Hehuanshan Main Peak

7/7/2013

Today, we went to Hehuanshan, which the main peak is the highest in Taiwan. At 7:00am, we started our hiking in Hehuanshan main peak. Due to the high altitude, the oxygen concentration in air is lower. Therefore, I feel tired easily because of the lack of oxygen. Also, I learned about why the temperature in high altitude is colder. Since the air pressure in high altitude is lower, by ideal gas equation (PV=nRT), when gas pressure drops, the Temperature will also drop. Hehuanshan hiking is really an amazing experience. This is the first time I climb up to a such high mountain and observe for alpine plants. Sadly, I could not find my favorite Edelweiss here :( . Interestingly, there were lots of colourful flowers in alpine area. Also, the flowers in alpine region are smaller in size too, which may due to the high temperature fluctuation. Finally, I came to the top of the mountain, which was 3419m. That was really exciting experience and I did it! This was really a nice day.