NOTE:
Due to the severe damage caused by the April 3rd earthquake and the impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on October 31, 2024, the Buluowan and the Tinaxiang service stations, as well as the trails and scenic spots from Taroko to Tinaxiang (km 185.4–km 167.7) on Provincial Highway 8, remain closed. Bus services between the Taroko Visitor Center and Tinaxiang are currently suspended.
Entry to Taroko National Park is free, with the exception of Zhuilu Old Road, which requires a Park Entry Permit and an entrance fee.
Before entering Zhuilu Old Road
- 1. Apply for a Park Entry Permit through the Online Application for Taiwan National Park Permits website. Please note that a maximum of 96 persons (156 persons on Fridays, weekends and public holidays) are allowed each day.
- 2. Bring 2 copies of your approved Park Entry Permit (either a hard or electronic copy), relevant ID, and any preferential documents to the trail entrance (located at the Swallow Grotto Trail East Entrance), which enables your team to purchase tickets on-site (cash only) and sign the Zhuilu Old Road Application Regulations.
- 3. You are now ready for entry.
Notes:- (1)Only those who have an approved Park Entry Permit are eligible to buy entry tickets. You are unable to apply for a Park Entry Permit on site/in person.
- (2)Ticket purchase and trail entry are restricted to 7:00 am – 10:00 am daily.
- 4. Flow Chart
Flow Chart- 5. Ticket prices and details
- (1) Full ticket price (NT $200)：Adults (ages 12 years and over)
- ① Under 6 years old: documents such as household registry, health ID card, or passport.
- ② Official execution: documents such as work permits, official letter and so forth.
- (2) Discounted ticket price (NT $100)
- ① Children (ages 6 to 11 years), with proof of age such as household registry, National Health Insurance card, passport, etc.
- ② Students (including overseas students) with proof such as valid student ID.
- (3) Free of charge
- ① Children (ages under 6 years) with proof of age such as household registry, National Health Insurance card, passport, etc.
- ② Officials on work duty, with proof such as work permit, official letter, etc.
- ③ Members of the Truku or Seediq tribes with residence in Xiulin Township, with valid National ID card.
- 6. Transportation to the Zhuilu Old Road trail entrance
- Public transport: The nearest bus station is Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou). This station is served by buses #1126, #1133, #1133A, and #1141 from Hualien and Xincheng Railway Stations (TaiwanTrip), and bus #302 from Xincheng Railway Station (Taroko Bus).
- Private transport: The trail entrance to Zhuilu Old Road is located on Provincial Highway 8 at 178.1 km (Swallow Grotto Trail East Entrance). Roadside parking is available further in the Swallow Grotto Trail.
LINK: https://npm.nps.gov.tw/en/index.aspx