Taroko National Park World Wide Web-English VersionTaroko National Park World Wide Web-English Version

The Headquarters and the Visitor Center of Taroko National Park (24° 09' 29.5" N 121° 37' 22.5" E) is situated at the 184.5 km marker of Provincial Highway 8 (the Central Cross-Island Highway), and is roughly 26 km north of Hualien City. The nearest TRA (train) station is Xincheng-Taroko, about 5 km southeast from the Park Headquarters.
Option 1 by train:
Train from Taipei to Hualien:
There are express trains running regularly between Taipei and Hualien. There are three types of express trains that run along the east coast (from fastest to slowest): Taroko, Puyuma, Tze-Chiang. A one-way journey by train takes between 2-3 hours and costs NT$440. The tickets price might change. Please confirm the Taiwan Railway Administration website. 
Occasional Puyuma and Tze-Chiang express trains also stop at Xincheng station (NT$403). Train tickets can be purchased up to 28 days in advance. We advise visitors to book tickets well in advance as express trains are often fully booked. Tickets can be purchased online, in-person at any TRA station (up to 28 days in advance), or at any 7-11 or FamilyMart through i-bon machines. Please consult our website for more information under Tourism > Transportation > By Train
or Taiwan Railway Administration website
Option 2 by bus/train:
Bus/Train combination from Taipei to Xincheng:
Travelling from Taipei to Xincheng station via a combination of bus (from Taipei to Luodong) and train (from Luodong to Xincheng) takes roughly 3 hours and does not require any advance ticket reservations.
A number of bus companies provide transport from Taipei to Luodong (~1 hour):
- Capital Bus #1570 from MRT Taipei City Hall (every 10-15 minutes):
- Kou-kuang Bus #1879 from MRT Yuanshan, MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Stations (every 15-20 minutes):
- Kamalan Bus #1917 from MRT Banqiao, Taipei Main, MRT Technology Building Stations (every 15-20 minutes):
- MTC Bus #9028 from MRT Dapinglin, MRT Xindian Stations (every 30-45 minutes):
From Luodong, local (Qu Jian Che), semi-local (Fuxing Hao), semi-express (Chu-Kuang), and express (Tze-Chiang Limited, Tze-Chiang Ltd. 3000, Taroko or Puyouma) trains travel to Xincheng averaging 45-87 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter; alternatively, you can also use the Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash to pay the fare at the ticket barrier.

Note: Express trains (Tze-Chiang Ltd. 3000, Puyuma, Taroko), sightseeing trains, group trains, etc. cannot be boarded without tickets. Violators will need to pay for tickets and be charged an additional 50% of the ticket fare. The above mentioned trains are not allowed to use the Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash to pay the ticket fare.
Option 3 by bus:
Bus from Taipei to Xincheng train station-Taroko National Park:
Travelling from Taipei to Xincheng station by bus (from Taipei to Xincheng train station) takes roughly 3 hours and does not require any advance ticket reservations.
A number of bus companies provide transport from Taipei to Xincheng train station (3 hrs) or Hualien (3.5 hours):
- Taipei Bus #1071 from Taipei Nangang Bus West Station:
- Capital Bus #1580 from Taipei Banqiao Bus Station:
- U Bus #1663 from Taipei MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Stations (West):
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter; alternatively, you can also use the Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash to pay the fare at the ticket barrier.
Bus timetalbes are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator/ Taipei Bus, or Capital Bus, or Ubus  
Transportation: (A)From Hualien train Station to Taroko National Park or (B) From Xincheng-Taroko Station to Taroko National Park. Please consult News > FAQ on our website. News/ FAQ: “Transportation: Where can I purchase day passes for buses to Taroko National Park?” for more detail.

