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Jiaming Lake National Trail

Taiwan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 56/100

At a glance

CountriesTaiwan
ContinentAsia
RegionTaitung
TypeMulti-day trek
Length26 km
Typical duration3 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude3496 m
Best seasonOct-May (avoid typhoon season)
StartSiangyang (Xiangyang) Trailhead
Endsame (out-and-back)
Permit / guideyes - trail and cabin permit (Forestry Bureau)
Special gearnone

Score

56/100
Scenery
24/35
Fame
9/25
Uniqueness
11/20
Logistics
12/20

Taiwan's most beautiful alpine lake at 3,310 m beneath Mt. Sancha; classic 3-day route

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

13 km each way; optional Mt. Sancha (3,496 m) on day 2; daily hiker quotas

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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