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