Yushan National Park

Yushan (Mt Jade) is the centerpiece of the Yushan National Park, which covers a total of 105,490 hectares, including large sections of the Central Mountain Range. The park encompasses a variety of habitats, ranging from broadleaf forest at lower altitudes to mixed forest, coniferous forest, bamboo, and finally, at the highest elevations, waist-high arrow bamboo, clumps of conifers, and bare rocky outcrops. Flowers at the park include azaleas, which abound in spring, and a wide variety of colorful alpine blossoms.

The park is also home to a large variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. In the past, many of these species became endangered during over-hunting. But with the establishment of the Yushan National Park, they are gradually making a comeback. Large mammals such as the black bear, sambar deer, Taiwan macaque, and serows (a type of goat antelope) can sometimes be seen, and their calls are often heard.

The Yushan National Park Headquarters and the Tataka Visitor Center are located in Nantou County. The Nanan Visitor Center is located in Hualien County. The Meishan Visitor is located in Kaohsiung County.