According to the National Park Laws item 13 prohibited activities in Taroko National Park “Bring pets into the Ecological Protection Area, Archeological Protection Area, and Special Scenic Area (excluding along the roadside) is prohibited.” Besides, in efforts to stop or prevent the spread of rabies in the park recreation area, make sure that your dog vaccinated for rabies before entering the Park. Also pet dogs are allowed to enter only if pet dogs are on a leash or kept them in the cages at the park recreation area (outdoors area only) (Only guide dogs are permitted to enter indoors.), such as Taroko National Park Headquarters Visitor Center and Buluowan, Tianxiang and Mt. Hehuan Service Stations to avoid disturbing other visitors or wild animals.
The Swallow Grotto(Yanzikou) and Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) Trails are allowed pet dogs to enter (make sure your pet dogs are on a leash or kept them in the cages and vaccinated for rabies before entry.) because these 2 trails are along the roadside (the Provincial Highway 8). The rest of the trails within Park are prohibited pet dogs or other pets to enter. 

Note: The Daqingshui area, Chongde Tunnel North Opening and Huide Tunnel North Opening Trails are also allowed pet dogs to enter on Provincial Highway 9 (make sure your pet dogs are on a leash or kept them in the cages and vaccinated for rabies before entry.) because these 2 trails (Chongde and Huide trails) are located at our recreation areas along the Provincial Highway 9 (Su-hua Highway). 

Visitors can only reach Qingshui Cliff by private transportation. Note that there is no direct bus to Qingshui Cliff.

Qingshui Cliff stretches 21 km along the Su-hua Highway (Provincial Highway 9); visitors planning to go to Qingshui Cliff can park at the Chongde North Opening road site located just after the Chongde Tunnel north entrance, located 12 km (about 15 minutes by car) from the Taroko National Park Headquarters visitor center.

Public transportation to Qingshui Cliff is time-consuming. The nearest TRA train station to Qingshui Cliff is Chongde which is located 30-40 minutes away/walking time.

Ubus #1132 and 1132A Bus only reaches Chongde. There are 6 buses from Hualien train station bound for Chongde. The bus timetables are 5:20, 09:40, 11:50, 15:30, 17:00, 17:30 (1132A). From Chongde bound for Hualien train station, bus timetables are 06:30, 11:20, 13:20, 17:00, 18:40, 19:30. It takes about an hour and 10 minutes bus time to reach between Hualien and Chongde. Please confirm the bus timetable ahead in case of any changes. UBus Timetable
Bus schedules are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator/ Ubus #1132 and #1132A.

From Chongde to "Chongde Tunnel North Entrance" observation platform (exit the Chongde Tunnel North Entrance), this road section takes about 1.8 kilometers/30 minutes walking time. Walking on Provincial Highway 9 is very dangerous and unpleasant. Please mind safety and beware of frequent traffic on the highway. Visitors are advised to rent a scooter or take a taxi from Xingcheng railway station. There is no hiking trail from Taroko Visitor Center, Hualien, Xincheng or Chongde to Qingshui Cliffs. Visitors only can walk on Provincial Highway 9 to reach Qingshui Cliffs. Note that the Hualien #1132 Bus does not alight at Xincheng railway station. The bus stop is on Provincial Highway 9 which is about 700 m away from Xincheng-Taroko railway station.

1. From West Taiwan Taichung (Eastbound): A series of 3 buses connects Taichung via Songxue Lodge to Xiaofengkou (Mt. Hehuan areas). Leg 1: Taichung bus station – Puli (Nantou Buses #6670 via Taichung HSR Station (Taichung – Puli), 70 mins); Leg 2: Puli – Qingjing Farm (Nantou Bus #6658, 70 mins); Leg 3: Qingjing Farm – via Songxue Lodge – Xiaofengkou (Nantou Bus #6658A, 1 hr). Nantou Bus Company recommends visitors to take Bus #6670 leaving Taichung Gancheng Bus Station at 08:20 and 11:15 (Taichung HSR Station at 08:40 and 11:35 respectively) to be able to reach Songxue Lodge at 11:50 and 15:30 respectively and to the final stop at Xiaofengkou at 12:00 and 15:40 respectively. Bus schedules are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator Nantou Bus #6670, #6658, and 6658A. Or #Nantou Bus Company website (Chinese version only). Please confirm the above schedules directly with Nantou Bus Company in case of any recent changes. Nantou Bus 6658A reservation telephone: +886-49-2984031 ext. #17. No bikes are allowed to the 20-sitter bus.

