Shared Full Day Tour of Hualien Taroko National Park from Taipei

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(2 reviews)
Taipei, Taiwan

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

*Due to the earthquake at April 3rd in 2024, the Taroko tour is suspended until the end of 2025, with adjustments pending for 2026.*

During this one-day trip, you will have an unforgettable travel experience! A professional English-speaking tour guide and a driver will take you to visit popular check-in spots in Taroko National Park, Hualien County.

The Taroko Gorge was formed about 250 million years ago. Four million years ago, the island of Taiwan was formed by the collision of plates. Due to long-term erosion by streams and crustal arching, a vertical canyon was formed. Its special topography is also called Taiwan "Grand Canyon".

-Order Information-
.The tour duration will be adjusted due to traffic jam or weather.
.This tour includes a lot of walking, please measure your physical condition.
.Due to Typhoon or bad weather, the Taroko National Park will close. We will change the itinerary or cancel the tour.

What's Included

Professional guide
Accidental medical insurance NT$500,000
Travel liability insurance NT$2.5 million
Transportation
Meals
Personal expense
Infant seats - TWD 300 (upon request)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at MRT Taipei Main Station M3. Please look for the guide with yellow uniform.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The design here combines cement and ecological elements. It is a relay station on the way to Taroko, where travelers can take a break. "DAKA" means looking forward, symbolizing that Taiwan Cement Company and the local area can look forward to the bright future together.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Taroko National Park

    The Taroko Gorge was formed approximately 250 million years ago, surfaced around 4 million years ago, and, due to long-term erosion by rivers and the constant uplift of the crust, it developed into a vertical canyon. Its distinctive terrain is also referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Taiwan." Well-known scenic trails such as Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) , Tunnel of Nine Turns, Changchun Shrine, Buluowan , and the Xiaozhuilu Trail are all part of this magnificent landscape.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Buluowan Terrace

    Buluowan is the river terrace on the eastern side of the Taroko Gorge, divided into upper and lower terraces. It was once a settlement of the Taroko indigenous people, and "Buluowan" means "tracking prey" in the Taroko language.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This trail leads adventurous explorers through lush forests, captivating geological formations and waterfall, ultimately culminating at the Changchun Shrine.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) is carved through the mountainside, providing a winding passage that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding marble cliffs and the Liwu River.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Qingshui Cliff

    After leaving Taroko National Park, the last stop was Qingshui Cliff, one of the top ten scenic spots in Taiwan. It is more than a thousand meters high and the road stretches for more than 20 kilometers, almost perpendicular to the Pacific Ocean. One side of the road is the vast sea, and the other side is the cliff, which is frightening and very spectacular.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travel time is included in total duration.
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