Mount Yü

Mount Yü, also known as Yü Shan or Mount Morrison, is the highest peak in Taiwan, standing at 13,114 feet (3,997 meters). It is part of the Chung-yang Range, a mountain group that trends north-south through eastern Taiwan. This range is composed primarily of schists, quartzites, and gneisses. Mount Yü is the highest point in this range, which also features numerous other peaks exceeding 9,850 feet (3,000 m). The mountain's abundant rainfall supports diverse forests, from broad-leaved trees at lower elevations to coniferous forests higher up. The region is sparsely populated, with scattered indigenous communities.12