Hiking the Highest Peak in Taiwan

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
  • 00:00 Drone Intro amzn.to/3S7ULOm
    1:49 Meeting up with Curtis and Larry
    2:07 4 hour drive to trailhead
    2:24 7-Eleven goo.gl/maps/hW3TMtEsAnYF2nCm8
    2:53 Yu-Shan National Park goo.gl/maps/dbmkpengNYh6Hxik9
    3:37 Trailhead Police Station goo.gl/maps/TA4Ut449XqXDJxbb8
    3:52 Yushan Trailhead goo.gl/maps/3atnDGGdQ2ZTZotG8
    4:08 Day 1 - Trailhead to Paiyun Lodge (5 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
    6:50 Day 2 - Paiyun Lodge to Summit (11 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
    9:29 Tataka Visitor Center goo.gl/maps/J8eG2qwTCrJmJbZF9
    9:47 Why did I visit Taiwan?
    10:22 Which route did you take? alltrails.com/explore/map/map...
    12:57 How much did this hike cost?
    13:33 Who did I hike with? / boyuanlu / curtissho
    14:53 How did you shoot this video? linktr.ee/kraig
    16:12 Instagram / kraigadams
    16:26 Thanks Taiwan Pitch taiwanpitch.com
    For more exciting series about Taiwan, visit taiwanPlus.com and follow or subscribe TaiwanPlus on social platforms #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPitch

Комментарии • 305

  • @kraigadams
    @kraigadams  Год назад +32

    Behind the scenes from my local hiking squad Curtis and Larry ruclips.net/video/xPjR2GmOYbU/видео.html

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
    @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 Год назад +140

    Very few people realize how beautiful of an island Taiwan is...

    • @sw2de3fr4gt
      @sw2de3fr4gt Год назад +10

      The Portuguese named the island 'Formosa' which means Beautiful

    • @tallaganda83
      @tallaganda83 6 месяцев назад +1

      This peak is higher than highest peak in NZ, great place absolutely jam packed with great nature and buzzing cities. It is the worlds most underrated destination.

  • @rorymatthews
    @rorymatthews Год назад +35

    I never would have guessed this is what the natural environment in Taiwan looked like. Beautiful!

  • @leejeff8865
    @leejeff8865 Год назад +19

    I'm Taiwanese. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Taiwan

  • @hikesaroundkyoto
    @hikesaroundkyoto Год назад +84

    Incredible scenery! Hiking in Taiwan is my dream.

  • @Simonjj8626
    @Simonjj8626 Год назад +22

    Over 70% land in Taiwan are mountain and hill. And also Taiwan have over 250 mountains are height than 3000 meters. If you like hiking, is really welcome everyone to visit here!
    And again thanks you to film such beautiful video of my homeland

    • @foodbabytw
      @foodbabytw 3 месяца назад

      So many hikes to see in Taiwan! Even without going over 3000m, lots of beautiful treks everywhere

  • @FloriTravels
    @FloriTravels Год назад +20

    I didn't know Taiwan had such amazing scenery, a pleasure to watch.

  • @dosadoodle
    @dosadoodle Год назад +49

    Well, the sponsorship is working. Now we want to go to Taiwan more than before! Wonderful to see this part of the country.

    • @cazpk6840
      @cazpk6840 Год назад +3

      it is now on my bucket list

  • @lelandpeck4585
    @lelandpeck4585 Год назад +26

    I had no idea that the mountains in Taiwan were so numerous and high. Beautiful filming, Craig. Really enjoyed it!

  • @paullin375
    @paullin375 Год назад +42

    Taiwan is a very beautiful country with very friendly people and a safe environment. Visitors are very welcome.

    • @xiangchimixian1314
      @xiangchimixian1314 Год назад +2

      😢😢Taiwan not a country but a province of China

    • @paullin375
      @paullin375 Год назад

      @@xiangchimixian1314 If yes, can you come to this place?
      Brainwashed by the government system who knows nothing about Taiwan's history.

    • @yaosw8377
      @yaosw8377 Год назад +6

      ​@@xiangchimixian1314 來亂的喔

    • @ArnoMakeMeSex
      @ArnoMakeMeSex Год назад +1

      @@xiangchimixian1314 有病去吃藥

    • @jayjin8318
      @jayjin8318 Год назад

      How about Taiwan is a province of Republic of China?

