township

This is a great place to view sunrise (and sunset) and avoid some of the crowds. The trail is perfect to do in the dark (as long as you bring a headlamp), it’s well maintained and there are signposts every 100 meters making it almost impossible to get lost.

If you plan to view the sunrise take note that the view towards the East is partially blocked by the observatory building. The best view would be from the roof of the observatory but access is prohibited.

From the trailhead it took me a bit more than an hour. The sign states the length of the trail with 3.5 km, it’s actually ~3.75 and those “extra“ meters are steep :)

Overall, a very...

One of the toughest hikes that we’ve been through, because it is 90% stairs! Departed around 11:40AM near the railway and reached the peak at 2:10ishPM.

First 2kms are mainly walking beside the train tracks. Once you reach the fork between “mianyue line” and the Tashan trail, it is mostly stairs. But all those hardwork, i think it is WORTH IT!

The view at the top is...

The view from the top is not that amazing, but if you're looking for a hike, this is it.

There are steps all the way, it's pretty at the main tourist trail, but once they drop off, the views are not as amazing. Still recommended!

We set off at 12:30 and made it back for the 16:40 bus, which was too full to take us, so we took the...