Caoling Historic Trail

The Caoling Historic Trail is the only surviving section of this Qing Dynasty Road that once connected Yilan and Danshui. It’s a beautiful hike with some fantastic views of the north-east coastline.

Along the way we pass by several points of historical interest, the most important being the largest stone inscription in Taiwan which translates as “Boldy Quell the Violent Mists” and was carved by the regional commander, Liu Ming-deng when he encountered adverse weather on his way to Yilan.

TYPICAL ITINERARY

Typically, we start the hike on the old section of the trail and walk up to the ridge. From there, we walk down the other side to visit the Caoling Qinyun Temple, then take a train to Fulong before one more hour of walking back the vehicle.

GRADING AND FITNESS

Difficulty – 2 (out of 5) Duration – Full day

The hike involves around 4-6 hours of hiking. The walk is along a well-defined path. There’s no exposure to heights and no technical ability is required. A moderate level of fitness is required.

PRICING

Private trips start at $12,800TWD for groups of 1 to 3 people. Each additional person is $2,625TWD.

TRANSPORTATION

Private transportation is provided from anywhere in Taipei or the Taipei/Taoyuan Airport to the mountain. Pickups in other locations can be arranged, sometimes for a small extra fee. Vehicles are insured; Drivers are licensed; and traffic rules are obeyed.

TRANSPORTATION

FOOD

All the main meals are provided for the hike. Clients only need to bring their own snacks. If you have any special dietary requests, allergies, or needs, let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

LEADERS AND SAFETY

All of our leaders are Wilderness First Responder certified and carry first aid kits. They have all spent a lot of time hiking in Taiwan and are very experienced in the high mountains. All of our leaders are native speakers of English, but also speak Mandarin and are very knowledgeable about the local mountains, flora/fauna, and culture.