Approved Mountain Access Permits allows the authorized persons to access mountainous areas that are within the restricted zone. Mountain Access Permits are managed by the National Police Agency. Sometimes, these areas overlap with the Ecological Protection Area of some of Taiwan's National Parks. A second Park Access Permit is needed to access overlapped areas. The Park Access Permits are jointly managed by the high-mountain National Parks of Taiwan (Sheipa, Taroko, Yushan):

Only trails listed under "Grade 4 and Grade 5" (Mountaineering Trails) may require one or more permits, including "Grade 3" (Zhuilu Old Road- Park Entry Permit Required). Trails listed under “Grade 1"(Scenic Trails) or “Grade 2" (Hiking Trails), in addition to all Scenic Spots require no permits whatsoever. Specifically (not exhaustive):


Both Park Permit and Mountain Permits required:
• Mt. Nanhu
• Mt. Nanhu – Mt. Zhongyangjian (North Section 1)
• North Section 1 to 2 (via Mt. Wuyan)
• Other (non-traditional) routes (Entry Eco-Protection Areas and Yilan County premises)


Park Access Permit only:
• Mt. Yangtou
• Mt. Qingshui
• Zhuilu Old Road
• North Section 2
• Mt. Shuan – Mt. Lingming
• Mt. Shuan (single day ascent)
• North Section 1 to 2 (not including Mt. Wuyan)
• Mt. Yangtou (single day ascent)
• Mt. Bilu – Mt. Yangtou
• Mt. Bilu (single day ascent)
• Mt. Qilai Main/North Peak
• Mt. Qilai Range
• Mt. Qilai South Peak
• Qilai East Ridge
• Other (non-traditional) routes (Entry the Park's Ecological Protection Areas)

No permits needed:
• Mt. Hehuan Main Peak
• Mt. Hehuan East Peak
• Mt. Hehuanjian
• Mt. Shimen (Main and North Peaks)
• Mt. Xiaoqilai
• Mt. Hehuan North Peak
• Mt. Hehuan West Peak (Required 12-14 hours)

No camping allowed at Mt. Hehuan area.
• Mt. Pingfeng
• Dali-Datong Trail
• Lushui-Wenshan Trail

Alternatively, please visit our website for a list of which trails need which permits: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/  Announcements/Fees &Permits