Famed for the stunning marble gorge, Taroko National Park is regarded as one of the top nature wonders in Asia. With the opening of the improved Suhua Highway that shortens the travel time, having a day tour from Taipei to Hualien is easier.
The awe-inspiring deep gorge cut by the flow of water for millions of years resulted in the natural masterpieces such as Swallow Grotto Trail, Tunnel of Nine Turns, etc. On this one-day tour, you will ramble through the trails in the gorge while enjoying the stunning view of the soaring marble cliffs. Make sure you have enough storage space on your phone! The beauty of Taroko Gorge will make you want to capture every moment.
Additionally, you will also visit hottest and classic attractions in Hualien such as the eco-friendly factory—TCC DAKA Park, and the breathtaking coastal landscape—Qingshui Cliff.
Meet your tour guide in the early morning, and then enjoy a cozy ride to Hualien. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful view from the windows.
Before you reach Taroko Gorge, you will take a break at TCC DAKA Park, an ecological recycling factory run by TCC. The factory is open to public, through the exhibition and installations, visitors can have a good understanding about recycling and upcycling. The installations of Smartflower solar power system are also the highlight in the park, which supplies the power for the exhibition hall and the T-Bar advertisement.
TCC DAKA Park is more than a factory. The fountain plaza and the eye-catching buildings of 7-Eleven convenience store and Starbucks Coffee also make the park an Instagram hotspot.
This remarkable arch not only serves as the gateway to Taroko Gorge but also stands as a profound symbol of the dedication of those who built the Central Cross-Island Highway. Take advantage of this moment to capture your joyful smile alongside this iconic landmark.
Your epic journey to Taroko National Park will start from here. From the entry to Tianxiang, this 20km section of Central Cross-Island Highway winding through the steep marble cliffs and tunnels of the gorge will blow you away.
Your first stop is Shakadang Trail, one of the most popular hiking trails in Taroko National Park, also known as “Mysterious Valley Trail”.
The rivers gently flowing through the marble boulders as you meander along the trail in parallel. The turquoise blue water of the river is crystal clear that you can see the riverbed from above.
The next stop of your Taroko Gorge tour is Swallow Grotto Trail. The potholes on the cliff surface were created by the ground water and the rapid stream of the river. In the past, they were the natural nesting location of swallows, hence the name.
Walking through the tunnels, you will be amazed by the stunning views of the marble cliffs reaching up to the sky.
Next, you will stop by Cimu Bridge. The name “Cimu” directly translates to “loving mother”, as a homage to a touching story of maternal love. At the eastern end of the bridge proudly stands the Cimu Pavilion, a structure commissioned by the late president Chiang Kai-shek in the memory of his own mother.
Originally constructed with white marble from the region, this red steel bridge, resembling a cable-stayed design, was known as the “Marble Bridge” before being swept away by a typhoon in 1990. On its eastern end, visitors can take in the scenic beauty of a riverbend where millions of years of powerful rapids have artistically shaped the riverbed.
Your lunch will be served in a restaurant in Taroko National Park.
After lunch, your tour continues with a visit to Tunnel of Nine Turns. Hold your breath, because this natural masterpiece will take your breath away!
Tunnel of Nine Turns is considered the most scenic section of Taroko Gorge, which reopened to public in 2019 after years of repair works. As you walk along the trail, you can see the meandering river running through the deep and spectacular canyon from above, and you can also have a closer look at the faults and folds of the sheer marble cliffs, as well as the vegetation on the walls.
After that, you will visit Eternal Spring Shrine, a memorial shrine established in 1958, to commemorate the 225 personnel (military veterans) who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway.
From afar, you can see the waterfall cascading over the sheer cliff below the shrine, creating a picturesque view.
Before the end of your tour to Taroko Gorge, you will stop for a visit at one of the “Eight Wonders” in Taiwan, Qingshui Cliff, for another visual feast.
The soaring cliff is more than 1000 meters high, stretches for 21 kilometers and nearly vertically drops into the sea, that you can enjoy a sweeping view from the viewing platform.
On the way back to Taipei, you will take a break at Su’ao Service Area, where you can get a quick bite and the local snacks. Your 13-hour adventure ends with drop-off at Taipei Main Station.
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