Trails within the Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Area and other controlled zones officially reopened from 8:00 am, April 23, 2024.
Basis: National Parks Law / Natural Disasters Prevention Act.
1. Routes reopened:
Qilai East Ridge;
Mt. Nanhu - Mt.Zhongyangjian (North Section 1 of Central Mt. Range);
North Section 2 (Ghost Gate cliff);
North Sections 1 to 2 of Central Mt. Range;
Mt. Shuan - Mt. Lingming;
Mt. Bilu Single Day Ascent;
Mt. Yangtou Single Day Ascent;
Mt. Bilu - Mt. Yangtou;
Other (Non-traditional routes entering the Ecological Protection Area)(The trailhead is located above the Xibao area on Taiwan Provincial Highway 8.)
2. For above mentioned routes within the ecological protection area, we will restore the application status of existing applications from the date of opening. Original applicants do not need to re-apply.
3. The following routes will not be open to the public as scheduled due to damage caused by the earthquake. The opening time will be announced separately:
(1)Mt. Qingshui and Zhuilu Old Road.
(2)Other (Non-traditional routes entering the Ecological Protection Area)(The trailhead is located below (lower altitude region) the Xibao area on Taiwan Provincial Highway 8.)
4. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the terrain in the mountains is loose and prone to landslides. Please pay attention to the surrounding environment to ensure your safety when entering the park. If you encounter any blocked trails or damaged facilities, please report them to our office immediately for handling.
5. For information on the post-disaster repair progress and road traffic control and opening hours of the main roads in our park (Taiwan Provincial Highway 8, Taiwan Provincial Highway 14A, and Taiwan Provincial Highway 7A), please visit the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation's "Smart Provincial Highways Real-time Information Service Network" (https://168.thb.gov.tw/) or download the "Happy Highway APP" to obtain relevant information.