Skip to main content
  • Temperature:22 ℃
  • PoP:80%

Huoran Pavilion Trail

Closed
  • Last Updated:2024-05-09
  • Browsing people:
  • Looking forward to a good Huoran Pavilion
  • Liwu Creek meanders over the Triangular Cone Mountain
  • Start stairs of Huoran Pavilion Trail
  • The stairs beside the pavilion
  • A view of Huoran Pavilion
Information
ManagementTianxiang Service Station
Trail LevelGrade 2
Altitude915Meter
The length of the trail500Meter
Needed time about 1 hr (out and back)
Remark1. Due to the severe collapse caused by typhoons in past years, the section of the trail open to the public is only 500 m downwards from the western entrance of Huoran Pavilion. If you walk to a closed section, please return via the same route.
2. As the trail is steep, please evaluate your physical condition before hiking.
3. Restrooms are only available in Tianxiang, with none along the way.
AddressMAP
Phone Number03-8691162

Tianxiang Service Station
After driving from Tianxiang to Huitouwan for 8 km upwards, you will see a vast view. The Chinese-style pavilion on the way is Huoran Pavilion, which is situated at an altitude of 1,000 m and provides a great panoramic view. From here, you can overlook layers of mountains and river terraces. If you look in the direction of Tianxiang, you will see Liwu River meandering between Mt. Sanjiaozhui and Mt. Ta. On your left, you will see Xibao river terraces. If you look down along the steep ridgeline from the lookout pavilion, you will see Wahei’er River and Taci Jili River converge, and on the left, you will see the rushing Dasha River.

Perched aloft, Huoran Pavilion can grasp every movement of the tribes in Tianxiang (used to be called Tabiduo) and easily monitor Xibao, Paomachang (“racecourse”), and neighboring mountain areas. Thus, the place was an important strategic location during the Japanese colonial period. Back then, the Japanese troops built a fort here as well, which was located on the high platform right across from Huoran Pavilion, divided by the highway. Now, a tablet is erected here with four-character inscription “Yun Ting Yuan Tiao (Overlook from Yun Pavilion).” 

Service Facitilies
Viewing Deck. Bus Station.
Traffic Information
BikeAs many big vehicles pass through the neighboring roads, please pay extra attention to the traffic safety.
Bus1. From Hualien Station, take a Hualien Bus bound for Lishan-1141 (served one bus daily) and alight at Huoran Pavilion Stop.
2. Bus schedules are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search> Search by Bus Operator> Hualien Bus 1141
DrivingTo get to Huoran Pavilion, drive westbound from Taroko through Xibao via Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8).