  • @liam1886
    @liam1886 Год назад +39

    no unnecessary chatter, no artificial or exaggerated events. just moments caught as they truly are. a pleasure to watch

    • @NateGGdog
      @NateGGdog Год назад

      Your comment is 💯

  • @gelade
    @gelade Год назад +10

    the view at the top wow! and those lodging looks so clean and well maintained. nice

  • @WannaKamaka
    @WannaKamaka Год назад +37

    Such a beautiful country and hike. Thanks for taking us along. And a big thanks for making these videos that have no talking. It gives a more peaceful feel.

    • @xiangchimixian1314
      @xiangchimixian1314 Год назад +1

      Taiwan is a province of China 😢😢

    • @ArnoMakeMeSex
      @ArnoMakeMeSex Год назад

      @@xiangchimixian1314 ㄔˉㄕˇㄅㄧˇㄐㄧㄠˋㄎㄨㄞˋ

    • @owenwa136
      @owenwa136 Год назад

      Get some history and geography courses

    • @loveyahoo5201
      @loveyahoo5201 4 месяца назад

      @@owenwa136對啊多學點歷史吧,中共從來沒管轄過台灣。低能的中國人

  • @the_mountains_our_calling4809
    @the_mountains_our_calling4809 Год назад +7

    Well done! Such beautiful footage! Almost reminds me of some of the mountains here in Washington

  • @chartingwithliv
    @chartingwithliv Год назад +65

    All of your videos usually get me sentimental but this one hit close to home, I cried. I had a friend growing up who wanted to do this when we were younger. Please dont stop recording these its so amazing to live through you.

  • @poentang
    @poentang Год назад +8

    Such a beautiful scenery and wonderful place for adventures! The hike looks fantastic and I loved it 👍😍

  • @MikeChen1999
    @MikeChen1999 Год назад +8

    Hiking in Taiwan is my dream,thank you!

  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 Год назад +11

    My friend, thank you so much for getting out there and sharing this with us. Truly, this is exactly something I needed, as I feel like in the past few years I lost all the energy and spirit for adventures. Truly an amazing video and thank you again. Wishing you all the best. :)

  • @MelaraAdventure
    @MelaraAdventure Год назад +5

    Wow, what an incredible adventure! Your video captured the breathtaking beauty of Taiwan's highest peak perfectly. The stunning views, challenging hike, and your storytelling kept me engaged from start to finish. I appreciate the useful tips you provided along the way, making it easier for fellow hikers to plan their own journey. Thank you for sharing this remarkable experience with us. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to see more of your exciting adventures!

  • @Min-rd1tv
    @Min-rd1tv Год назад +9

    welcome to Taiwan! There still have many beautiful mountains here, like Mount Nanhu and Xue Mountain.

  • @huang7776
    @huang7776 Год назад +9

    Amazing video. Hope you visit Taiwan again soon!

  • @Tbpker22
    @Tbpker22 Год назад +33

    Before this video I had no idea that Taiwan has such magnificent scenery - I formerly thought Taiwan was absolutely flat with nothing but semiconductor factories populating it! Thanks, Kraig, for this video and my education!!

    • @chetaipeitech978
      @chetaipeitech978 Год назад +13

      In fact, Taiwan's mountainous area is larger than flat area.

    • @clover9370
      @clover9370 Год назад +11

      Mt. Jade (Yushan) is taller than Mt. Fuji, the highest in Japan, and a lot greener.

    • @user-uy7er9ox4i
      @user-uy7er9ox4i Год назад +3

      台灣有很很多高山 也有很多大海 也可以溯溪 跟潛水 很多的大自然等你來體驗

  • @sc9742
    @sc9742 Год назад +12

    As someone who was born in Taiwan, your video brought back great memories. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

  • @zigpalmer
    @zigpalmer Год назад +33

    Great to see you visiting Taiwan. A lovely country to live in, and beautiful.

    • @harrykwuen4821
      @harrykwuen4821 Год назад

      To be clear, Taiwan isn't a country, but a province of China!

