Formally known as Shueili Keng (cove), Shueili Townshipis located in a mountainous area of Nantou County near thegeographical center of Taiwan. It covers an area ofapproximately 106.57 square kilometers at an elevation of 250meters and above, with a population of about 22,000. TheShueili and Chenyoulan rivers run through this area beforemeeting up with the Jhuoshuei River, creating ample waterresources for the Daguan and Mingtan hydropower plants.

During the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945), thecamphor, sugar and hydropower industries developed,attracting more and more people to Shueili. From the end ofWorld War II until the 1970's the success of a diversity ofindustries including timber, bananas, ceramics, oranges andplums lead to increasing prosperity for this area. Due to thedemand for the transportation of goods and materials, includingtimber and those required for the construction of thehydropower plants, the Jiji small-gauge railway line was built,and still exists today as a major tourist attraction.

Around the Checheng train station, it is still possible to seetraces of the once flourishing timber industry. Other areaattractions include Erpingshan with its cool breezes and nightviews of the city lights below. The Yongsing SuspensionBridge has preserved its appearance over the past 40 years, butat night it takes on a modern glow due to the addition ofcolorful lights. The banks of the Shueili River and near theGuanyin Suspension Bridge are good places for enjoying thecrystal clear waters of this area. At Snake Kiln in Shueili'sDingkan Village try your hand at making your own ceramic artworks. Plums, popsicles and glutinous rice and meat patties aresome of the foods to try while in Shueili. The area's majoragricultural products include grapes, litchis, bananas, tea andbamboo shoots. As Shueili is a small town located in amountainous area, it does not have a comprehensivetransportation system. It is recommended that after arriving inShueili by car, train or bus, that you rent a scooter or bicycle toleisurely explore the area.

The Yushan National Park Headquarters and ShueiliVisitor Center are located on the perimeter of the northwesternsection of the national park. This location is also a plateauoverlooking the confluence of the Shueili and Jhuoshuei rivers,and surrounded by picturesque mountains and hills. The naturalscenery of Shueili is worth taking the time to appreciate. But,also make sure to visit the visitor center exhibitions to gain abetter understanding of the natural environment and ecologythat you will experience upon entering Yushan National Park.The hospitable people of Shueili and the staff of the YushanNational Park Headquarters welcome you.

Snake Kiln Tel: (049)2770967 Fax: (049)2775491Erpingshan Popsicles

Daguan Hydropower Plant Employee Cooperative:(049)2775465Mingtan Hydropower Plant Employee Cooperative:(049)2774267

Daguan Hydropower Plant:(049)2774016 (Advance reservations are required for groupvisits)

Mingtan Hydropower Plant:(049)2776605 (Advance reservations are required for groupvisits)

Army Reserve Headquarters Shueili BranchTel: (049)2777701

PlumsPlum blossom season: End of December to end of JanuaryPlum harvest season: End of March to end of May

Shueili Farmers AssociationTel:(049)2778417 Fax: (049)2772235

Sinyi Farmers AssociationTel: (049)2791415 Fax: (049)2792300

Heshe Forest Educational Center, National TaiwanUniversity Experimental Forest

Tel: (049)2701004 Fax: (049)2702669Alishan Forest Recreation Area

Tel: (05)2679917 Fax: (05)2679316Sitou Forest Recreation Area

Tel: (049)2612210 Fax: (049) 2612042Endemic Species Research Institute

Tel: (049)2761331Jiji Mingsin Academy Tel: (049)2762374Tensing Kiln Tel: (049)2781130 Fax: (049)2781321Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration

Tel: (049)2855595 Fax: (049)2855593Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village

Tel: (049)2895361 Fax: (049)2896233New Era Art Resort & Spa

Tel: (049)2912248 Fax: (049)2914341Muh Sheng Insect Museum

Tel: (049)2913311 Fax: (049)2912939Highway Bureau, Ministry of Transportation andCommunications

Region 2 Engineering DivisionNantou Public Works Section Tel: (049)2234181Sinyi Public Works Section Tel: (049)2791510 2702033Region 5 Engineering DivisionAlishan Public Works Section Tel: (05)2592426

Emergency Medical ServicesJhushan Siochuan Hospital Tel: (049)2624266Nantou Hospital Tel: (049) 2231150

Tourist Attractions and Emergency Services

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Yushan National Park HeadquartersAddress: 300, Section 1, Jhongshan Road, Shueili Township,

Nantou County 553, Taiwan

Tel: 049-2773121 Website: www.ysnp.gov.tw

Mileage chart (km)Sitou 42Sun Moon Lake 13Shueili 0Sinyi 17Tongfu (Heshe) 30Guanfong 51Guanshan 61Husband and Wife Trees 70Tataka 73Shangdongpu 74Shihshan 78Alishan 94Erwanping 101Jiayi 170

Dongpu 38

Yushan National Park Headquarters Address: 300, Section 1, Jhongshan Road, Shueili Township,Nantou CountyWebsite: www.ysnp.gov.twSwitchboard: (049)2773121 Fax: (049)2775466Shueili Visitor Center (049)2773121 ext. 605 606Food Services: (049)2773121 ext. 228 609Fax: (049)2773499Paiyun Lodge Reservations: (049)2773121 ext. 257

Tataka Visitor CenterAddress: 118, Taiping Road, Tongfu Village, Sinyi Township,Nantou CountyTel: (049)2702200-2 Fax: (049)2702250Food Services: (049)27022177

