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  • Safety: What do I do if I find an injured or dead wild animal?

    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)

  • Tourism: Can I explore Taroko Gorge by foot?

    The length of the entire Taroko Gorge (from the Visitor Center to Tianxiang) spans about 17 km. As Provincial Highway 8 (the Central Cross-Island Highway) runs alongside the entirety of the Gorge, you can access all scenic spots and trailheads by means of private transport (i.e. car, motorcycle) or bus or taxi. As the highway spans between 1 and 2 lanes, we recommend taking public/private transport or hiring a chauffeur instead of walking alongside the highway due to the high volume of vehicles on the route during the day. The risk of rockfall along the highway presents additional safety concerns.

    If you do insist on choosing to walk along the Provincial Highway 8, please first take a bus from Hualien or Taroko National Park Headquarters Visitor Center to Tianxiang, and then descend back along the same route towards the Taroko Visitor Center. The trip by foot takes around 4.5 to 6 hours along the highway, and descends from 480 m to 60 m in elevation. Please be careful of vehicles along the highway.

    Provincial Highway 8, which traverses through Taroko Gorge, as well as all scenic spots and trails, are open all year round. The Taroko National Park Visitor's Center and all service stations are closed on certain Mondays, as well as the Eve of Chinese New Year. Please consult our website (About the Park >Visitor Center) for a complete schedule of our opening hours.

    Before embarking on your trip, please also first consult the latest trail and highway conditions and closures, check our website under "News > Roads and Trails".


    NOTE:

    Due to the severe damage caused by the April 3rd earthquake and Typhoon Kong-rey October 31, 2024 , the trails and scenic spots from Taroko to Tianxiang (185.4 km–167.7 km) on the Provincial Highway 8 remain closed. The buses service between the Taroko Visitor Center and Tinaxiang are currently unavailable. 

  • Tourism: Are there any baggage storage facilities available?

    There are no locker services or baggage storage facilities available in Taroko National Park. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the Visitor Center; however, please ensure that you bring all your valuables and important belongs with you. Please make sure to reclaim your bag within the Visitor Center opening hours (08:30 - 17:00) on the same day. If you would like to leave your bag at any of the other service stations and exhibition halls, please consult our website for more details: "About The Park/Visitor Center"

    Note: Taroko National Park Headquarters Visitor Center: Closed: Monday of the second week every month, and Chinese New Year's Eve (NB: All weeks begin on a Sunday. All services will be open if the Monday falls on a public holiday, postponed closure day on Tuesday.)

    Attention:

    All bus services between the Taroko Visitor Center and Tianxiang (the Taroko Gorge section) have been suspended due to severe damage to the road, scenic spots, and trails on Provincial Highway 8 after April 3, 2024 earthquake.

    TaiwanTrip Bus (Tourist Shuttle Bus) #310, operated by Ubus, currently offers services from Hualien Bus Station (located at front station of Hualien Railway Station) via Qixingtan Beach to the Taroko National Park Headquarters Visitor Center and then returns on the same route to Hualien Station. The Taroko 302 e-Bus, operated by Taroko bus company, currently operates from Xincheng Train Station to the Taroko Visitor Center (National Park Headquarters) and then returns on the same route to Xincheng Train Station.
     

  • Tourism: When will the Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) reopen?

    The Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) Trail has been closed due to preventative rockfall construction at the west trailhead. The west trail 700 meter of the Tunnel of Nine Turns has opened since June 26, 2019. Please consult our website at Tourism info/ Trail/ Tunnel of Nine Turns for details.
    NO parking is available. Please take buses- Taiwan Trip Ubus 310, or Hualien Bus 1133, 1126, or 1141 or Taroko 302 bus. From Hualien railway station, please take the bus 310, 1133 (Tianxiang), 1126 (Luoshao), or 1141 (Lishan) bound for Tianxiang. From Xincheng railway station, please the Ubus 310, or the Hualien bus 1133 or Taroko 302 bus. (Note: Taroko 302 bus departs between TRA Xincheng station and Tianxiang.) 

