The fiery Taiwan Red Maple in autumn, starry sky in the summer night, sea of clouds at dusk, the Formosan Muntjac and Mikado Pheasants strolling amidst the forest, and the one-and-only thousand-year-old Sacred Tree of Taiwan Red Cypress in the Greater Taichung area, are the most fascinating images of Dasyueshan (Great Snow Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area.
Formerly the Dasyueshan Forest Station, where the logging business commenced in 1958 and brought prosperity to Dongshi and Fengyuan; today, this mountain town that is an hour drive from Dongshi, has become a forest recreational area, and continues to introduce the grace of Mother Nature to the people in Central Taiwan. Situated at an elevation over 2,000 meters, the climate here is cool and pleasant. The Small Sacred Tree Trail and Skid Road Trail still preserve the virgin forest of giant Taiwan Cypress, which is among the most brilliant landscapes of the Recreation Area. Also, the 50-meter-tall and 1,400-year old giant Sacred Tree standing at the deepest end of the Recreation Area was once ranked as Taiwan’s 11th giant tree!
The wildlife is yet another magnificent treasure of Dasyueshan: Formosan Muntjac, Formosan Serow, and Formosan White-faced Flying Squirrel party at night, while mountain birds like Mikado Pheasant, Swinhoe’s Pheasant, and Formosan Yuhina dance during the day. When you stroll amidst the forest and enjoy the relaxing forest bath, you may easily find an unexpected encounter with these furry and feathery celebrities!
Formerly the Dasyueshan Forest Station, where the logging business commenced in 1958 and brought prosperity to Dongshi and Fengyuan; today, this mountain town that is an hour drive from Dongshi, has become a forest recreational area, and continues to introduce the grace of Mother Nature to the people in Central Taiwan. Situated at an elevation over 2,000 meters, the climate here is cool and pleasant. The Small Sacred Tree Trail and Skid Road Trail still preserve the virgin forest of giant Taiwan Cypress, which is among the most brilliant landscapes of the Recreation Area. Also, the 50-meter-tall and 1,400-year old giant Sacred Tree standing at the deepest end of the Recreation Area was once ranked as Taiwan’s 11th giant tree!
The wildlife is yet another magnificent treasure of Dasyueshan: Formosan Muntjac, Formosan Serow, and Formosan White-faced Flying Squirrel party at night, while mountain birds like Mikado Pheasant, Swinhoe’s Pheasant, and Formosan Yuhina dance during the day. When you stroll amidst the forest and enjoy the relaxing forest bath, you may easily find an unexpected encounter with these furry and feathery celebrities!
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Heping District, Taichung City
Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area
Accommodation Reservation
Accommodation Reservation
Travel Information
Admission Fees
Park Ticket
| Ticket Type | Price (NT$) | Description |
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Ticket Type
Full fare Ticket(Holiday)
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Price (NT$)
200
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Description
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Ticket Type
Standard Discount Ticket
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Price (NT$)
150
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Description
1. Visitors entering the park on non-holidays.
2. Those who are riding on public transportation and hold a ticket stub. 3. Purchase of 20 or more full-price tickets. |
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Ticket Type
Half fare Ticket
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Price (NT$)
100
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Description
1. Military or police personnel holding certificates.
2. Students (with student ID) and children (7 to 12 years old). 3. Those who provide relief to the bereaved family members due to official duties and hold a certificate. 4. Citizens of the county (city) where the amusement park is located (Taichung citizens) who hold certification documents. |
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Ticket Type
Discount Ticket
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Price (NT$)
10
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Description
1. Persons aged 65 or above holding certificates.
2. Children (3 to 6 years old). 3. Outdoor teaching for primary school students other than on holidays, organized by the school, led by teachers and with an official letter. |
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Ticket Type
No Charge Required
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Price (NT$)
0
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Description
1. A person with an easily identifiable disability or holding a disability certificate and one necessary companion.
2. Children (0 to 2 years old) must be accompanied by the adult with ticket. 3. Outstanding volunteers holding the “Volunteer Service Honor Card”. 4. Civil servants on business trips to the amusement park, with travel documents such as business trip slips. 5. Representatives of the people at all levels, volunteer police, volunteer firefighters, and civil defense personnel who have business needs and are allowed to enter the amusement area and have credentials. 6. Villagers living near the forest recreation area who pass through the area for forestry and agricultural purposes are exempt from purchasing tickets by presenting their national ID cards. 7. Indigenous people registered in the administrative area (township or village) of the amusement park may be exempted from purchasing tickets by presenting relevant documents proving their indigenous identity. |
Visitor Center Parking Lot
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Ticket Type
Large Vehicle
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Price (NT$)
100
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Description
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Ticket Type
Small Vehicle
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Price (NT$)
100
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Description
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Ticket Type
Motorcycle
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Price (NT$)
20
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Description
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Ticket Type
Motorcycle
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Price (NT$)
100
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Description
Heavy motorcycles are charged the same parking fee as small cars
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Opening Hours
06:30~17:00
The visitor center service hours are 07:30-17:30.
The visitor center service hours are 07:30-17:30.
