Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters Live StreamYouTube Source ↗
Southern Cross-Island Highway (Jiaxian–Haiduan)
- Cross-Island Highways & High Mountains
- Length approx. 140 km
- Highest point: Daguanshan Tunnel, approximately 2,722 m
- Ascent approx. 3,200 m / Descent approx. 3,200 m (Jiaxian→Haiduan)
🚦 Road Status
🟡 Time-Restricted Access: Traffic Control
Meishankou–Xiangyang (Temporary Provincial Highway 20-105, 0K–44K) is under disaster-repair traffic control: generally entry 7:00–14:00 and exit by 17:00 daily; not open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; temporary closures during typhoons, heavy rain, or construction.
Highway Bureau Notices ↗ Verified 2026-10-05; follow the latest notices and posted signs
This site does not automatically receive live closure, roadwork, or crash updates. Before leaving, check Highway Bureau Real-Time Provincial Highway Information ↗
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- Time-Restricted AccessDetailsOfficial notice
- Supplies
- Stretches without servicesMeishankou–XiangyangSupply stops
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- Longest stretch without fuel: about 101 km3 stations / detailsOpenStreetMap
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- 8 cameras1 scenic live streams also availableOfficial camera feed
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Rider Reports (provided by riders, not official data; may take up to 5 minutes to appear)
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DryPossibly DampSlippery Road RiskRecent Heavy Rain
Jiaxian 61KBaolai 78KMeishan 104KYakou 147KWulu 171KHaiduan 203K
Mileage & Weather Along the Route (left column is approx. km from the start; 📷 tap to view the image)
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- 74 kmTianchi station—
- 86 kmYakou station—
- 92 kmXiangyang station—
- 101 kmLidao station—
- 110 km—
- 131 km—
- 139 km—
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Gas Stations Along the Route (in travel order, from OpenStreetMap)
- ⛽ CPCapprox. 75.8K /
- ⛽ CPCapprox. 101.7K /
- ⛽ 海端公共產業加油站approx. 202.8K /
Distances between stations are approximate values calculated along the route geometry (only gas stations within 500 m of the route are counted). OpenStreetMap is edited by volunteers, so stations may be missing or closed; check business hours on site. On remote stretches, plan your fuel carefully rather than relying on this data alone.
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Items labeled “Scenic Live Stream” are YouTube live streams from scenic area headquarters under the Tourism Administration. They show scenery, not the road surface, so they are only useful for checking the sky, clouds, and sea conditions. Streams occasionally go offline or change address.
Route InformationThe following is compiled static information (supply stops, highlights, riding tips), not live conditions
Supply Stops
- 🏘️ Towns / Settlements (Multiple Services)Jiaxian Map ↗
- 🏘️ Towns / Settlements (Multiple Services)Baolai Map ↗
- ⚠ Meishankou–XiangyangOver 40 km without a gas station; fill up beforehand
- 🏘️ Towns / Settlements (Multiple Services)Haiduan Map ↗
Listed in travel order. Links open a Google Maps search; check business hours and conditions on site.
The Southern Cross-Island Highway follows Highway 20 for about 140 km between Jiaxian in Kaohsiung and Haiduan in Taitung. It crosses the southern Central Mountain Range through Baolai, Taoyuan, Meishankou, Tianchi, and the Daguanshan Tunnel/Yakou area at roughly 2,722 m, then descends through Xiangyang, Lidao, and Wulu to Chulai and Haiduan.
The road is remote, mountainous, and long, with few services. Landslides may follow heavy rainfall, and controlled opening hours may apply. Eight Highway Bureau cameras are available, but there are no cameras along much of the high-elevation section between Meishan and Wulu. Conditions at Jiaxian, Tianchi, Yakou, Xiangyang, and Lidao use nearby weather stations.
Highlights & Attractions
A dramatic crossing of the Central Mountain Range, featuring Tianchi, Daguanshan Tunnel/Yakou, and Xiangyang.
Typical Weather
Afternoon fog is common near Yakou. Rockfalls and unstable conditions are possible during the rainy season or after typhoons.
Riding Tips
Follow the official daily access windows and closure notices. The Meishankou–Xiangyang section is generally not open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, but restrictions can change; always check current Highway Bureau notices before leaving.
Sources: Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters, Highway Bureau, MOTC (images), CWA (weather observations). Images are provided directly by each source; this site does not store or rebroadcast them.Full details