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Taroko Gorge Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 79 photos

Winding road in Taroko National Park - Taroko Gorge

From the busy city scene of Taipei, we took the train to Taroko Gorge in Hualien County and stayed overnight at Tianshiang.

The scenery here is just magnificant. I don't know if words can describe it. Beautiful marble canyon, deep valley and very tall cliffs.

Some of the road on this stretch of the Central Cross Island Highway is quite narrow and only a bus can barely pass by at a time. But the highway itself is truely an engineering masterpiece, as it cuts through the mountains and joining the East and West Coast.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Really amazing scenery that can't be seen anywhere else
Cons:Difficult to travel around if you don't have a car

Last visit to Taroko Gorge: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Oct 9, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Eternal Spring Shrine in Taroko - Taroko Gorge

Eternal Spring Shrine Things to Do (5)

The photo was taken on the bus, as we were running out of time to visit the shrine. It serves as a memorial to the... more travel advice

Indian Head - Taroko National Park - Taroko Gorge

Indian Head - Taroko National Park Things to Do (5)

Nature shaped the rocks just like the head of an Indian chief. more travel advice

Tunnels of Nine Turns Trail - Taroko - Taroko Gorge

Tunnels of Nine Turns (Chiuchutung)... Things to Do (5)

As its name suggests, this part of Taroko is narrow and winding. (Nine turns imply many turns). Fortunately, the walking... more travel advice

Hsiangte Temple, Tienhsiang - Taroko Gorge

Tienhsiang - Taroko National Park Things to Do (5)

Tienhsiang is a small village with a 5-star hotel, 2 hostels and restaurants in Taroko National Park. The village is a... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Have your own transportation,...

Hotels (1)
Affordable & comfortable

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balhannah Jul 16, 2010 at 12:35 AM

A very impressive looking gorge!
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DSwede Oct 6, 2008 at 2:38 PM

Thanks for visiting my pages. Yes, there are bikes for rent now, but unfortunately I was too late in the day to get one. I spent hours walking myself... but allows you the time to enjoy!
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SLLiew Oct 10, 2007 at 7:40 AM

Nice pictures of Tarako Gorge. I was supposed to visit but the tour was cancelled because one the bridge cracked after a typhoon. Now, I got to see close up. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, SL :)
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angiebabe Feb 25, 2007 at 1:13 PM

Hi your main page photo is beautiful - very inspiring and motivating to go visit Taiwan!I love China and the mandarin language and hope to get to Taiwan and Tibet before too long! All the best with more travels and constructive tourism!
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Rabbityama Nov 2, 2005 at 5:46 PM

Wow! This picture is gorgeous!
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kyoub Jul 21, 2004 at 7:43 PM

Great tips and photos. The gorge is on my must see list.
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mtncorg May 3, 2004 at 10:02 AM

Taroko Gorge is a gorgeous section of Taiwan. Your tips gives us a great perspective on an area I knew only from the pre-flight movies on China Air;-\
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nepalgoods Feb 29, 2004 at 3:08 AM

Great adventure!! Fascinating!
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Burtty Dec 19, 2003 at 5:56 PM

It should be a great experience to walk from Tienshiang to Yentzuko although in some sections the road might be a little narrow.
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dpeirce Nov 21, 2003 at 3:20 PM

Another wonderful page...great pictures...