Nanan Visitor CenterAddress: 83-3, Jhuocing Village, Jhuosi Township, HualianCountyTel: (03)8887560 8880742 Fax: (03)8880743

Meishan Visitor CenterAddress: 44-5, Meishan Village, Taoyuan Township,Kaohsiung CountyTel: (07)6866181-3 Fax: (07)6866128Food Services: (07)6866186

Paiyun Management StationAddress: 118, Taiping Road, Tongfu Village, Sinyi Township,Nantou CountyTel: (049)2702200-2 Fax: (049)2702250

National Park Yushan BrigadeAddress: 2F, 300, Jhongshan Road, Section 1, ShueiliTownship, Nantou CountyTel: (049)2775110, 2775119 Fax: (049)2772405

The National Park Brigade and squad stations provide the

following services: mountain permit applications, blood

oxygen measurement, information on road conditions, transport

of injured persons and emergency assistance.

09 00~16 30Closed on Chinese New Year's Eve and government-designatedwork stoppage days.

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Multimedia Programs

Group ReservationsReservations may be made for groups of 20 or more persons.Reservations must be made online or by telephone at least threedays in advance. Groups may choose showtimes other than thoselisted above. Please specify language (Mandarin, Taiwanese orEnglish) when making reservations. Ecological DocumentariesPlease inquire at the information desk about viewing the center'secological documentaries.Exhibit HallThe Exhibit Hall is open to the public during visitor center hours.Exhibit Area 1 topics:

Exhibit Area 2 topics:

Food ServicesIncludes publications, travel information, coffee and hot and colddrinks.

Showtimes

09 30 13 3011 00 15 30

Fill your car's gas tank before entering Yushan National Park.No permits are required for the Tataka nature trail system or for theareas 50 meters to the right or left of the New Central Cross-IslandHighway. All other areas require a permit to enter. There are several rockslide areas along the highways. During heavyrains, it is best not to drive along the park's highways, especially inmountainous areas. When passing through a rockslide area, be alertfor any signs of slide activity. Do not linger in rockslide areas.Drive slowly while in Yushan National Park for your safety and thesafety of others. If planning to enter high mountain areas, prepare warm clothingand adequate food and water. Do not wear perfume when outdoors, to avoid attracting bees.Snakes do not usually attack if not provoked. If you should comeacross a snake, stay still and quiet and let it pass.

Ecologically protected areas are for academic ecological researchand the strict protection of natural biological communities andenvironmentally important areas. Visitors must obtain permissionfrom Yushan National Park Headquarters before entering theseareas. Application for park entry permit to enter ecologically protectedareas must be made seven days to one month in advance.Requirements include completed application form, name list,itinerary and environmental protection and emergencypreparedness measures.Online applications are exempt from the requirements for writtenrequest, formation of a group, ecotour guide and processing fee.Tel: 049-2348257Paiyun Lodge reservations: The Paiyun Lodge possesses 90 bedsand 60 campsites. Reservations must be made to Yushan NationalPark Headquarters seven days to one month in advance. Park entry permits and accommodation reservations are non-transferable. If unable to visit Yushan National Park after receivingpermission and accommodation reservation confirmation, re-application for reservations and park entry permit will not beaccepted for a certain period of time. Please make use of online application service or call the PaiyunLodge Service Center. Website: www.ysnp.gov.tw; Tel: 049-2348257

Audiovisual Services

The Formosan wild boar is an endemic species. It prefersto feed on the pupae and larvae of insects, such as beetles,which it finds by digging. It is covered in coarse hair, which islonger along the back and shorter along the rest of the body.One of its special characteristics is also its best defensiveweapon, long curved teeth protruding from either side of themouth.

The Formosan wild boar has an extremely largedistribution, from sea level to the high mountains at anelevation of 3,000 meters. It can be found in forests, clearings,farmland, thickets and bamboo forests, and tends to create alarge amount of disturbance wherever it forages. Signs ofFormosan wild boar activity are common in the park's low andmid-elevation areas.

Common Name: Formosan Wild Boar

Scientific Name: Sus scrofa taivanus

Body length: 93 180cm

Tail length: 13 20cm

FactsEndemic subspecies/Order Artiodactyla/Family Suidae

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Restroom(Women)

Restroom(Men)

Multimedia room

Gift shop and

Riverside Cafe

Programs and Months ShowingIntroduction to Yushan National Park:January, April, July, OctoberYushan Flora:February, May, August, NovemberYushan Flight:March, June, September, December

1. National Parks of the World2. National Parks of Taiwan3. Yushan National Park4. Tectonic Plate Movement5. Yushan's Geology6. Yushan's River Systems7. Characteristics of Yushan Flora

and Fauna7-1. Broad-leaved forest

7-2. Mixed conifer and broad-leaved forest

7-3. Conifer forest7-4. Alpine tundra8. Forest Structure9. Succession of Plant Communities10. Traces of Past Human Activity11. Indigenous Peoples and their

Harmonious Relationship withNature

1. The Yushan Alliance2. General Overview of Yushan3. Visiting Yushan4. Back to Nature5. Humans and Yushan6. Visions of Yushan

7. Ecology8. Rock Faces9. Drinking Water10. The Stars of Yushan11. Conclusion

Points to Note

Park Entry Permit Applications and Accommodation