Taroko Gorge - Full-Day Tour by Car

General information

Destination
Taipei, Taiwan

Program details

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 arriving at Taroko Gorge, take a break at TCC DAKA Park, an ecological recycling factory and also an Instagram hotspot. Don’t miss the chance to take a closer look at the Smart Flower installations.



From the archway entry to Tianxiang, this 12.5-mile (20-km) section of Central Cross-Island Highway winding through the steep marble cliffs and tunnels of the gorge will take your breath away.



First, take a walk along Shakadang Trail, where the crystal clear blue water of Liwu River is running beside you. This river has cut through the marble over millions of years, and created the deep, narrow gorge.



Walk through the tunnels of Swallow Grotto, where you will enjoy a stunning view of the cliffs reaching up to the sky. 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 it got the name Swallow Grotto.



After that, stop by Cihmu Bridge (Motherly Devotion Bridge), an H-Shape hanging bridge built of marble and named by Late President Chiang Jing-guo, for a heart-touching story about a loving mother.



Before lunch, take a short break at Tianxiang, a large river terrace recreational area where the Youth Activity Center, a Catholic Church and the only 5-star hotel in the park are located nearby. This area features spectacular river landscapes, such as meanders and potholes that make Tianxiang the most picturesque place for dinning and lodge.



Today, lunch will be arranged in a restaurant in the park.



After lunch, hold your breath, because this nature’s masterpiece will take your breath away. Tunnel of Nine Turns is considered the most scenic section of Taroko Gorge, which has reopened in 2019 after years of repair work. Along the trail, you can see the meander running through the deep and spectacular canyons from high above. Also, you can have a closer look at the faults and folds of the sheer marble cliffs, as well as the vegetation on the walls.



Next, you will visit Eternal Spring Shrine, which commemorates the 225 personnel (military veterans) who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway.



Before heading back to Taipei, end your tour with another visual feast. The amazing Qingshui Cliff is one of the island's ""Eight Wonders”. The soaring cliffs stretch for 21 kilometers, which visitors can enjoy a sweeping view from the viewing platform.



On the way back to Taipei, take a break at Su'ao Service Area, where you can get a bite and local snacks. Your 13-hour adventure ends with drop-off at Taipei Main Station.