Passeios por Hehuan Mountain

This was a great experience for us. We were informed a day before about the pickup arrangements. The bus arrived on time. The weather was good, so we had a great time watching the stars before proceeding to Hehuanshan for the sunrise viewing. Since it had snowed in the previous days, snow and ice were still along the side of the road, adding to the experience. The mountain slopes still had snow. The temperature was freezing, so you need to dress properly. The experience was great because the weather was good. If the weather had been rainy or foggy, there would have been nothing to see.

This was a very enjoyable hike. I managed to visit four places in two days: Hehuan Main Peak, Dong Feng, Shimen Mountain, and Little Qilai. I even got to see the sunrise. My guide, Snowmen, was very knowledgeable about the mountains. We saw many flowers, including the crystal orchid and the one-flower-seven-leaves plant, which is depicted on the 1000 New Taiwan Dollar bill. The weather was perfect for hiking. The accommodation at Mingshu was fantastic, offering hot showers, TV, coffee, air conditioning, and a fan, and it was just a short walk to 7-11. The two meals included were also very nice, with about eight courses to share among the group. I enjoyed the pace, as you could rest anytime.

“Qingjing and Hehuan Mountain are absolutely breathtaking! With Guide Albert Liu, the timing was perfect for clear skies and stunning views. The climb was both fun and rewarding, and staying at Ming Ding Hotel on the top floor gave us an unforgettable sunrise over the mountains. Highly recommend visiting—this is an experience I’ll personally do again!”

Overall, it was a great tour and definitely recommended. Our guide was friendly, attentive, and made a real effort, and the drive felt very safe and smooth. Since it's a one-day tour, time in Alishan is limited—you'll see the main highlights (train station, short train ride, and an easy walking route), but no longer hikes. If you only have one day, this is a great and convenient way to experience Alishan.

We came unprepared without raincoats and it was raining almost 80% of the time during those days. Still, the experience and memories from this trip were wonderful. It was tiring, but truly unforgettable. The falls were beautiful, and the old streets felt alive. I had hoped to see Jiufen at night, but even in daylight some lanterns and lights were already on, so we still got to enjoy the charm of the place. Hopefully next time the weather will be clearer so we can explore more of the shops and souvenirs. Special thanks to our tour guide, Ms. Ruby, who made sure we saw the highlights, tried the local food, and even helped us whenever we felt confused especially with the language barrier. Overall, it was a wonderful trip.

This was a self-guided tour, so there was no tour guide, but overall it was a great experience! The itinerary was clear and easy to follow, and each stop was enjoyable. Everything was organized well, making it convenient to explore with plenty of time each place. I would definitely recommend this tour to my family and friends.

All the attractions and experiences were great. The driver was very kind and sends information from time to time 😊

It was a good experience! The sight of the sunrise was awesome. Be prepared to wake up really early though! We went twice, as due to rain/clouds on the first day we weren't able to see the sunrise or stars well. The guide also stopped by for us to take pictures of a sea of clouds on the way down.