Transportation
Map
Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area
Google Map
Google Map
By Car
National Hwy. 1 or 3→National Hwy. 4→Fongyuan Interchange→Provincial Hwy. 3→Dongshih→Follow signs to Forest Road 200→Dasyueshan
Take bus - depart from Taiwan Railway Fengyuan Station
1. Take Taiwan Travel 889 Daxueshan Line from Fengyuan Transfer Center. There are 4 trips to Daxueshan Forest Recreation Area every day. The earliest departure is 7:15 am and the latest return is 4:45 pm. You must contact Taiwan Bus to reserve a seat by phone in advance. Phone: 0800676676 ext. 2. Detailed information on Taiwan Travel Daxueshan Line: (https://www.taiwantrip.com.tw/)
2. Take Fengyuan Bus No. 90, 206, 207 from Fengyuan Transfer Center to Dongshi Station and transfer to No. 252 (only runs on Saturdays and Sundays) to Daxueshan Recreation Area. Taichung Fengyuan Bus related link: http://www.fybus.com.tw/bus8.htm for enquiries, (04)25234175.
Class A buses are prohibited from driving on all roads above 15K+100 on the Daxueshan Forest Road
※Class B passenger vehicles driving on the Daxueshan Forest Road should pay special attention to the following 13 sections: 5K+200, 6K+700, 13K+400, 15K+300, 20K+800, 24K+500, 26K+500, 28K+250, 35K+900, 36K+800, 39K+850, 44K+600, 47K+500, etc.
Take bus - depart from Taichung High Speed Rail Station
From High Speed Rail Exit 6, bus platform 21, take Fengyuan Bus No. 153 to Dongshi Station, then transfer to Bus No. 252 (only runs on Saturdays and Sundays) to Daxueshan Recreation Area. Taichung Fengyuan Bus related link: http://www.fybus.com.tw/bus8.htm for enquiries, or call (04) 25234175.
Park Information
| No. | Park Information |
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| 1. | To prevent the spread of rabies and ensure the safety of pets and their owners, the park prohibits bringing dogs, cats, and other mammals into the park. |
| 2. | The mountainous area is rugged and foggy, and the roads are slippery after rain, so there is a risk of falling rocks and fallen trees. Please obey traffic regulations, drive carefully, and pay attention to safety. |
| 3. | There are warning signs at dangerous places in the amusement area, please cooperate with the management. |
| 4. | Considering the safety of the mountain area at night, non-resident tourists are prohibited from entering the park after 5:00 pm. |
| 5. | It is prohibited to bring pets (mammals) into the park or release them. |
| 6. | Camping, picnicking, barbecue, smoking, littering of cigarette butts, swimming and fishing are prohibited. |
| 7. | It is prohibited to climb, break flowers, leaves or carve trees. |
| 8. | Please take your garbage back with you or put it into the sorted trash cans in the facility area. |
| 9. | Please use re-washable tableware. |
| 10. | Please put the read leaflets into the recycling bin. |
| 11. | Vehicle control is currently implemented on the Daxueshan Forest Road, and only vehicles below Class B buses are allowed to pass. |
| 12. | There are no gas stations in the mountainous area, so please fill up your tank before going up the mountain. |
Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Attraction
Map
Featured Landscape
Tianchih (Heaven's Lake)
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Tianchih is a natural alpine lake sitting 2,600 meters above sea level at the 49-kilometer mark on Forest Road 100. The lake is encircled by Taiwanese Red Pines, and from the lakeside Rueisyue Pavilion, visitors can enjoy the stunning cloud formations. Yushan panax (ginseng) grows abundantly around the lake, and its leaves and fruit adorn the area with red in autumn.
Featured Landscape
Giant Red Cypress
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About a kilometer from the lower end of Tianchih, is the 1,400-year-old Giant Red Cypress of Dasyueshan, which is still vibrant with life despite its age. From this location, visitors can take the forest trail to the "Small Divine Tree" of Anmashan in the natural forest below the Anmashan Visitor Center.
Service Facilities
Map
Park Facilities
Yakou Observatory
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Yakou Observatory is one of the best vantage points from which to view the mountain ranges at Dasyueshan. The observatory's rooftop viewing platform looks out to Dasyueshan, Central Range Point, the North Peak and Central Peak of Yushan (Jade Mountain), Dasyueshan, Shaolaishan, Yuanzueishan and other peaks soaring over 2,000 meters high. The 600-plus-meter trail to the observatory begins at the 48-kilometer mark on Forest Road 200 and ascends up steps the entire way.
Parking Lot
35K Toll Station Parking Lot
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Can accommodate 7 large cars and 50 small cars
Parking Lot
Visitor Center Parking Lot
Source 臺中分署
Can accommodate 7 large cars and 60 small cars
Parking Lot
48K Observation Deck Parking Lot
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Can accommodate 3 large cars and 21 small cars
Parking Lot
49K Shenmu Entrance Parking Lot
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Can accommodate 7 large cars and 41 small cars
Parking Lot
50K Shenmu Parking Lot
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Can accommodate 7 large cars and 32 small cars
Parking Lot
49K Xiaoxueshan Tourist Information Station Parking Lot
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Can accommodate 80 cars
Restaurant/Accommodation/Meeting Room
Dasyueshan Hotel
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There are 10 rooms with 2 single beds for 2 people and 20 rooms with 1 double bed for 2 people.
Restaurant/Accommodation/Meeting Room
Log Cabin
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1 double bed 1 small bed 2-person room, 16 rooms in total
Restaurant/Accommodation/Meeting Room
Second Hotel
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1 double bed 1 small bed 2-person room, 9 rooms in total
Restaurant/Accommodation/Meeting Room
Snow Villa
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There are 6 Japanese-style suites for 7 people and 4 Japanese-style suites for 4 people.
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