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September 14-16, 2024 Jiaminghu (Sancha, Xiangyang) (嘉明湖)

Day 1: Jiemaosi Trailhead (戒茂斯登山口) → Xinwulu River Campsite (新武呂溪營地)

Ngày thứ nhất, tập trung tại Bắc Ga lúc 3 giờ sáng, khởi hành từ Taipei, khoảng 5 giờ, đường về Tainan (池上), nhìn thấy những cánh đồng lúa thực sự tuyệt vời - những thửa ruộng xanh như đặt tấm thảm chào đón chúng tôi.

Day 1 Itinerary (第一日程)

Jiemaosi Trailhead → Jiemaosi Front Peak → Jiemaosi Mountain → Xinwulu River Campsite (overnight)

Jiemaosi Front (戒茂斯山前)

Jiemaosi Mountain (戒茂斯山)

Heading to Xinwulu River Campsite (前往新武呂溪營地)

Day 2: Xinwulu River Campsite → Hunter Campsite (獵人營地)

Day 2 Itinerary (第二日程)

Xinwulu River Campsite → Volleyball Field Campsite → Football Field Campsite → Golf Course Campsite → Jiaminghu Sister Lake → Hunter Campsite (overnight)

Heading to Hunter Campsite, but the scenery along the way was so breathtaking that honestly I didn’t keep track of where we were.

Wild Deer (野生水鹿)

Football Field (足球場)

Heading to Sister Lake (前往妹池)

Sister Lake (妹池)

Campsite Selection (營地選擇)

Hunter Campsite or Lianli Campsite (獵人營地或聯利營地)

Lianli Campsite is closer to Jiaminghu (嘉明湖), so many prefer to camp there, but you have to walk past Sister Lake and continue down. Lianli had active water source last time I passed, so it’s a good option for water collection.

But if there’s no space or you want to rest earlier, Hunter Campsite or by Sister Lake is also viable, though you’ll need to start early the next day - that was our situation.

Day 3: Hunter Campsite → Jiaminghu → Down (下山)

Day 3 Itinerary (第三日程)

Hunter Campsite (overnight) → Jiaminghu (嘉明湖) → Sancha Mountain (三叉山) → Xiangyang Mountain (向陽山) → Xiangyang Mountain House → Xiangyang Workstation (trailhead)

Night Hike to Jiaminghu (夜爬前往嘉明湖)

Night hiking to Jiaminghu, the sky turning pale pink, watching teammates ahead, I felt not just the hardship and romance of this journey, but also a little melancholy knowing this final day was coming to an end - I’m so glad I captured this moment.

Jiaminghu - Golden Grassland (嘉明湖 - 黃金草原)

5:56 AM - Golden Grassland Scenery (黃金草原景觀)

Sancha and Xiangyang Mountains (三叉山與向陽山)

We were lucky that day - the weather was clear and we could see Lü Island (綠島)!

Heading towards Sancha and Xiangyang, there are no trees here - strong winds and intense sun the whole way. Be sure to do wind protection!! Secure your backpack straps!! Your hat!! Your hat will definitely blow away, so tie the hat straps tight!!!

Welcome Tree (迎賓樹)

Weather Changes on the Mountain (山上天氣變化)

Descent (登出)

💡 Mountain Reminders (登山提醒)

⚠️ Wind Protection (防風準備): The Golden Grassland and ridge areas have no tree cover, strong winds
🎒 Backpack Straps (背包綁繩): Must be secured to avoid being blown away
🧢 Hat Straps Required (帽繩必備): Hats easily blow away, hat straps must be secured
💧 Water Sources (取水點): Lianli Campsite has active water source, recommended
🏕️ Campsite Choice (營地選擇): Choose Sister Lake, Hunter Campsite or Lianli based on your strength and time