The teardrop of angels - Chiaming Lake

The teardrop of angels Chiaming Lake
Jiaming Lake is the second-highest lake in Taiwan. The area of Jiaming Lake is second only to Cuei Pond in Syue Mountain, just like a pearl on the south of the central range. Located at Southern cross-island highway, near the edge of Yushan National Park. Cuei Pond is an alpine lake at an elevation of about 3310 meters. It is 120 meters long by 80 meters wide, and the depth is 35 meters. A scatter of glassy stones caused by high temperature explosion can be seen at the side of the lake. After excluding the possibility of volcanic activity, it is confirmed that Jiaming Lake is a rare young meteorite lake on the earth. The lake is quite clear, and there is no fish or other large creatures.

Sancha Mountain
It is at an elevation of about 3496 meters, located at the central range. It is one of the 100 peaks as well. The grassland on the broad hillside is the feature of the mountain.

Siangyang Mountain
It is at an elevation of about 3602 meters, located at the junction of Kaohsiung county and Taitung County at the central range. When the sky is clear, the sun shines on the cliff, just like red maple; hence, Mt. Siangyang are also called “Mt. Red Leave”. Furthermore, Mt. Siangyang is one of the 100 peaks as well.

Tour Content:
First Day
- Start from Chishang Train Station (Please prepare your own lunch.)
- Siangyang recreation area entrance
- Siangyang lodge

Second Day
- Siangyang lodge
- Heishuitang camp
- Siangyang Jiaming Lake fork
- Jiaming lake lodge
- Sancha Mountain
- Jiaming lake (Please prepare your own lunch.)
- Jiaming lake lodge

Third Day
- Jiaming lodge
- Triple Junction
- Mt. Siangyang
- Triple Junction
- Heishuitang camp
- Siangyang lodge (Please prepare your own lunch.)
- Siangyang Recreation Area
- Chishang Train Station