    • @lalauya1111
      @lalauya1111 Год назад +5

      ​@@harrykwuen4821 lol, CCP troll spotted

    • @ArnoMakeMeSex
      @ArnoMakeMeSex Год назад

      @@harrykwuen4821 回去牆內

  • @auroraburora8249
    @auroraburora8249 Год назад +11

    Great video! It's so pretty there :) Glad we're FINALLY getting to see it!! AND THE CATS OMG

  • @chia-yao371
    @chia-yao371 Год назад +2

    drinking with friends in leisure time, we often speak out loud "呼搭拉" in every round of drinking, which is the quickest way, in my opinion, to make friends in Taiwan. enjoy ur trip. 😁

  • @familywithmelody
    @familywithmelody Год назад +20

    Wow, what an incredible adventure! I loved watching your journey to the highest peak in Taiwan. The stunning views and challenging terrain make me want to add this hike to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @ofthenearfuture
    @ofthenearfuture Год назад +10

    A really beautiful hike and country, been enjoying this series! The hiking gear culture in Asia seemingly always surprises me... interesting to see how stark the contrast is with Kraig's 'minimalism'

  • @shi-hwatsuei4861
    @shi-hwatsuei4861 Год назад +15

    I followed you on AllTrail because I saw your hiking video, it surprises me that you went to my home country. Many people in United States doesn't know Taiwan and they always confused it with Thailand.
    Some people do the trail in one day because it's really difficult to get the permit for staying in the cabin.

  • @ericyung520
    @ericyung520 Год назад +5

    Taiwan is a paradise for outdoor lovers

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails Год назад +13

    Great video Kraig, beautiful place, fantastic hike 👍

  • @leinadp322
    @leinadp322 Год назад +126

    Taiwan is such a beautiful country and so friendly people.

    • @harrykwuen4821
      @harrykwuen4821 Год назад +3

      To be clear, Taiwan isn't a country, but a province of China!

    • @leinadp322
      @leinadp322 Год назад +30

      @@harrykwuen4821 Nope you're wrong. It's a country.

    • @taiwanallen3544
      @taiwanallen3544 Год назад +24

      @@harrykwuen4821 You apply for a visa to Beijing to see if Taiwan will let you enter the country

    • @lalauya1111
      @lalauya1111 Год назад +9

      ​@@harrykwuen4821 Ok then tell me the country name of this flag🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼

    • @Melonviva
      @Melonviva Год назад

      Enjoy your illusionary country Taiwan, those weird relationships with mainland China is just about to end in years, no matter you accept or not. China back to be superpower on earth is unstoppable. Keep your fragile pride gently

  • @TheBjameso
    @TheBjameso Год назад +5

    You got the sunrise from North Summit - best choice! I did Jade mountain last November, but couldn't get a spot in the Paiyun lodge, so did it all in one day, without north peak. Jade mountain may of been at the top of your list, but it's really just the tip (of the iceberg)!

  • @sakurasoh
    @sakurasoh Год назад +5

    Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful.. one of the best ppl around

  • @erichong3430
    @erichong3430 Год назад +8

    Your intros are always mesmerizing.

  • @neothaka
    @neothaka 11 месяцев назад +1

    玉山 is amazing. The summit has a real top of the world feeling.

  • @rz19740113
    @rz19740113 Год назад +2

    The mountain you shot is so stunning...wish to see them in person some day.

  • @user-gb8mh2de4q
    @user-gb8mh2de4q Год назад +24

    Taiwan is a lovely place!

  • @rugged9769
    @rugged9769 Год назад +15

    Beautiful mountains. Hope to visit Taiwan one day and do some hiking and enjoy some wonderful food there. Followed you on AllTrails for a while and great to see you doing some local trails here in Colorado

  • @kao93053
    @kao93053 Год назад +8

    歡迎你來台灣旅遊,看到你登上了台灣的最高峰---玉山,你真的很厲害!

  • @MrMuel1205
    @MrMuel1205 Год назад +5

    It's on my bucket list.

  • @IwanderExploreCapture23
    @IwanderExploreCapture23 Год назад +3

    all I can say is excellent!!!

  • @more168
    @more168 Год назад +3

    Nice videos! Welcome to Taiwan again! There are more foods in Taiwan that foreigners have never tasted, as well as scenery unique to Taiwan. Welcome to try it!

