| Coordinates | 24.3103, 121.4161 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Xiulin |
| Region | Taiwan, Taiwan |
| Sources | geonames |
Central Range Point Hiking & Travel Guide
Central Range Point is a mountain in Taiwan, Taiwan. The nearest service base is Xiulin, roughly 30 km away.
Central Range Point at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan — coordinates 24.3103, 121.4161
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: late spring to early autumn
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| Region / state | Taiwan |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Nearest city | Xiulin |
| Coordinates | 24.3103, 121.4161 |
| Nearest base town | Xiulin (30 km) |
Why Central Range Point Is Worth Visiting
Central Range Point earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in Taiwan, Taiwan,. Its position 30 km from Xiulin also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Central Range Point
In plain terms, Central Range Point is a mountain in the Taiwan area of Taiwan, Taiwan that travellers book around hiking trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for hiking, scenic too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Xiulin - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Story of Central Range Point: History & Background
Central Range Point (Chinese: 中央尖山; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Jiānshān) is a mountain in Taiwan with an elevation of 3,703 m (12,149 ft). It looks like a triangular pyramid from the north and south sides, being the south side very steep and difficult to climb. The normal climbing route comes from Nanhu Mountain. Its west side path, the normal route continuing south, is also known as the "Death Crest" due to its danger.
Lead passage from the Wikipedia article "Central Range Point", reused under CC BY-SA 4.0 with a coordinate-verified name match; the source article carries the full referenced history.
The Beauty of Central Range Point
What people mean when they call Central Range Point beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - wildflower spring, deep-green summer, gold-and-rust autumn and, above the snowline, a winter version of the same scene. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Taiwan area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Central Range Point sits at 24.3103, 121.4161 in Taiwan, Taiwan. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Central Range Point names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Xiulin and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Xiulin is about 30 km (19 mi) each way, so allow Xiulin as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Taiwan. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Central Range Point Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Central Range Point comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (24.3103, 121.4161) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Central Range Point is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Central Range Point
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Xiulin and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Central Range Point is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Central Range Point, Nanhu Dashan is only 6 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Men Shan (12 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Central Range Point is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Xiulin unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Central Range Point
- Save the pin (24.3103, 121.4161) offline - reception in Taiwan is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Central Range Point does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Nanhu Dashan — hiking, about 6 km (4 mi) away
- Men Shan — hiking, about 12 km (8 mi) away
- Bilu Shan — hiking, about 13 km (8 mi) away
- Heiyan Shan — hiking, about 14 km (9 mi) away
- Erzi Shan — hiking, about 17 km (10 mi) away
- Sha Shan — hiking, about 17 km (11 mi) away
- Shinan Shan — hiking, about 18 km (11 mi) away
- Beihehuan Shan — hiking, about 20 km (12 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Taiwan on the Taiwan country hub, browse the full Hiking Taiwan collection, or take in the whole Taiwan region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Range Point worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Central Range Point is a verified mountain in Taiwan, Taiwan that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Central Range Point?+
Central Range Point is in Taiwan, Taiwan, at coordinates 24.3103, 121.4161. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Central Range Point from the nearest city?+
Central Range Point is about 30 km (19 mi) from Xiulin, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Xiulin and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Central Range Point?+
late spring to early autumn. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Central Range Point?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Central Range Point good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Central Range Point by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Central Range Point cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Central Range Point?+
The closest verified neighbour is Nanhu Dashan; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Central Range Point.
Is Central Range Point open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Central Range Point in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Central Range Point as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Central Range Point different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in Taiwan, Taiwan with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Central Range Point as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Central Range Point, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Central Range Point known for?+
In the wider record, mountain-class place: Central Range Point (Chinese: 中央尖山; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Jiānshān) is a mountain in Taiwan with an elevation of 3,703 m (12,149 ft). This guide adds the practical layer - verified coordinates, access, seasonality and what to combine it with.
What is the most beautiful thing about Central Range Point?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Central Range Point section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call central range point beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Central Range Point crowded?+
Central Range Point sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit.
What is the history of Central Range Point?+
The History & Background section above quotes the coordinate-verified Wikipedia lead for Central Range Point, which is the shortest trustworthy path into its past - dates, name origin and the events that shaped it, with the full referenced article linked there. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 1677176](https://www.geonames.org/1677176). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
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