    *The latest trail and highway conditions and closures are published under "News > Roads and Trails"

    * Please consult News > FAQ on our website. #<a href=" https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ ">FAQ</a> News/FAQ “ Transportation: Where can I purchase day passes for buses to Taroko National Park?.”

    * Bus schedules are available from #iBus Info System, and please check Route Search/ Search by Bus Operator Ubus #310, or Hualien Bus 1133, 1126, 1141, or Taroko Bus 302.

  • Tourism: Does the park offer guided day tours for visitors?

    Unfortunately, we do not offer any guided tours for visitors. The tour suggestions listed on our website is only for reference for self-guided tours: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/Tourism/One-day-Trip
    Please consult Tourism/ Tour Suggestions/ One-Day-Trip or other tour suggestions on our website.


    Instead, please consider arranging with Taiwan Tour Bus for a one-day guided tour as suggested by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, with the following options:

    A: English-speaking tour of Taroko Gorge (8 hours- one day trip): One Day Trip Departing from Hualien
     

    B: Tour of Taroko Gorge (7 hours): One-Day-Trip


    C: Tour of Taroko Gorge- departing from Taipei: (12 hours)


    Please note that one-day tours depart from either Taipei or Hualien train station. Please make sure to reserve an English-speaking in advance. Prices can vary due to differences between various means of transportation between Taipei and Hualien.

    Please contact Taiwan Tour Bus directly through their website or email (service@TaiwanTourBus.com.tw) if you have any further questions regarding their tours.

  • Tourism: Major tourist attractions inside and outside of Taroko National Park (Extended Trip Suggestions):

    Distances between Tourist Spots:

    Outside of the park:

    •Taroko → 26km (Hwy. No. 9) → Hualien → 15km (Hwy. No. 9) → Liyu Lake (Carp Lake) → 36.4km (Hwy. No. 9) → Guangfu → 20.5km (Hwy. No. 9) → Ruisui → 6.4km (Hwy. No. 9) → Wuhe → 18.1km (Hwy. No. 9) → Yuli → 7.1km (Hwy. No. 9) → Nan'an (Yushan National Park)

    •Taroko → 26km (Hwy. No. 9) → Hualien → 15km (Hwy. No. 9) → Liyu Lake (Carp Lake) → 36.4km (Hwy. No. 9) → Guangfu → 20.5km (Hwy. No. 9) → Ruisui → 6.4km (Hwy. No. 9) → Wuhe → 18.1km (Hwy. No. 9) → Yuli → 83km (Hwy. No. 9) → Taitung

    •Taroko → 26km (Hwy. No. 9) → Hualien → 14.3km (Hwy. No. 11) → Yenliao → 27km (Hwy. No. 11) → Jiqi → 25km (Hwy. No. 11) → Shitiping → 5km (Hwy. No. 11) → Changhong Bridge → 9km (Hwy. No. 11) → Baxian Cave → 34km (Hwy. No 11) → Sanxiantai → 34km (Hwy.No 11) → Taitung

    •Taroko → 26km (Hwy. No. 9) → Hualien → 14.3km (Hwy. No. 11) → Yenliao → 27km (Hwy. No. 11) →Jiqi → 25km (Hwy. No. 11) → Shitiping → 5km (Hwy. No. 11) → → 25km (Hua No. 64) → Ruisui

    •Taroko → 88km (Hwy. No. 9) → Su'ao → 21km (Hwy. No. 9) → Yilan → 82km (Hwy. No. 9) → Xindian (Taipei) → Su-hua Highway (Hwy. No. 9)

    •Taroko → 88km (Hwy. No. 9) → Su'ao → 54.3km (Freeway No. 5) → Nanggang System (at km16.3 marker of Freeway No. 3) → Muzha → 5.1km → Xinhai Road, Taipei

    •Dayuling → 29km (Hwy. No. 8) → Lishan → 46km (Hwy. No. 8) → Dongshi(Lishan to Dongshi is closed. PIease take Highway No. 14A from Dayuling to Puli, then change Freeway No. 6, from Puli then connect Freeway No. 3 to Taichung.)