Nantou Bus #6658A runs six buses served daily departing from Qingjing Farm Guest House(Nantou County) (8:20 am, 11:00 am, 14:30) to Songxue Lodge stop. Three buses depart at 9:50 am, 12:30, 16:00 from Songxue Lodge bound for Qingjing Farm Guest House daily. The bus running times is about 70 minutes each direction between Qingjing Farm Guest House and Songxue Lodge stop at the elevation of 3150 m (warm or winter clothes required). Nantou Bus #6658A final stop is Xiaofengkou, about 10 minutes from Songxue Lodge. There is no lodging available at Xiaofengkou. Please book Songxue Lodge in advance. Booking email: tsfs@forest.gov.tw

Visitors can opt to use private transport to reach Mt. Hehuan from Taichung via either Provincial Highways 8 or 14A (14Jia). Please be aware that there is snow control in the higher elevation sections of Highway 14A (14Jia) in the winter season, and occasional road works within Taroko National Park, which are listed on the Park Website: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/Event/HighwayCondition

2. From East Taiwan (Westbound): From Hualien Train Station or Taroko National Park Headquarters take Hualien Bus #1141(only serviced once daily) to Lishan alight at Dayuling station. Hualien Bus Phone Number: +886-3-8338147. 
From Dayuling (at 41.5km) to Xiaofengkou at 36.6km on Provincial Highway 14A (14Jia) walking times requires about 1.5 hr /4.7 km. Hitchhike is not uncommon.

Note: The Hualien #1141 bus fare can be paid by cash (exact change only) or via Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash. Discount offering if one uses any 1 of the 3 electronic tickets (Taipei Metro EasyCard, iPass, or iCash).
Please use the app to download e-Bus for bus details.

Please note that bus schedules are provided by the respective companies and therefore are subject to change. Please check bus schedules before your trip. 

Bus schedules are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator/ Please click Hualien Bus #1141. 

After 403 (in 2024) earthquake seriously damage, The #1141 bus suspended the service. Please confirm the bus company before your trip.  

Due to the 403 earthquake (2024), please do not enter from the east side Taroko gorge section of the park using the Provincial Highway 8 from Taroko to Dayuling. Please enter from from Taipei or Puli, Nantou County bound for Sun Moon Lake instead. There is a high risk of falling rock on Provincial Highway 8. Please be mindful of your safety.     

There is no direct form of public transportation from Taroko National Park to Sun Moon Lake. The fastest route is to take a train from TRA Hualien or TRA Xincheng-Taroko Station to Taipei Main Station, and then travel to Sun Moon Lake either: (a) via Kuo-Kuang Bus #1833 from Taipei Bus Station; (b) via Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) from Taipei to Taichung (1 hour) then via the Sun Moon Lake Shuttle Bus (2 hours).

If you wish to drive to Sun Moon Lake from Taroko National Park, please follow: (a) Provincial Highway 8 (the Central Cross-Island Highway) from Taroko National Park Headquarters to Dayuling; (b) Provincial Highway 14A (14Jia) from Dayuling to Puli Township; (c) Provincial Highway 21 from Puli Township to Sun Moon Lake. The entire drive is between 4 to 5 hours. Please be aware that there is snow control in the higher elevation sections of Highway 14A (14Jia) in the winter season, and occasional road works within Taroko National Park, which are listed on the Park Website: #<a href=" https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ "> News/Roads & Trails </a>

Due to the 0403, 2024 earthquake, please do not enter from the east side of the park using the Provincial Highway 8 from Taroko to Dayuling. There is a high risk of falling rock. Please be mindful of your safety.     

