Taroko National Park (Taroko National Park)

Taroko became a national park in 1986, the area stretches to include Hualien, Nantou and Taichung city. Taroko is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Cliffs and gorges stretch along the Liwu River. Four million years ago, the island of Taiwan was formed by the collision of fossil plates. After millions of years of being eroded by the wind, the marble rocks have been impacted by the flow of the Liwu River to create impressive large canyons. With a mild climate and typical rugged terrain, this place has become the home of hundreds of rare plant and animal species.

The typical waterfalls that make Taroko National Park famous are Baiyang Falls, Yindai Falls, Changchun Falls and Lushui Falls. Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) and Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong). These are the most dramatic natural landscapes in Taroko, and the gorges here are known to be the narrowest and most treacherous. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy and admire the majestic and different beauty that is not found anywhere in the world. The sight of dozens of flocks of swallows flying to the cliffs to nest, the bustling chirping, breaking the quiet space of majestic mountains and forests. In the center of the park is the Taroko monument designed in traditional Chinese style and the Changchun Temple, which commemorates those who sacrificed their lives to build the central highway connecting the national park with the park. neighboring provinces.

Another place you can visit when coming to Torako National Park is Tianxiang, located at the confluence of the Liwu and Dasha rivers. The name of this place is named after a vizier who lived in the 13th century of the Song Dynasty. The scenic spots in Tianxiang include Xiangde Temple, Tianfeng Temple, a suspension bridge, Wen Tian-siang memorial garden, plum garden and Tianxiang church. In winter, every year Plum Garden blooms, forming a sea of white flowers stretching from the highway to Xiangde Temple. The Shanyue Village in Bulowan, an old and new settlement of a tribe that once lived in the canyon, will help you understand more about a type of accommodation, along with a unique cultural tradition.

From Taipei or Taichung, you can take the train to Hualien City and then take a bus to the national park area. The park does not charge an entrance fee, but if you want to enter Zhuilu Old Road, you will have to pay NT$200.

Admission to the park is free, but if you want to enter Zhuilu Ancient Road, you will have to pay NT$200. Some areas of the park require permits, including ecological reserves and areas for those who want to try their hand at climbing the mountain ranges within the park's grounds.