Since I started hiking in Taiwan, I noticed this problem. The application process for entering Taiwanese mountain areas is a totally different logic from that in Japan, Europe, the USA, an so on. Many foreign hikers, especially those who do not know Mandarin Chinese, face the applying problems. That's why, here I make efforts to provide some basic knowledge of entering Taiwanese mountain areas, in English.
General Ideas in Hiking Taiwan
If you are going to any hiking trails that are covered in a national park, you will need to apply for an Park Entry Permit. Also, to reserve both natural endemic species and cultural heritage, Taiwanese government has planned several areas that are protected by limiting the total number of visitors. Those places with aboriginal tribes are mostly protected. That is, before visiting, an extra Mountain Permit is simultaneously required. So, be aware of that.
General Types of Application Process
Online Application System Links
General Types of Application Process
- Online Application (3 days or 7 days ~30 days before setting off)
- Application on arrival (at assigned police station)
- Yushan National Park [foreignor's Priority] (3 months ~ 45 days before setoff)
Online Application System Links
- General Mountain Entry → https://nv2.npa.gov.tw/NM103-604Client/
- National Parks Entry (additional) → http://npm.cpami.gov.tw/en/
How to Fill out Application Form?
Park Entry Permit
Step I - Enter application system
Step II - Roughly read the regulations, check all of them, then click " I Agree " (Of course you can cancel if you disagree!)
*Explanation for Yushan National Park
(1) Foreign hikers have priority by submitting an advanced application to Yushan. However, it's available period is 35 days (to 4 months) before starting date. That is, you have to arrange your hiking trip and submit an application earlier than Taiwanese hikers. Relative to Shei-Pa and Taroko, it is a great advantage for foreign hikers to take an occupant hiking in Yushan.
(2) Once you miss the opportunity of submitting advanced applications, you will have to do with Standard Application and compete for an occupant from thousands of applicants though.
Step III - Fill out application forms
Take climbing Snow Mountain as an example.
Notice - Route plan reference: http://www.spnp.gov.tw/v2/Article.aspx?a=1FOSCzcnIeU%3d&lang=1
Notice : If you are hiking alone, you will need to sign for a letter to accept responsibilities and upload of your hiking proof in the bottom of the page. (Attach a photo of you with description including mountain name, altitude, etc.)
*Notice : Lecture, Satellite Phone, Radio Frequency, Note blanks are alternative.
Then, click Save the Draft to continue.
Then, complete the rest section of contact information (Leader, Team Member, Person on Duty).
Then, click Submit . (Wooohooo!!!!)
As your application submitted successfully, you will receive an email notice.
You can check the processing status from " Status Check and Print Out. " ↓
Hope you receive the confirmation as soon as possible!
Related links -
- Yushan National Park - http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/
- Shei-Pa National Park - http://www.spnp.gov.tw/v2/default.aspx?lang=1
- Taroko National Park - http://www.taroko.gov.tw/English/
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