Tiansiang is a large river terrace recreational area in Taroko National Park. Dasha River and Tacih Jili River converge at Tiansiang to become Liwu River. The Sakuma Samata Shrine was erected here during the Japanese Era (1895-1945). When the Central Cross-Island Highway reached here Wun Tian-siang Park was built at the top of the terrace. On the north-western side is the Tiansiang Youth Activity Center (Hostel) and a Catholic Church is next to it. The original lovely suspension bridge was reconstructed into concrete in 2003 due to the safety reasons. At one end it has a tall White Robed Guanyin Statue. The 7-story high Pagoda, Giant Statute of the Bodhisattva, Siangde Temple, and, in 1968, Dasiong Dadian temple, have been built on the terrace and have become popular spots for visitors and worshipers.
This area has large parking space, recreational Plum Garden, and the 5 star hotel-Grand Formosa Taroko. The latter is the only 5 star hotel in Taroko National Park. Behind the Grand Formosa Taroko Hotel is the Tiansiang Presbyterian Church.
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