  • @AsiaHikelopedia
    @AsiaHikelopedia Год назад +12

    At the start I thought "It's very rare to see the foreigner wearing more layers than the Taiwanese hikers!" LOL

  • @asevenex4236
    @asevenex4236 Год назад +5

    Yoooooooo i live here! Taiwan's mountains are the besttt

  • @dinsky21
    @dinsky21 Год назад +5

    Welcome to Taiwan, hope you had a great time here, love your video!

  • @koko_outdoorlife
    @koko_outdoorlife Год назад +6

    there is still more mountains to discover in Taiwan!!

  • @GOJT
    @GOJT Год назад +1

    so happy see you visit the mountain of Taiwan great work Kraig

  • @secretsecret1947
    @secretsecret1947 Год назад +15

    Welcome to Taiwan, there're many other beautiful mountains in Taiwan, hope you could experience it.

  • @HikingThru
    @HikingThru Год назад +5

    Really enjoyed the drone intro and the music selection. These are always the most notable parts of your videos for myself.
    Great to see the help from your new friends Curtis and Larry as well! These two have done a great job representing and showing everyone how great the hiking community can be in Taiwan.
    Happy Hiking!

  • @MentalWealthJP
    @MentalWealthJP Год назад +7

    Thanks for the content you post regularly, it has helped a lot with my depression!

  • @jackkaye1310
    @jackkaye1310 Год назад +17

    I’m heading to Taiwan in April, I’d love to do this hike. Is there anyone who would want to do it with me, or can help me plan this hike? 🇬🇧

  • @Vibraniuum
    @Vibraniuum Год назад +12

    Was eagerly waiting for your Hiking videos . They are just wonderful ✌️👍

  • @isdere
    @isdere Год назад +4

    Thanks for visiting Taiwan and making a great video out of it

  • @kinkingkids
    @kinkingkids Год назад +5

    It's great to see that you've come to Taiwan! I highly recommend visiting Holy Ridge Line, which is one of the most classic and beautiful long-distance trekking trails in Taiwan. I hope you have the chance to experience it.

  • @sebikostudio
    @sebikostudio 2 месяца назад

    I just moved to Taipei 6 months ago and loving it! The nature is amazing and the infrastructure is pretty good, in one word "Convenience".

  • @jacobgelbart3609
    @jacobgelbart3609 Год назад +4

    not even a minute in... so incredible

  • @djrez
    @djrez Год назад +6

    Wow. Welcome to Taiwan❤❤

  • @Suyorukun
    @Suyorukun Год назад

    Wow the drone shots

  • @Logan0210
    @Logan0210 Год назад +5

    thank you for making such an amazing video showing how beautiful Taiwan is!

  • @Mary2020Jane
    @Mary2020Jane Год назад +4

    Another masterpiece!

  • @MapsWithNoRoads
    @MapsWithNoRoads Год назад +7

    Looks like an amazing trip! This is an inspiration. Thanks for taking us along with you!

  • @alexmorgan3435
    @alexmorgan3435 Год назад +22

    Love Taiwan. Such a beautiful country and friendly people.
    Why so little footage from the actual summit?
    Did you have problems with altitude sickness?

    • @kraigadams
      @kraigadams  Год назад +2

      it’s all about the journey :)

  • @rosafischer2748
    @rosafischer2748 Год назад +4

    wow, your videos were always very high quality but I haven't seen one in about a while.. and WOW did you get EVEN better at filmmaking. so incredible

  • @warfield7154
    @warfield7154 Год назад +1

    Whole world is beautiful it's the way how you see it

  • @JaggedN1
    @JaggedN1 Год назад +6

    Amazing how this was shot on an iPhone, technology is developing crazy fast! Great video Kraig :)

  • @sanebanana
    @sanebanana Год назад +5

    I like the new format of vlog/hiking combo, your hiking videos are always great to watch nonetheless. Cheers!

  • @friendlylocal3731
    @friendlylocal3731 Год назад +20

    My theory is that most of us are here because we wish our job was to film ourselves going on trips and hiking up mountains. Not to take away from the beautiful work Kraig is doing with these videos - I think they're great.

    • @TheCulturalBomb
      @TheCulturalBomb Год назад

      Not quite wish it was our job as nice as it is. But to experience emotions and feelings from the surroundings we surround ourselves with.

