Hiking in Taiwan - the 523 Mountaineering Association

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If you can’t get with an organized hike, you can still get some great walking done in Taiwan. There are books available on local day hikes. The Saunders book on day hikes 2 should still be available at any Eslite Bookstore - I like the one across from National Taiwan University. That book has directions to Bei Cha Tian Shan (north piercing sky mountain). Of all the walks I’ve done in the Taipei area this was the biggest kick in the ass. I really liked it and didn it several times. Don’t bother with the peak itself unless you like tripping a lot; just hike to the old forest. The people you meet along the way will not be great in number but they are the best. Take food and water. If you have a stove you can cook up some tea at the top. That’s more important in winter.

For extended hikes, you’re going to have to get a response from someone or rely on whatever the national parks provide. I’ve done extended hikes and have camped out recently over the hill from Neiwan. The nice fellow there said he could take me up further in the hills when I get back next time and there is a Japanese era stone trail that was used to pacify the mountain areas by getting police in from Dahsi (Daxi) quickly. The hikes and trails are there and you have to give them a little respect if you go up very far. Take a stick for keeping from falling and for defending yourself from the poor dogs that have been released in the hills. A bitch with a pup will attack you and think nothing of it - literally.

Otherwise, it is really really beautiful.

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I will be putting in an application this weekend for a hike of Yushan on July 16-17th (meet up 15th evening, back in Taipei 17th night). If you’re interested in making up numbers, get your ARC number, nationality, name, and date of birth to me before this Sunday (June 1st). Further details, as usual, can be found at barking-deer.com/yushan.htm

Putting together Yushan trips for August 21-22, and August 26-28 (a harder 3-day traverse via Batongguan/Dungpu)

I hope this doesn’t run afoul of any cross posting rules/stepping on other’s turf. Apologies etc if necessary!

Richard A.K.A. Barking Deer

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Hi

any hiking trip after february?

azman

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Hello. My name is Darwin Roos. I live in Bloomington, IN, USA. I lived in Taipei from 6/95-5/03 and still really miss it. Taiwan still feels more like home to me than the US does. I’m very open to possibly moving back to Taiwan. Since I’m into hiking and backpacking, I’m interested in finding out more about hiking and backpacking in Taiwan. I have a couple questions:

1) Are there any long distance trails (160 Km or more) in Taiwan? If so, where could I get information about them?
2) Are there any hiking/backpacking clubs in Taiwan? If so, is there an e-mail address I could reach them at?

Thank you for your time. Take care and have a great day. 

                                                                       Sincerely, 
                                                                                        Darwin 
           [daroos@indiana.edu](mailto:daroos@indiana.edu)
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Hi guys.

Sorry for the last minute warning/announcement!

I will likely guide a small group up Yushan on March 31st/April 1st (Tuesday/Wednesday, meet up March 30th evening, can be back in the city late on the 1st). I probably have space for a couple more people. The problem is, I will be applying for the permit this Friday afternoon (February 27th) and will need names, passport or ARC number, and your date of birth before then.

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Hello from Germany,

I am trying to plan my vacation in Taiwan. Is there any Yushan trip planned for June already? Not sure if my Taiwanese wife will acompany me onto Yushan…

Thanks in advance…

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Hi Dater

I will have an Yushan hike sometime in June - not sure when exactly yet. Send me an email barkingdeerinfo@gmail.com and perhaps I can arrange a trip around your dates. If our times don’t work out I can sort out all the permits, maps, and info you need to do it yourself - a very feasible option.

Look kids, that’s rain outside!

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[quote=“Volviic”]Hi Dater

I will have an Yushan hike sometime in June - not sure when exactly yet. Send me an email barkingdeerinfo@gmail.com and perhaps I can arrange a trip around your dates. If our times don’t work out I can sort out all the permits, maps, and info you need to do it yourself - a very feasible option.

Look kids, that’s rain outside![/quote]

You have mail! :smiley:

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Hello kdk,

did Volviic reply to you already?

