The Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) Trail will be opened to the public on 24 June 2019. Only temporary parking (pick-up/drop-off) for cars and buses are available for this trail due to the proximity of the trail to the Highway and the steep gorge terrain in the area. Visitors to the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail should pay attention to the following traffic information and suggestions:
- Public transport to Jiuqudong Bus Station: Buses 302, 1126, 1133, 1133(A), 1141 from Hualien and Buses 302, 1133, 1133(A) from Xincheng Train (TRA) stations.
- Individual and group tours: Cars and buses are able to drop-off/pick-up tourists at the West Entrance of the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail. The nearest parking lots are at Heliu (171.4K, 2.3 km away) and Lushui (170.4K, 3.3 km away) for drivers to wait for tourists.
- Private vehicles: Please park at the nearest parking lots at Heliu (171.4K, 2.3 km away) and Lushui (170.4K, 3.3 km away), and then take a bus to the Tunnel of Nine Turns entrance.
Bus schedules and live bus locations are available using the
iBUS app.