1. Contact Us: Write the 'I want to hike Yushan' form below with the dates you want to hike.
2. Free Availability Check: We will check if those dates are available for free. If none are available, we'll suggest other hiking options. You can change your hiking dates if you still want to hike Yushan. Otherwise, we can't help you.
3. Booking Our Premium Service: If spots are available, we'll send you a PayPal link for the fee. Once you agree and provide your personal information, we'll secure the spot for you immediately.

Before you start:

1. The best time to apply for the Yushan advanced application is 4 months before your hiking dates.
2. This is a self-guided hike. There is no guide hiking with you.



Can you guarantee that I will get a permit?

We don't like to waste your time or ours, so we offer a free availability check before applying for your permits. However, spots can fill up quickly because others are also applying for them.

To increase your chances, provide a flexible schedule and apply early. Yushan National Park accepts advanced applications from 4 months to 35 days before the hike.

How many permits do I need to hike Yushan?

You need two permits: a Park Permit and a Police Permit. If you purchase our Yushan Premium Service, we will apply for both permits for you.

When can I get the permits to download?

The Park Permit can only be downloaded 5 days before your hike. With our Yushan Premium Service, we'll show you how to print them at any 7-11 store in Taiwan.

Can you just apply for the permits for us while we handle the rest?

We did contemplate this option but decided against it for several reasons:

1. We list our name as your emergency contact on the National Park website. If anything happens, the park will call us.
2. If issues arise or you have questions, you'll likely reach out to us for help. We don't want to say, "Sorry, this is out of scope."
3. If you prefer to handle the rest yourself, check out our permit application guides and paid checklist.

Can I reschedule my hike after the permit is issued and the hiking arrangement is made?

We understand things happen, and we can reschedule your hike. However, the Yushan National Park only allows cancellations, not rescheduling. Therefore, we would need to cancel your existing permit and reapply for new dates, starting the entire process over. We will charge 50% of the original service fee for this service for the second application and arrangement.

How do I get to the trailhead?

We will help you arrange your transport, whether you want to take public transport or hire a driver (ranging from NTD8,000 to NTD17,000, depending on where you want to be picked up) or rent a car to drive to the trailhead.

❄️ When and what are the regulations and gear requirements about hiking in the snow season?

The snow season in the national parks in Taiwan usually starts in mid-December and lasts until late March.

National Parks require hikers to have at least one of the following certifications or experience:

1. Snowfield Training Certificate,
2. Mountaineering Guide Certificate,
3. Have experience climbing well-known snowy terrain in Taiwan or overseas.

When it snows, the high mountain trails become icy quickly, not the powder-fluffy snow. The rugged and steep terrain and ice make trekking more challenging and dangerous in the snow season. If hikers don't have snow gear like crampons or microspikes, the national parks will NOT let hikers go to the trails. 

If you are a hiking newbie, please DO NOT go on high mountain hikes in Taiwan during the snow season.

Please see the application website for details.