Jiaming Lake hike is a famous trail among hikers in Taiwan. It's so famous that a new route was developed in the past few years to avoid the difficulty of getting a bed at Jiaming Lake Cabin.
(Jiaming Lake in the early morning)
I did both routes to Jiaming Lake within 6 months: October 2022 and March 2023 (in fact, it was last Monday). This post is about my hike via the traditional route (out-and-back one) in October 2022.
If you are wondering which route I like better, I will say the new route from Jiemaosi. I'll write a post about the Jiemaosi route later.
Highlights of the traditional route:
How to do the Jiaming Lake hike in 4, 3, 2, and 1 days and how to get the most out of the hike
What to see on this trail: sunrise, the sea of clouds, and stunning views at Mt. Siangyang and Mt. Sancha
How to apply for a bed at Jiaming Lake Cabin
The less-known plane crash near Mt. Sancha
The best time to visit Jiaming Lake
Anusha
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