What to Pack for Taiwan's Mountains

Taiwan compresses climates: you can breakfast in subtropical heat and watch sunset at 2,200 metres in single digits. The answer is always layers — a base tee, a warm mid-layer, a windproof shell.

Rain is a feature, not a failure. Mountain mist is why the forests glow and the tea tastes the way it does. A packable rain jacket beats an umbrella on every trail.

The forgotten item: sun protection. High-altitude sun burns fast even through cloud. Hat, SPF, sunglasses — then you're free to look up at the giant trees as long as you like.