Please Call the Followings for Road Condition Information:

BCC Hualien Station 886-3-8322115

TAA Hualien Station 886-3-8234110

Directorate General of Highways- The Eastern Region Branch Office Highway Bureau- Taroko Section (Central Cross-Island Highway) 886-3-8610775

Directorate General of Highways- Hualien Section (Su-hua Highway) 886-3-8230570

Directorate General of Highways- Nan'ao Section (Su-hua Highway) 886-39-982161 and 

Directorate General of Highways- Jinyue Office (Su-hua Highway) 886-3-9982501

Directorate General of Highways- Hualien Section (East Rift Valley) 886-3-8230570

Directorate General of Highways -The Eastern Region Branch Office Highway Bureau (Su-hua Highway) 886-39-962501

Directorate General of Highways/ Engineering Office of the East Coast 886-3-879-1185

Wushe Branch (Highway No 14 A ) 886-3-8610775 (Dayuling - Songxue Lodge section) Taroko Maintenance Office

Wushe Branch (Highway No 14 A ) 886-49-2982066 (Songxue Lodge- Wushe section) Puli Maintenance Office 

Hehuan Police Station 886-4-25991114

Railway:
Hualien Train Station +886-3- 8355941 (26 km south of the Park Headquarters)
Xincheng (Taroko) Train Station +886-3- 8611237 (5 km east of the Park Headquarters)

Public Bus:

Hualien Bus Terminal Station: +886-3- 8323485
Hualien Bus-Railway Station Division: +886-3- 8333468
Hopeland Tour Bus(Merry Tour/shuttle bus set tours) +886-3- 8355437
Taroko Bus Company (Bus #302): 0800-827656

Ubus #310 (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Bus- Taroko Route) Terminal Station at Hualien Station: +886-8310192

Nantou Bus Puli Station: +886-49-2996147

Airlines:
Hualien Airport +886-3- 8210700
Hualien Airport Tourist Service Center +886-3- 8210625
TransAsia Airways（Fushin） +886-3- 8210599
Mandarin Airlines（Huashin） +886-3- 8210500

Please refer to the following pages for the detailed information:


1. Please check "Tourism Information> Transportation> By car or By train or By bus-bus timetable. Check the bus schedule info. https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ 

2. Please check "Tourism Information> Accommodations". https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en  Tourism Info>Accommodation

1.When hiking, pay special attention to the following:

(1)Do not follow inexperienced or irresponsible mountain guides.

(2)Do not join a team with more than 1/3 first-time hikers.

(3)Plan the trip carefully and prepare all materials in advance.

(4)Train in advance to increase your physical strength and increase your knowledge of map reading, and basic survival and medical skills.

(5)Prepare sufficient food and everything necessary for the trip, giving consideration to varied nutrition such as carbohydrates, fats and protein.

(6)Check the weather reports and observe any weather changes at all times before and after entering the mountain area.

(7)Adjust your breathing during the hike. Do not breathe too fast.

(8)Let your family or others know your plans before entering the park.

(9)Inform the Taroko National Park Headquarters, Taroko National Park Police or the local police station before entering the park.



2.Inquiries Service: +886-3-8621048

　 Fax: +886-3-8621523

 

1. Pay special attention to:

(1)Check the weather, road conditions and accommodation place before setting off.
(Weather: The Central Weather Bureau website:https://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/ )
(Accommodation: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ Tourism Info/Accommodation)
(Road conditions: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/  News/Roads and Trails)
(Trail conditions: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/  News/Roads and Trails)

(2)Follow all the prohibition signs in the park (i.e. no swimming, camping, campfires etc.) and cautions (i.e. beware of falling rocks, cliffs, snakes, wild animals).

(3)Inquire about various conditions at any time and follow the advice of park staff.



2.Inquiries Service: +886-3-8621048

　 Fax: +886-3-8621523