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2024-10-16 Trails within the Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Area reopened from 00:00 am, October 17, 2024. 2024-09-19 After 0403 Earthquake FAQ. 2024-08-26 Notice is hereby given that the application for the use of the emergency huts along the Qilai East Ridge will be officially opened to the public starting from September 2, 2024 ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Taroko Gorge, named after the Truku or Taroko aboriginal tribe, is arguably Taiwan’s top scenic attractions. Few people visit without being blown away by its sheer magnificence and raw natural beauty.
Feb 1, 2022 · Taroko Gorge (太魯閣) is one of the most popular tourist spots in Taiwan and a huge must on any Taiwan itinerary. Situated in Xiulin Township on Taiwan’s mind-blowing east coast, this dramatic 19-km gorge is the shining star of Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) – one of the country’s nine national parks.
Taroko National Park (Chinese: 太魯閣 國家公園; pinyin: Tàilǔgé Gúojiā Gōngyuán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Thài-ló͘-koh Kok-ka Kong-hn̂g) is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan and was named after the Taroko Gorge, the landmark gorge of the park carved by the Liwu River.
Jan 16, 2024 · The awesome Taroko Gorge National Park in Hualien is a bit like Taiwan’s version of the Grand Canyon. This is a huge marble gorge with steep rock walls carved by the Lewu River, complete with old Chinese shrines and temples, and 27 peaks over 3,000 meters tall.
Feb 17, 2024 · Taroko Gorge, located in Taroko National Park, is a stunning marble canyon that cuts through the heart of Taiwan’s lush landscapes. It’s a place of breathtaking natural beauty, with towering cliffs, crystal-clear rivers, and lush greenery that will leave you in awe.
Apr 3, 2024 · A breathtaking combination of solid rock and rushing water, Taroko Gorge deserves its reputation as a world-class natural attraction. Since a strong earthquake on the morning of April 3, 2024, however, most of it has been closed to the public.
Whether you stay overnight in Hualien before your day in Taroko, or attempt to extremely ambitious task of travel from Taipei to Taroko (and back) in a single day, I’ll explain everything you need to know in my Taroko Gorge travel guide below.
This 18km marble-walled gorge is Taroko National Park's crown jewel. It's a must-see attraction whether you're hiking its trails, peering at its geological features or simply driving along the road that runs right through the middle (albeit much of the way in tunnels), wondering just how high are those mountains floating so vertiginously far above.
Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園; Tàilǔgé Gúojiā Gōngyuán), the east coast's top tourist attraction, really puts the formosa (beautiful) into Taiwan's historic name. The park covers 1200 sq km, rising from sea level to over 3700m, incorporating 27 peaks over 3000m.
