Taiwan, Nantou and Hualien
The highest road in Taiwan, 3275 metres of cold air and cedar covered switchbacks.
Length
41 km
In miles
25.5 mi
Driving time
1 hr 17 min
Atlas rating
9.4 / 10
The run
Cingjing to Dayuling, following the 14A. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice and rare snow closures in January and February
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 22 April 2026
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