I really would love to climb Yushan :slight_smile:

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Hi Dater & KDK

I did/have.

I have a group going up Yushan June 15 and 16th (permit issued, meet up Sunday the 14th, return the 16th evening), and may be in a position to change a couple of the names. Contact me asap, Yushan Main Peak permits are still as rare as teeth on a hen with a betel nut habit. barkingdeerinfo@gmail.com

That reminds me, in a few days I will be posting a schedule for the rest of the year’s hikes. Some exciting stuff to look forward to…

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[quote=“Volviic”]Hi Dater & KDK

I did/have.

I have a group going up Yushan June 15 and 16th (permit issued, meet up Sunday the 14th, return the 16th evening), and may be in a position to change a couple of the names. Contact me asap, Yushan Main Peak permits are still as rare as teeth on a hen with a betel nut habit. barkingdeerinfo@gmail.com

That reminds me, in a few days I will be posting a schedule for the rest of the year’s hikes. Some exciting stuff to look forward to…[/quote]

Hi Dater,

Yep I would love to go for one of the exciting trips barking deer organizes! But currently held up in another land grrr, do contact him if you are heading to taiwan!

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As promised, a listing of up-coming (this fall and spring 2010) high-mountain hikes. Dates and other details listed here are liable to change for various reasons. For further details and updates see the blog post at barkingdeernews.blogspot.com/200 … edule.html Tell me if you are a Forumosan - for that special Tainan treatment…

These trips include summiting half of Taiwan’s ‘top 100’ peaks, and traversing most of the best-known high routes and two thirds of the main Central Mountain Range spine.

September (2009).

Daba Jian (大霸尖山) from the North ridge.
2nd evening - 6th evening.
This is the 4-day approach from Hsinchu County to the famous barrel-shaped mountain.

Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain).
8th evening - 10th evening. Note, permits must be applied for before August 5th.
The standard approach to the main summit. Excellent food, sleeping bags provided at Paiyun cabin.

Badasiou (八大秀) +Yushan main peak.
12th evening - 17th.
5 days along the western section of the Batongguan trail to the spine and back - includes summiting of Shiouguran Mountain (秀姑巒山), the highest peak in the central range, and a side-trip to Yushan’s Main Peak.

Nengao Trail and Cilai South (能高奇萊南峰).
18th evening - 20th evening.
Fantastic historic trail to the spine of Taiwan.

Snow Mountain (雪山, Syueshan, and many other names…)
22nd to 24th evening
The standard approach to Taiwan’s second highest peak. May consider Wuling Quadruple peaks 武陵四秀

Jiaming Meteor Lake (嘉明湖)
25th evening - 28th (Teachers’ day) evening.

October.

Chitsai Lake and Hioushun Mountain (七彩湖六順山).
1st - 5th. Long mid-autumn festival weekend.
Hike to the spine of Taiwan from Hualian County.

Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain).
6th evening - 8th evening. Note, permits must be applied for before September 2nd.
The standard approach to the main summit. Excellent food, sleeping bags provided at Paiyun cabin.

The Southern Stars (南橫三星).
9th evening - 11th evening.
The peaks of the Southern Cross-island highway. May do Guan Shan (關山, Kuan Shan) if requested.

November.

Beidawu (北大武山, North Dawu)
2nd morning - 3rd evening.
The most southerly of Taiwan’s ‘top 100’ peaks.

Nengao-Antongjyun Traverse (能高安東軍縱走)
4th evening 10th evening.
Up the Nengao Trail, south along the spine, and exiting at Aowanda.

Snow Holy Ridge (聖稜線)
11th night - 15th night.
The circular ‘O’ route. Fast, tough, not for those with vertigo.

Badasiou (八大秀)
19th evening - 23rd night.
Up the western section of the Batongguan trail to the spine and back - includes summiting of Shiouguran Mountain (秀姑巒山), the highest peak in the central range, and a possible extra day (to be decided) side-trip to Yushan’s Main Peak.

