Shei-Pa National Park - Wuling Visitor Center

Shei-Pa National Park was established in 1992 (Republic of China Year 81). Its northern boundary is the ridge line from Mount Bianguyan to Mount Leshan (Dalu Mountain), the eastern boundary is the upper reaches of the Dajia River, the western boundary is primarily the natural ridge line from Mount Beikeng to Mount Xiaoxue, and the southern boundary is Mount Yu'anwei and the middle reaches of the Dajia River. Located at the junction of Hsinchu, Miaoli, and Taichung counties, with a total area of 76,850 hectares, it is Taiwan's fifth officially designated national park. Shei-Pa National Park is characterized by numerous towering mountains and magnificent scenery, with an elevation difference exceeding 3,000 meters. Centered around Snow Mountain (Xueshan), multiple ridges radiate outwards in all directions, presenting a view of winding and stretching mountain ranges, clearly layered and geographically imposing. Among these, Snow Mountain and Dabajian Mountain are the most representative. The main peak of Snow Mountain, located in the central part of the Xueshan Range, stands at 3,886 meters, making it the highest point of the range and Taiwan's second-highest peak. It is known as one of Taiwan's "Five Great Peaks" along with Yushan (Jade Mountain), Nanhu Mountain, Xiuguluan Mountain, and Beidawu Mountain. The Taiwan Prefecture Gazetteer named it "Snow Mountain" because "when viewed on a clear day, its accumulated snow is so clear, bright, and radiant, shining white like jade." Dabajian Mountain, at 3,492 meters, is renowned as the "Century's Marvelous Peak." Its majestic appearance, together with Central Peak (Zhongyangjian Mountain) and Dafen Peak (Dafunjian Mountain), are collectively known as "Taiwan's Three Sharp Peaks." Shei-Pa National Park is famous for its rugged terrain and pristine wilderness landscapes. The park encompasses all major peaks of the Xueshan Mountain Range. Furthermore, this area is also the source of major rivers in central and northern Taiwan, where the mountainous terrain, sculpted by river erosion, has created unique landscapes. Climatically, Shei-Pa National Park spans subarctic, cold temperate, and warm temperate zones, resulting in highly complex vegetation. This diverse plant life supports a rich array of wildlife resources. The most representative species is the national treasure fish, the Formosan landlocked salmon. Other examples include the Formosan black bear, Swinhoe's pheasant, and the Formosan salamander, all of which are rare endemic animals to Taiwan.