Tag: Hiking
Hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand
•
When we were in the North Island of New Zealand, we didn’t do as much hiking as in the South. But one thing we knew for sure was that we had to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the greatest day walks in New Zealand. The total distance of…
Hiking Mount Rinjani Indonesia: A Travel Journal
•
Hiking Mount Rinjani is definitely one of my best hikes here in Indonesia. It’s challenging yet rewarding, especially with the beautiful view of Lake Segara Anak. Mount Rinjani is located in Lombok, Indonesia, stands high with the elevation of 3,726 meters above sea level, making it the third highest mountain…
An Adventure to Snow Mountain Taiwan, Second Highest One!
•
Snow Mountain (Syueshan or Xueshan) is the second highest mountain in Taiwan respectively with altitude 3886 meters above sea level. It is a part of Shei-pa National park and hiking Snow Mountain Taiwan requires permit. I had applied for the permit in advance and got no problem in obtaining one,…
Mount Argopuro: Longest Mountain Track in Java
•
How is it like to hike the longest mountain track in Java – Mount Argopuro? Check out my experience here! Mount Argapura often called as Argopuro is a no longer active volcano in East Java, precisely administrated in Probolinggo Regency. This volcano is less popular compared to its neighborhood volcanoes,…
Trip to Leshan and Emeishan (Two Days Itinerary)
•
It’s been more than a year since I first came to Chengdu to study yet I had never visit Leshan and Emeishan. Simple, because I thought it’s near and I could do it anytime, anyway. During my second winter break, I finally decided to pay a visit to these famous…
How to Apply Permit for Xueshan/Snow Mountain Taiwan
•
Snow Mountain or Xueshan is the second highest mountain in Taiwan which is a part of Shei-Pa National Park. It is required to obtain permit in order to be able to do the hike in Taiwan. There are two permits; Park Entry Permit and Mountain Entry Permit. An official application…
Hiking Jade Mountain or Yushan National Park, Taiwan
•
Hiking in Taiwan is definitely do-able for solo hiker. It’s completely a different situation compared to the volcanoes in Indonesia. As a mountain-junkie, I wouldn’t miss the chance to hike the highest peak in Taiwan, the Jade Mountain or Yushan (3952 masl). Hiking Jade Mountain is memorable to me, the…
How to Apply Permit for Jade Mountain (Yushan National Park) Taiwan
•
How to apply permit for Jade Mountain (Yushan National Park) in Taiwan? I’ll go through the steps of getting the permit to climb Jade Mountain. Crowned as the highest mountain in Taiwan, Jade Mountain or Yushan National Park is extremely popular among hikers with the intention to tackle the summit.…
Haizi Valley and Shuangqiao Valley in Siguniangshan
•
Sichuan as a province on the southwest China is blessed with its natural beauty. One often described and mentioned is the Four Sisters Mountain or Siguniangshan. The mountain consists of four main peaks with Yaomei Feng peaking 6,250 meters above sea level. Three valleys accessible for visitors around the national…
Mount Kinabalu in Low Budget
•
Mount Kinabalu, located in the eastern side of Malaysia is the highest mountain in Malaysia. The tallest peak, Low’s Peak (4.095 meters above sea level) is named after the first ascender Huge Low. There are two main routes usually done by the trekker, Timpohon Gate (6 km to Laban Rata)…
Hiking in South Korea: Jirisan vs Seoraksan
•
I did some hiking during my stay in South Korea, whether it is only a short hike in some trails, nevertheless, all of the trails are clearly made, easier for people especially Korean elders to do their favorite activities, trekking and hiking. Two special mountains that I managed to hike…