Private trip.
25th - 29th

December.

Danda Cross-Island/Southern Third Section (丹大橫斷/南三段)
November 30th - December 10th.
One of the longest cross-island routes - tough.

Baolai Hot-spring river trace.
11th evening -13th night.

Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain).
14th evening - 16th evening. Note, permits must be applied for before November 11th.
The standard approach to the main summit. Excellent food, sleeping bags provided at Paiyun cabin.

The Batongguan Trail (八通關越嶺).
17th evening - 24th.
Our favorite destination!The entire historic cross-island trail from the west, across the main spine, via the Formosan Bear research station at Dafen, exiting by Walami.
OR
Dafen Bear Reserve and hot springs.
3 days hiking in to the Bear Reserve Station on the stunning Walami (eastern end of the Batongguan) trail. Spend 2 days at Dafen exploring the nearby hot-spring and Japanese-era ruins, exit over 2 days.

Dawu Ghost Lakes
December 28th - January 2nd.
The last possible home of the Clouded Leopard.

2010 January.

Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain).
3rd evening - 5th evening. Note, permits must be applied for before November 30th.
The standard approach to the main summit. Excellent food, sleeping bags provided at Paiyun cabin.

Southern Second Section (南二段), exiting via Yushan Main Peak .
6th evening - 13th night.
Follow the spine of Taiwan through Yushan National Park, from Jiaming Lake to the Main Peak.

Beidawu (北大武山 North Dawu)
16th morning - 17th evening.
The most southerly of Taiwan’s ‘top 100’ peaks.

Sinkang Ridge (新康)
18th - 25th
From the Jiaming Lake, over Sinkang, exiting via the Walami trail.

Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain).
27th evening - 29th evening. Note, permits must be applied for before December 25th. Main summit likely to be closed for the month of February.
The standard approach to the main summit. Excellent food, sleeping bags provided at Paiyun cabin.

Sinwangling Mountain or the Jinshuiing Trail (浸水營 Jinshui Camp).
30th morning - 31st evening.
Either the not-very-famous forested peak in the Sanming/Namaysia Valley of Kaohsiung County. Or the lush Japanese-era trail between Taidung and Pingdung. Will confirm later.

February.

Snow Mountain via Sikayo (Jhihjiayan) Mountain (志佳陽雪山)
1st evening - 4th night.
The original approach to the mountain. Descend via the East Peak.
OR
Snow Mountain North Peak and Cuichr Pond, checking out the dragon’s spine and glacial cirques (combes) of the area.

Baigu Mountain (白姑大山).
5th evening - 8th evening.
The rarely rarely climbed, south of the Snow Range, made more inaccessible by the 921 earthquake.

The Mapo (Mapolass) Ridge Traverse (馬博橫斷)
12th - 19th.
High and challengeing. Away from the New Year noise and boredom.

Jiaming Meteor Lake (嘉明湖)
22th evening - 25 evening.

Siluan Dashan (西巒大山)
26th evening - 28th evening.
… … … … …

Some other hikes that we really hope can be scheduled in closer to the time, but depend on typhoons, snow, and various other - more human - factors:

Cilai East Ridge (奇萊東稜). The epic 6-day from Hehuan right down into Taroko Gorge.
Snow West Ridge (雪山西稜). The, still technically/terminally closed, 7-day route exiting at Dasyueshan.
Nanhu Dashan (南湖大山). The 3-day wintery Northeastern beauty…and other peaks in the area.
Southern First Section (南一段). The 6-day, lacking in water, ridge south of Yushan Nat. Park
Jyunda (郡大). 2 days for views of the best peaks in the center of Taiwan.
Gandzwowan (干卓萬).The approach from Aowanda.

Taiwan has some real wilderness, some rough conditions and danger is to be expected. You should only attempt activities that you have the appropriate experience and ability to deal with.

