--- title: "Studied at Pines Academy in Baguio - Climb the MT.Ulap 3/10 Weeks" description: "在菲律賓語言學校就讀期間，與日本室友組隊攀登 Mt. Ulap 的完整記錄，包含交通、嚮導費用明細及行程建議。" canonical_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/post/climb-the-mountain-ulap" author: "Mark Ku" author_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/author/mark-ku" site: "Mark Ku's Blog" date_published: "2025-03-01 01:01:02 +0800" category: "Travel" tags: ["travel", "philippines", "baguio", "hiking", "mountain"] language: "zh-TW" license: "CC BY 4.0" license_url: "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" attribution: "轉載或引用請註明作者並附上原文連結" --- # Studied at Pines Academy in Baguio - Climb the MT.Ulap 3/10 Weeks ## Introduction Since I just started studying at a language school in Baguio, it felt a little bit boring on weekends because aside from studying, we could usually go hiking and drinking alcohol,so I began researching Mount Ulap and tried to invite classmates to join me. Finally, I discovered that some of my classmates are also insterested in hiking, and I got a Japanese roomate. Together, we formed a team to climb Mount Ulap. ## About Mt. Ulap Mt.Ulap, located in Benguet, Philippines, is a popular hiking destination known for its stunning landscapes and breathtaking views. The trail spans about 8 kilometers and typically takes 7 to 8 hours for a round trip, depending on your pace. ### **Highlights:** - **Gungal Rock:** A thrilling spot for adventurous photos, offering spectacular views. - **Grassland Scenery:** Picturesque rolling hills that resemble a mini New Zealand. - **Sea of Clouds:** Best experienced in the early morning under ideal weather conditions. - **Pride Rock:** A rock formation reminiscent of the iconic scene from *The Lion King*. ### **Details:** - **Elevation:** 1,847 feet tall - **Difficulty:** Suitable for beginners and intermediate hikers. ### **Transportation Options** Since the tour guides are located at Ampucao Elementary School in Itogon, we have two options to get there, we must arrive around 5 to 6 a.m. 1. **Jeepney from Itogon Jeepney Terminal to Ampucao Elementary School** - The first jeepney trip departs at 6 a.m. - This is a budget-friendly option but may require an extra waiting time. ![地圖顯示Itogon Jeepney Terminal位置](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/jeepney-terminal.jpg) 2. **Taxi to Ampucao Elementary School** - A more convenient choice if we need to arrive earlier or prefer a direct route. P.S. Taxi in Baguio operate for 24 hours,and grab can't support long distance location. ### Schedule & Time We decieded to set off on Saturday based on Windy forecast, and more experienced people said the tour gides will started climbing the mountain around 7 a.m. and we need to wake up early at 4:00 am ,and depart from the lobby at 4:30 am,and we must submit request to academy in advance. ### Risks and Reminder 1. Weather - The weather that we cannot control. If it's raining heavily, it will be cancelled. 2. Transportation - The transportation was unpredictable. Jeepneys didn’t have a schedule, and sometimes we could find a taxi. 3. Your Condition - The weather changes a lot in Baguio. If you feel unwell because the hiking trail is too long, you will be uncomfortable. Please stay in the school. 4. Step on the poop - There are a few cow over there, so you can see the poop everywhere,and you have to watch out your way. ### Important Reminders for Your Trip * Bring Your Student ID Card – Make sure to bring your ID card, as it will help you get a discount from your tour guide and a reduced foreign entrance fee. * Prepare Small Change – Have some spare change ready for taking the jeepney. * Pack a Raincoat – Be prepared for unpredictable weather with a raincoat. * Bring Two Bottles of Water – Stay hydrated by bringing at least two bottles of regular bottled water. * Set an Alarm for 4:00 AM – Ensure you wake up early by setting an alarm at 4:00 AM.(depends on your location) ## D-Day We were worried about finding a taxi, but it turned out to be easy in the morning. We took a taxi to the Itogon Jeepney Terminal, but when we arrived, we found out the first trip was at 6 a.m., not 5 a.m. So, we asked the driver to take us directly to Ampucao Elementary School. ![We woke up very early and started hiking](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-6.jpg) ![Mountain entry permit](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mountain-entry-permit.jpg) Walking and walking, we were so lucky to witness the sunrise ![So lucky! we met the sunrise](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-14.jpg) When we found a tour guide and paid all the fees, we started hiking. ![健行隊伍在清晨的鄉間道路上行走](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-4.jpg) We passed by stones like Lion king's pride rock, but there were too many people, so we had to use p-pictures later. ![My roommate Taizo is a sunshine