Mount Dabajian ( calque of "towering ear", Saisiyat: Kapatalayan) is located in the northern section of the Shei-Pa National Park in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is surrounded by numerous other peaks, the most predominant including Mount Nanhu, Mount Yize, Central Range Point, Mt. Pintian, and Mt. Mutule. It is also near the Madala River.

History

First ascent of the mountain was made in 1927. Ladders were installed to make summited the challenging peak easier, these were removed in 1991 and summiting the peak is now forbidden.

Geology

The mountain stands at a height of 3,492 m.

Terrain

The first half of Dabajian Mountain is a medium grade hill with about a 35° incline. The top half is an almost vertical rock face. The mountain's steep grade and unique features were mainly formed by wind. The mountain is composed mainly of greywacke.