For information on customized trips/tours, or advice on doing things by yourself, contact me at barkingdeerinfo@gmail.com

barking-deer.com/
barkingdeernews.blogspot.com/

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Hi, I’ve recently come to Taipei and am interested in some hikes. Are there any Yushan trips or other hikes planned for July/August that I can join?

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Afraid not with me for the next few weeks, going home to get away from it all… Application numbers are ridicilous over the summer holidays and publicity from the ‘new 7 wonders’ competition has made things even worse for getting permits. Try contacting the National Park directly…or catching me on a proactive moment. Remember there are many many other fantastic mountains in Taiwan.

Richard, saying hi to you all from a lovely trail in the middle of Taroko Gorge…why am I on Forumosa.com…?

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A certain esteemed Forumosan and myself will be doing the tough 6/7-day hike of Cilai East Ridge October 12-18. If interested in joining us, check out barkingdeernews.blogspot.com/201 … ridge.html for a few more details.

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Hi there, would anyone be able to advise me on where to find a good deal on hiking poles? I’m looking for some basic light ones.

Also what trail would you recommend for a half day hike? Nothing too serious, but I’m looking to get around a bit tomorrow and watch the sunset maybe. I thought I saw a trail across from Shilin night market, so maybe I’ll try that.

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Near the main train station on Zhongshan Rd are a number of hiking shops with poles.

Lots of half day hikes. The north is a hikers paradise. But not all are very well marked and it’s best to go with experienced hikers on a lot of trails until you get used to conditions. Taiwan is really not like most places.

Check out my blog, recommendations on Forumosa, and Richard Saunders Taipei Day Trips books (available at Eslite).

If you want a short hike to see the sunset take the MRT to Xindian. Cross the lot to the river and cross the suspension bridge. Follow the road and turn left at the first chance (100m from the suspension bridge). Just follow the road up till it turns to trails. Maybe an hour return though unparalleled views over the city, fantastic sunsets, and a jungle environment.

The hiking club will also likely be heading out for a good 6-7 hour climb this weekend.

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I was planning some hikes in May, and just found out that the 523 Mountaineering Association now lists their events on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62310365281#!/group.php?gid=62310365281&v=app_2344061033

Thought it might be interesting to add this info to this thread.

(Edit: changed link to directly go to the “Events” section.)

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Like to check more details, please check~FACEBOOK–> facebook.com/groups/62310365281/
523 has events every month~Welcome to join us!

523 Hike: 2012/8/25 Tonho Old Road & Seediq Bale movie scenes

Since Tonho old road, which connects Taipei county and Yi-Lan county, is located behind Datonshan, Wu-Lai, it is called “Tonho”. In the early periods, it was a hunting trial of Atayal tribe and also one of three cross-ridge old roads. Tonho stream, which is not only a source of Greater Taipei region but also a summer resort for visitors of playing water, meanders in the mountain, forming rapid flow, short waterfall, flat pool and shoal, presenting totally different enchanting feelings. From 9.5K to 13K are film scenes of movie “Seediq Bale”, we would find a good place to be close to the water. In this historic route is a shaded trial, followed by a creek that murmurs the sound of flowing water. The scenery in Tonho is like in paradise. Moreover, when hiking on this route, one can sense its antiquity. Besides, the saddle, the climax of cross–ridge road, border between Taipei and Yilan County, has a large-area awn which seems vaster under strong north-eastern monsoon.

連接台北、宜蘭的桶後古道，因位在烏來大桶山的後方，所以稱為「桶後」。早期為泰雅族狩獵的山徑，也是烏來鄉泰雅族的三大越嶺古道之一。桶後溪在山間蜿蜒，形成急流、短瀑、平潭及淺灘，呈現迥然不同的風情，不但是大台北地區水源地，更是夏季遊客戲水的避暑勝地。9.5K~13K更是電影賽德克巴萊的拍片現場，我們會找地點下去親近水。沿途溪水潺潺，樹蔭遮去了炎熱。桶後像天堂的景致，漫步其間，更增添古意。而在台北及宜蘭交界的鞍部為越嶺道的最高點，大面積的芒草，在強勁的東北季風下更顯蒼茫。