  • @backpackerradio
    @backpackerradio Год назад +6

    Another amazing video, Kraig! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @ChiangThomas
    @ChiangThomas Год назад +1

    I am so glad you came to my country. Thanks for making this beautiful video.

  • @jeremymandelkern9260
    @jeremymandelkern9260 Год назад +12

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful nature here. Super cool video!

  • @fatiao
    @fatiao Год назад +4

    welcome to Taiwan!!!
    I really like your videos.

  • @adamszekely00
    @adamszekely00 Год назад +7

    Almost got a heart attack seeing the cost calculation until I realized it isn't in USD 😂

  • @JamesLiu-kx6xw
    @JamesLiu-kx6xw Год назад +5

    Welcome to Taiwan!!Hope u have a good vacation ✌️

  • @mattpetrek712
    @mattpetrek712 Год назад +3

    Kraig, these calm my soul. Thank you

  • @isaacH
    @isaacH Год назад +6

    Finally you come to my country for hiking . but i do recommend Syue mountain . the 2nd highest peak in TW . i almost arrange to hike in this trail every year .

  • @winnielc
    @winnielc Год назад +2

    welcome to Taiwan!!

  • @kkHouse988
    @kkHouse988 Год назад +1

    the first time i watch your video is hiking in Hornstrandir.
    now i see you in my country and hike in Jade Mountain, its so lovely.
    such beautiful and peaceful scenery.
    love your video.

  • @yu-kengshih7298
    @yu-kengshih7298 Год назад +4

    Thanks for visiting Taiwan! I'm a Taiwanese immigrant to USA and I hiked Yushan in 2009. I missed it so much.

  • @barret0817
    @barret0817 Год назад +8

    Welcome to hiking in Taiwan. Besides, Mt. Yushan, there are a lot more beautiful mountains to discover.

    • @kraigadams
      @kraigadams  Год назад +6

      would like to come back to see more of Taiwan in general. And hike of course

  • @kitfong1531
    @kitfong1531 Год назад

    home sweet home.. got stuck at the flat down under. missing the endless green waves of mountains and the vibrant dancing cloud. Thank you for the amazing video!

  • @jackydu4274
    @jackydu4274 Год назад +3

    welcome~

  • @edwardheard9752
    @edwardheard9752 Год назад

    Your videos bring me so much peace… stunning, what an intro

  • @TacelRCLeal
    @TacelRCLeal Год назад

    Always the best videos, love u, Kraig

  • @sergejf3742
    @sergejf3742 Год назад +4

    Beautiful

  • @joshsilalahi2971
    @joshsilalahi2971 Год назад +1

    I always love all your trips

  • @edisondesouzacarneirocarne999
    @edisondesouzacarneirocarne999 Год назад +4

    Saudades desses vídeos de caminhada e drone.
    Abraço.

  • @Natgeo_Channel
    @Natgeo_Channel Год назад +1

    Beautiful 🤩 bro 😎👌🏻

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 Год назад +1

    That , as usual , was amazing ! Thank you

  • @CCCho-og8xx
    @CCCho-og8xx Год назад +1

    Welcome to Taiwan!!!

  • @Marcus-se7dt
    @Marcus-se7dt Год назад

    Awesome!!!! thanks for your video to show amazing Taiwan

  • @BadSloucher
    @BadSloucher Год назад +3

    3:12 HOLY CAMERA

  • @kayelyward8714
    @kayelyward8714 Год назад +1

    Great video! Sounds like a great trip . . I am glad it worked out well.

  • @kyw1990
    @kyw1990 Год назад

    Have subscribed you for a long time and.... you are finally here!!

  • @3cmLin
    @3cmLin Год назад

    謝謝來台灣以及分享台灣美好事物.乾杯!

  • @kd7lxl
    @kd7lxl Год назад

    Love the silent hiking style videos. Thanks.

  • @Vershaii
    @Vershaii Год назад +4

    Love this Craig.

  • @happywolfie1980
    @happywolfie1980 Год назад +1

    Seeing your interaction with others in this video makes it a little more interesting and different from your usual solo video..

  • @justelynnnjoelle
    @justelynnnjoelle Год назад +4

    "We feel very sorry about that" 🤣

  • @rossiadventure8252
    @rossiadventure8252 Год назад +1

    Glad to know you were in Taiwan!