Xueshan National Park Introduction
Xueshan National Park was established in 1992. It is bounded to the north by the ridgeline between Beanguyan Mountain and Leshan, to the east by the upper reaches of the Dajia River, to the west by the natural ridgeline from Beikeng Mountain to Xiaoxue Mountain, and to the south by Yuluowei Mountain and the middle reaches of the Dajia River. Located at the junction of Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung, it is the fifth national park established in Taiwan. The park is characterized by towering mountains and magnificent scenery, with elevation differences exceeding 3,000 meters. Centered around Xueshan, multiple ridges radiate outward, showcasing winding mountain ridges both near and far, with distinct layers and steep terrains, among which Xueshan and Daba Jianshan are the most representative. The main peak of Xueshan is located in the middle of the Xueshan Mountain Range, standing at 3,886 meters, making it the highest point of the range and the second highest peak in Taiwan. It is collectively referred to as one of the "Five Peaks of Taiwan" along with Yushan, Nanhu Dashan, Xiuguluan Mountain, and Beidawu Mountain. The name "Xueshan" was derived from the observation in the Taiwan Fuzhi that "its snow is bright and clear, shining white like jade." Daba Jianshan, at 3,492 meters, is known as the "Century Peak" and is renowned for its magnificent appearance, being collectively referred to as one of the "Three Jians of Taiwan" alongside Zhongjian Mountain and Dafeng Mountain.