★Leader: Kitty Hawk 0912-257-164
★Deadline to register: Aug.17th (Fri.) or when fully booked.
★Gathering Time: Aug 25th (Sat.) AM8:27
★Gathering Place: Xindian Station, Exit 1 (Green Line) at 8:27
★Charge：Non-member fee NT1050, Member fee NT950
(Like to be 523 members? Each year only costs NT500!)
The fee includes all transportation costs, NT 3million accident and medical insurance, services of the group leader, full guidance on the trip, a safety fund, and administrative costs. Please bring your lunch. Besides, leader will boil water for tea or coffee (not for your lunch) at noon, please don’t forget your bowl if you want to have some hot water at noon.
★ How to register：

  1. Participants are required to send a completed registration form (including Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Address and Contact number, Emergency Contact Name and Relationship, Emergency Contact Phone Number.) and pay the fee (with final 5 digitals of your account or receipt copy) to guarantee their place on the trip. Please note that places cannot be reserved until the registration process has been completed in full.
  2. If you have any questions, please contact chinesedress@hotmail.com
  3. The registration form must be forwarded to chinesedress@hotmail.com.
    For more information, please visit our website at chinesedress@hotmail.com, you will find contact details at the bottom of the form.
    ★Itinerary: 08:27 Gathering in MRT Xindian→ Wulai→ Wuyu 9.5K~13K→the entrance of Tonho old road→ 20mins to the entrance of Da-Jiao-Xi-Shan→ 10mins to the entrance of Xiao-Jiao-Xi-Shan→ 60mins to the crossroad of Tonho old road and Niao-Zui-Jian-Shan→ 40mins to the crossroad of Tonho old road and Hong-Lu-Di-Shan→ 60mins to the saddle of mountain→ 10 mins to a platform ( you can overview the Lan-Yang Plain) → 40mins house and get on the shuttle→ dinner→ MRT Xin-Dian (depend upon weather and pace of team)
    ★Payment：Please pay the total amount to the following account.
    Beneficiary：523 Mountaineering Association
    Bank：Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Shuang Lian Branch (bank code “006”)
    Bank account：0925-717-102529
    戶名：社團法人中華民國五二三登山會
    銀行：合作金庫雙連分行(銀行代號006)
    銀行帳號：0925-717-102529
    (banking charges borne by yourself)
    Please email 523 with final 5 digitals of your account or receipt copy after your remittance. 匯款後，請讓523知道您匯款帳戶的末五碼
    ★Need to carry: small backpack, clothes for sport, hiking shoes, raincoat, preventing winds clothes, hat, flash light or headlamp, personal medicine, ARC or id card or passport (We need to apply the permit) , lunch, water and snacks.
    ★Suggestion: carry medicine for carsickness, liquid for mosquito, trekking pole, camera, telescope, bowl and spoon.
    ★ Points for Attention：
  4. Follow the team leader’s instructions. Do not leave the group.
  5. If you feel unwell during the trip, please let the team leader know immediately.
  6. If you get carsickness easier, please prepare medicine for carsickness.
  7. At least 8 people are required for this activity to proceed. If less than 8 people register, the activity will be cancelled. If more than 18 people, we will ask second van. Limit is 26 people.
  8. The hiking is around 4~5 hours. It’s easy and beautiful. Kids are ok.
  9. We will enter the reservation of water source. Please follow the rule: Leave No Trace: No skin of fruit and any trash. You can prepare plastic bag for your trash.
  10. In the event of typhoons, closure of the mountain, or other factors beyond our control, we will either postpone or cancel the activity based on official announcements from the meteorological authorities or relevant government departments. If participants are forced to cancel because they are unable to attend a rescheduled activity, they will receive a refund after NT100 has been deducted for insurance and administrative costs. Thank you for your understanding!
  11. In the event that the closure of the mountain during the trip forces us to abandon our original itinerary, the association reserves the right to alter the original itinerary, destinations visited, or food and accommodation provided. If any cost savings are made as a result, they will be refunded to participants after the trip is completed.
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523 has events every month~Welcome to join us!

