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

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 (cheaper); (b) via Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) from Taipei to Taichung (1 hour) then via the Sun Moon Lake Shuttle Bus (2 hours) (faster).

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 April 3, 2024 huge earthquake, please do not enter from the east side of the park using the Provincial Highway 8 from Taroko to Dayuling. There are  still risks of mudslides and rockfalls. Please do not enter the east side of Taroko gorge using Provincial Highway 8. Please enter from west Taiwan from Puli (Natou County) to Sun Moon Lake.     

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 on our website, "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 on our website, "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

Safety helmets can be borrowed free of charge at the following locations. You do not need to reserve the helmet in advance.

- Xipan Service Station (24°10'20.9"N 121°34'37.0"E) | 08:00 - 17:00
** Tianxiang Service Station (24°11'00"N 121°29'39"E) | 09:00 - 16:00 **
*  Buluowan Service Station (24°10'15"N 121°34'23"E) | 08:30 - 16:30 *
*  Hehuanshan Service Station (24°09'44"N 121°17'14"E) ^ | 08:30 - 16:30 *
*** Taroko National Park Visitor's Center (24°09'29"N 121°37'21"E) ^ | 08:30 - 17:00 ***

^ Designates helmet return only.
* Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (Weeks beginning on Sundays) and Chinese New Year's Eve. 
** Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (Weeks beginning on Sundays) and Chinese New Year's Eve.
*** Closed on the 2nd Monday of each month (Weeks beginning on Sundays) and Chinese New Year's Eve.

NOTE:

1. Safety at high altitude:

(1)Since the place for enjoying the snow is in the high mountains, those who have heart disease, breathing difficulties, mountain sickness, significant illnesses, the elderly (over 65 years old) and the young (under 10 years old) are not suitable for visiting high altitude areas.

(2)Check the weather and road conditions and inspect your vehicle before going up the mountain.

(3)Those going to enjoy the snow should pay attention to maintaining body warmth, wear waterproof shoes, sunglasses, and prepare supplements such as hot energy drinks, water, and medicine.

2.Snow Condition Inquiries: +886-4-25991195 Snow Condition Real-time Image Acquisition: https://tw.live/hhs/

3.Emergency Contact Numbers:

Police Mt. Hehuan Station: +886-4-25991191

Hehuan Precinct of Hualien County Police: +886-4-25991114

Cuifeng precinct of Nantou County Police: +886-49-2802603

Taroko National Park Headquarters +886-3-8621100－6

Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital +886-3-8561825

Sub-Taroko Division, Ninth Division, The Seventh Special Police Corps, National Police Agency +886-3-8621405

Xincheng Fire Brigade +886-3-8611014

Tainxiang branch of Sub-Taroko Division, Ninth Division, The Seventh Special Police Corps, National Police Agency +886-3-8691202

Xiulin Health Center +886-3-8612123

Buluowan Service Station of Taroko N. P. +886-3- 8621528

Xincheng Precinct of Hualien Police +886-3-8611204

Tianxiang Service Station of Taroko N. P. +886-3-8691162

805 Army Hospital +886-3-8610918

Buddhist Tzu Chi Gerneral Hospital +886-3-8561825

Hualien Hospital +886-3-8358141

Mennonite Christian Hospital +886-3-8227161

Emergency Call 119

Emergency telephone number if no cellphone signal 112

1.Handling:

Check the animals health condition first. For dead animals, securely wrap in a plastic bag and hand to administrative personnel or the police. They will pass it to the Conservation & Research Section for preserving as a sample. For living animals, if their physical strength is good leave them alone. You can release a captured animal or take it to a service center or police station, and they will pass it to the Conservation & Research Section for further handling. Or you can take the animal to Hualien County Animal and Plant Disease Control Center directly for treatment.


2.Inquiries Service:

(03)8621050 (Conservation & Research Section of Taroko National Park Headquarters)

(03)8227431 (Hualien County Animal and Plant Disease Control Center)