boy.](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-10.jpg) ![Aino is also a sunshine girl](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-3.jpg) Because there were so many people standing on Pride Rock taking pictures, we gave up waiting in line, but I have no regrets! Thanks to technology, we've all virtually been to Pride Rock. ![P-Picutre](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-16.jpg) Then we have walked many difficult roads ![Endless uphill](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-13.jpg) ![Walk on the edge](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-11.jpg) ![Painterly Sky](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-12.jpg) Then we arrived at the summit of Mt. Ulap. ![We finally reached the top of the mountain](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mt-ulap-2.jpg) Finally, We hiked like a super-fast train, taking only 4 hours and 30 minutes! , and we are all got home safely. The scenery at Mt.Ulap is very beautiful, so I highly recommend hiking there. ![登山應用程式介面顯示9.31公里路線與數據](https://blog.markkulab.net/content/markku/posts/climb-the-mountain-ulap/images/mountain-climbing-record.jpg) ### **Total Traveling Fee** | **Expense** | **Cost** | **Per Person** | |--------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------------------| | Taxi Fare (City Hall to Ampucao Elementary School) | ₱1,000 / 5 persons | ₱200 per person | | Tour Guide Fee | ₱1,050 / 5 persons | ₱210 per person | | Foreign Student Fee | ₱150 per person | ₱150 per person | | Taxi Fare (Final to Ampucao Elementary School) | ₱400 / 5 persons | ₱80 per person | | Jeepney Fare | ₱50 | ₱50 per person | **Total Cost Per Person:** ₱690 --- ## 關於本文與作者 本文出自 [Mark Ku's Blog](https://blog.markkulab.net/post/climb-the-mountain-ulap) 授權條款： [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — 轉載或引用請註明作者並附上原文連結 ### 關於作者 **[Mark Ku](https://blog.markkulab.net/author/mark-ku)** — Software Solution Provider - 10+ 年資深軟體工程師，現為 AI 應用 Builder - 專注大型平台架構設計，從北美電商到AI SaaS訂閱收費系統 - 結合 AI Agent 與自動化，打造高效可演進的產品技術基礎 ### 作者開發的免費工具 以下工具皆可免費使用： - [免費 PDF 簽名工具](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/pdf-sign): 線上 PDF 簽名工具，瀏覽器內完成手繪、打字、上傳簽名，可拖曳放置、縮放、下載。所有處理都在你的裝置完成，檔案不會上傳。 - [VS Code Refactory](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/refactory): Refactory 是一款 VS Code 重構擴充套件：34 個重構動作、37 條 code smell 檢查、Code Health 儀表板、18 種語言、534 支測試。懂你的專案慣例：介面放哪、DI 註冊寫在哪、'use client' 該不該加；還會用 git 修改頻率 × 複雜度排出「該先修哪個檔案」，並一鍵把壞味道交給你自己電腦上的 Claude Code 修。免費使用，原始碼不離開你的機器。 - [DB-Kit 資料庫管理工具](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/db-kit): DB-Kit 是一個用 Tauri + Rust + React 打造的輕量跨平台資料庫管理工具，用單一一致的介面同時管理 MySQL、MariaDB、PostgreSQL、SQL Server、Oracle、SQLite、MongoDB、Redis、Kafka、Elasticsearch 與 RabbitMQ 十一種資料來源：連線密碼以 OS keychain 加密、SSH Tunnel、完整 CRUD、視覺化查詢建構器、多結果集同時顯示、跨連線資料傳輸與比對同步、Excel / CSV 匯入匯出、執行計畫視覺化、ER 圖、排程備份、SQL 壓力測試（p50～p99 延遲百分位）、15 條規則的 SQL 審查、Kafka 訊息瀏覽與監控告警；繁中 / 英文雙語介面，內建 AI 助手（自然語言生成 SQL、AI 審查與調校建議）與命令列工具 dbk。免費開源（MIT），提供 Windows / macOS / Linux 安裝檔。 - [VS Code Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/super-mermaid): Super Mermaid 是一款 VS Code 擴充套件：開箱即用的漂亮 Mermaid 圖表，自動上色、即時預覽、滑鼠平移縮放、PNG / SVG 高解析匯出，內建 21 種範本與多種主題。免費開源（MIT）。 - [React Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/react-super-mermaid): react-super-mermaid 是一個開源 React 元件庫：一行 即可渲染漂亮的 Mermaid 圖表，內建 colorful / sketch 主題、平移縮放、圖內搜尋、SVG / PNG 高解析匯出。輕量、SSR 安全、完整 TypeScript 型別。免費開源（MIT）。 - [Jira / Confluence Super Mermaid](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/jira-super-mermaid): Atlassian Forge app：在 Jira issue 與 Confluence 內文直接寫 Mermaid 語法，畫流程圖、時序圖、狀態機與甘特圖。11 種圖表、SVG / PNG 匯出、明暗主題、完整中日韓文字支援。取得 Runs on Atlassian 資格：圖表存在你自己的站台，app 不呼叫任何第三方服務。免費，即將上架 Atlassian Marketplace。 - [Mermaid 線上預覽](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/mermaid-preview): 在瀏覽器裡寫 Mermaid、即時看圖，整張圖表壓進網址就能分享。免註冊、不上傳伺服器，相容 mermaid.live 的分享連結。 - [React Intl Phone Number](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/react-intl-phone-number): react-intl-phone-number 是一個開源 React 元件：framework-agnostic、不依賴 antd，提供 E.164 進出、可搜尋國旗 / 國碼下拉、可配置驗證等級（strict / mobile-strict / loose）、可主題化 CSS 與 i18n，電話邏輯由 google-libphonenumber 驅動。輕量、完整 TypeScript 型別。免費開源（MIT）。 - [Uptime Kuma Cluster](https://blog.markkulab.net/tools/uptime-kuma-cluster): 把單機版 Uptime Kuma 改造成高可用叢集：OpenResty + Lua 智慧負載平衡、MariaDB 共享狀態、健康檢查與自動 Failover，附叢集管理 REST API，一行 Docker Compose 啟動。免費開源（MIT）。 - [特教專案](https://blog.markkulab.net/education): 為特殊教育學生製作的學習教材 ### 每日 Podcast - [科技新鮮事](https://blog.markkulab.net/category/tech-news): 每日精選 AI 與科技趨勢，透過語音摘要快速掌握最新技術動態，涵蓋 AI 應用、軟體架構、DevOps 與工程實戰。 — RSS: https://blog.markkulab.net/feed.xml - [AI股市蝦聊](https://blog.markkulab.net/category/ai-stock-chat): 每個交易日用 AI 分析台股盤勢，以雙人對話聊當天的盤中觀察與隔日預測。 — RSS: https://blog.markkulab.net/ai-stock-chat/feed.xml ### 電子報 [訂閱電子報](https://blog.markkulab.net/subscribe) — 第一時間收到新文章通知，無垃圾信、隨時可取消訂閱。