523 Hike: 0923(Sun.)Turtle Island + 401 Highland

As soon as the train exits Caoling Tunnel, tourists will glimpse their first view of Turtle Island, floating upon the ocean surface. As the train tracks curve about, the view of Turtle Island will vary, so keep your eyes glued! Turtle Island, also known as Turtle Mountain Islet, is located 10 kilometers east of the Touchen Town coastline. It is a volcanic island located within the ocean, named for its similarity to a floating turtle. The island is 3.3 kilometers wide from east to west and 1.7 kilometers long, coming to a total area of 2.85 kilometers squared, with a total coastline of approximately 10 kilometers. However, even with its small size, there are steep cliffs, active hot springs, hills and peaks, erosion caves, lakes, cold springs, rare cliff vegetation and a rich ocean ecology. With the erosion of ocean water and the rise and fall of the tide, Turtle Island is indeed a beautiful gem in the ocean.
According to records, the first residents of the island arrived from Fujian and Taiwan during the reign of Qing Emperor Guangxu. In 1977, the residents of Turtle Island decided to move together to the Gueishandao Community located in Dashi Neighborhood, Touchen Town, and allow the island to become a restricted area with only soldiers stationed by the military. On August 1st, 2000, the island was officially opened to tourists, and the Northeast Coast Administrative Center began the planning, development, and management of this island. With its unique, rich and relatively untouched ecological resources, the administrative center decided to designate it as an outer seas ecological park. This not only added a new recreational spot for the Northeast Coast, but also encouraged the development of the marine tourism industry.
401 Highland (At the very beginning it was 398 meters, but later 3 meters observation platform was built. Then it became 401 meters) and north coast trial belong to long difficult trial. We should pay attention to falling rocks, holes in the ground, fallen trunks, bees and snakes, etc. We need to hire a native licensed guide.

★ Leader：Kitty Hawk 0912-257-164 (topolinachen@gmail.com)
★ Gathering Time: September 23rd (Sunday) AM 6:30
★ Gathering Place：Taipei MRT Taipower Building Exit 5
★ Deadline to register：August 31st (Friday) or when fully booked (Limited: 20 persons)
※Please be noted that we need to get the permit first. Thus, if you want to join, please send your personal data before September 6th. If we get the permit, we will inform you for remittance.
★ How to register：

