Mount Hehuan is located at connected Hehuan Mountain peaks between Nantou County and Hualian County, Taiwan Province. It includes Huhuan main peak, east peak, west peak, south peak, north peak, Hehuan Pinnacle and Stone Gate Mountain etc., all of which are 3000 meters above sea level. The lie of the mountain, magnificent and imposing, and the geographical features, vivid and grandiose, have got the good mane "Model Mountains" from where the longest rivers of Taiwan rise. There grow the precious Chinese juniper and nanmu trees etc., verdant and luxuriant, making the hot summer feel like autumn. The main peak of Mount Hehuan, 3394 meters above sea level, is the coldest 1 zone of Taiwan. The dense primeval forest covers the mountain and on the half way of the southern side, there is a waterfall, 520 meters in length, pouring down vertically from the sky, an unique and stirring scene which is the best of its kinds in the whole province - Hehuan Waterfall.


The accumulated snow on Mount Hehuan is one of the wonders in Taiwan Province. It is due to the high topography, which is situated in the confluence of humid air current, therefore when cold current attacks in winter season and vapour faces coldness, then the snowflakes fly on Mount Hehuan. And on top of that, it is also due to the gentle slopes, the snow accumulates layer upon layer, especially in the valley. The deeper valley, the thicker snow, reaching 1.2meters in depth. Entering into the mountain during winter, there comes into sight the stretch of pure white snow, shining on the peaks on both sides of the path. Who would have thought that Taiwan, located at the semi-tropical zone, could have such beautiful snow scene! How strange it is! How wonderful it is!


In the Mount Hehuan area, the heavy snow and thick trees also make various grotesque and fantastic snow formations bewitchingly charming and of excelling nature. The pouring Hehuan Mountain waterfall is also frozen in winter, hanging on the half way of the mountain, as if the slope were covered by glazed tile. It is indeed fantastic scenery with snowy rock and ice waterfall, all crystal and vivid.


The best skiing place is in the Hehuan valley, which is situated between main peak, east peak and Hehuan pinnacle. Surrounded by three peaks with one side open, the gentle slope is broad, the skiing track of which is several hundred meters long. The most ideal spot of enjoying the snow scene is the "Pine and Snow Tower" on the north slope of east peak. As far as the sight goes on the top of the tower, there appears group peaks and overlapping ridges covered with white jade, while the tall and straight conifers still remain fresh and green, full of vibrancy.