  1. Participants are required to send a completed registration form and pay the fee to guarantee their place on the trip. Please note that places cannot be reserved until the registration process has been completed in full.
    ※Please be noted that we need to apply permit of island and 401 highland (They are different permit) 20 days ago. Thus, if you can join, please send your personal data before August 31st.
  2. If you have any questions, please contact leader Kitty Hawk 0912-257-164
  3. The registration form must be forwarded to Kitty Hawk (topolinachen@gmail.com)
    For more information, please visit our website at topolinachen@gmail.com), you will find contact details at the bottom of the form.
    You can also email the below personal information to Kitty Hawk (topolinachen@gmail.com)
  4. 參加活動名稱/日期Activity Name/Date
  5. 姓名Name
  6. 身份證字號Passport number
  7. 性別Gender
  8. 血型Blood Type
  9. 出生年月日(Date of Birth)(yyyy/mm/dd)
  10. 國籍Nationality
  11. 職業Occupation
  12. 通訊地址Address
  13. 住家電話Home tel.
  14. 公司電話Office tel.
  15. 行動電話Cell phone
  16. E-mail
  17. 緊急聯絡人姓名/關係Emergency Contact Name and Relationship.
  18. 緊急聯絡人電話Emergency Contact Phone Number
  19. 素食與否 (vegetarian)(yes or no)
  20. 特殊事項/爬山經歷 (special requirements or hiking experience)
    (Just registering here on the 523 Facebook page is not acceptable.)
    ★ Fee：
    Non-members: NT1,950 Members: NT 1,800
    (Like to be 523 members? Each year only costs NT500!)
    The fee includes transportation, ship fee, licensed guide of Turtle Island, NT3 million accidental and medical insurance, a safety fund, and administrative costs.
    ★ Payment：
    Please pay the total amount to the following account.
    Beneficiary：523 Mountaineering Association
    Bank：Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Shuang Lian Branch (bank code “006”)
    Bank account：0925-717-102529t
    戶名：社團法人中華民國五二三登山會
    銀行：合作金庫雙連分行(銀行代號006)
    銀行帳號：0925-717-102529
    (banking charges borne by yourself)
    Please email 523 with final 5 digitals of your account or receipt copy after your remittance.
    ★ Itinerary：
    6:30 Depart from Taipei → 08:00 Wushi harbor → 08:10 on board → 09:00 Southern coast wharf landing Turtle island (security check point) → walk around the lake trial → 10:00 depart for 401 highland → lunch → 11:30 march toward northern coast trial → 13:30 back to the cross of 401 highland trial and northern coast trial → waiting for cruise at security check point → 14:00 on board → take a round-the- island cruise → 16:00 back in Wushi harbor → dinner →Arrive in Taipei (depend upon weather and pace of team)
    0630台電大樓站Exit5集合出發>0800烏石港>0810上船>0900南岸碼頭登龜山島(安檢所)>環湖步道>1000 401高地步道起登>10:30 401高地>午餐>11:30下北岸步道>13:30回到401高地步道和北岸登山步道的叉路口>安檢所等上船>14:00上船>坐船環島>16:00回烏石港>晚餐>回台北（以上行程僅供參考，將依實際狀況調配）
    ★Need to carry: small backpack, clothes for sport, hiking shoes, raincoat, preventing winds clothes, hat, flash light or headlamp, personal medicine, ARC or id card or passport (would be checked at check point) , lunch, water and snacks.
    ★Suggestion: carry medicine for seasickness, liquid for mosquito, trekking pole, camera, and telescope.
    ★ Points for Attention：
  21. Please be on time since we are allowed at restricted time for landing.
  22. Follow the team leader’s instructions. Do not leave the group.
  23. If you feel unwell during the trip, please let the team leader know immediately.
  24. If you get seasickness easier, please prepare medicine for seasickness.
  25. At least 13 people are required for this activity to proceed. If less than 13 people register, the activity will be cancelled.
  26. If we get the permit by casting lots, we will continue to apply permit of 401 Highland. Since we need to hire licensed guide for 401 Highland, if we have 10 people above, this licensed guide will be arranged by shipping Service Company. Our destination goal is 401 Highland, then making an island loop which needs 6 hours, endurance needed. If north coast is still closed, we would return by same trial.
  27. We will enter the island restrained area. Please follow the rule: Leave No Trace: No skin of fruit and any trash. You can prepare plastic bag for your trash.
  28. We should apply permits for landing and Highland, Please be noted you should pay first to complete the whole procedure, if you conceal before 10 days ago, we would reduce 30%. If you conceal before 1 week, we wouldn’t return backward the charge. If we can’t get the permit, we would change to other day or hiking itinerary. If you can’t match up, we would reduce NT200 handling charge and return charge backward.
  29. In the event of typhoons, closure of the island landing, or other factors beyond our control, we will either postpone or cancel the activity based on official announcements from the meteorological authorities or relevant government departments. If participants are forced to cancel because they are unable to attend a rescheduled activity, they will receive a refund after NT200 has been deducted for insurance and administrative costs. Thank you for your understanding!
  30. In the event that the closure of the island landing during the trip forces us to abandon our original itinerary, the association reserves the right to alter the original itinerary, destinations visited, or food and accommodation provided. If any cost savings are made as a result, they will be refunded to participants after the trip is completed.