    Inside of the park:

    •Taroko → 79km (Hwy. No. 8) → Dayuling

    •Dayuling → 29km (Hwy. No. 8) → Lishan → 23.3km (Hwy. No. 7A) → Wuling Farm

    •Dayuling → 9km {Hwy. No. 14A (14Jia)} → Mt. Hehuan → 25.5km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Qingjing Farm → 7.7km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Wushe → 11.4km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Lushan

    •Dayuling → 9km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Mt. Hehuan → 25.5km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Qingjing Farm → 7.7km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Wushe → 23.6km (Hwy. No. 14A) → Puli → 12km (Hwy. No. 21) → Sun Moon Lake

    •※(Hwy. No. 9):Highway No. 9
     

  • Tourism: How do I reserve guide service and multi-media shows?

    Make a reservation:

    1. Reserving guide service: Please contact us two weeks in advance through e-mail, or by telephone or fax or online application. The outdoor English interpretation- guided tour application requires parties of 15~80 persons with your own transport and apply two weeks ahead and free of charge. For the online application, please click our website English> Online Applications> Booking> Outdoor Interpretation Booking Guidelines> Booking for reservations.

    2. For interpretation service in exhibition halls and for multi-media shows, please call to reserve before your arrival.

    3. We will ensure a prompt reply on the same day tourists make reservations.


    The Section of Interpretation and Education is in charge of these activities.

    *For further information, please contact:

    (Tel): +886-3-862-1100 ext 360, 811, 812, 801-806
    (Fax): +886-3-862-1263
     

  • Tourism: How do I hire an interpreter for guidance and multimedia shows?

    1.Application:
    (1) Guidance: At least 15 - 80 people are required and required to have your own transportation; with free of charge; Make a reservation by e-mail, Internet, Fax or phone or online application two weeks in advance. Online Reservation:
    https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ OnlineApplication/Interpretation Booking/ Outdoor Interpretation Booking
    (2) Briefing and guided tour of the exhibition hall should be reserved two weeks in advance or at least one full day before the tour (by phone).
    (3)Applications for the interpretation and guidance services described above can be dealt with and replied to on the same day.

    ※ Applications or application as agent from profit-making travel units such as travel agents or tour bus companies not accepted.
    ※ Priority given to educational or academic groups

    2. Main Organizer:
    Interpretation and Education Section

    3. Inquiries Service:
    +886-3-8621100 Ext. 801 - 806 or 360, 812

    Fax: +886-3-8621263

    4.Service Fees: Free of charge.

  • Tourism: Is there any interpretation service in the Taroko National Park?

    The interpretation service system can be divided into interpretation activities and interpretation facilities.

    1.Interpretation Activities:
    (1)Inquiry Service: Provides questions & answers and other services at the Visitor Center, and at each service center.
    (2)Interpretation and Guidance Service: Interpretation consultation and guidance services in the tourism and information halls and exhibition rooms.
    (3)Interpreter Service: Interpretation and guidance services provided by an interpreter according to the tour routes.
    Make an appointment for interpretation online: Online Applications

    2.Interpretation Facilities:
    (1)Exhibition Halls: Exhibition halls in the Taroko Visitor Center, Buluowan, The Central Cross-Island Highway Story Hall at Tianxiang, Tianxiang, and Mt. Hehuan service stations display pictures, text, photographs and plant or animal samples to give an elementary understanding of the national park.
    (2)Audio/Visual Services: Multimedia, DVD, Internet, online film on demand to allow visitors to understand the national park.
    (3)Publications: There are a variety of publications such as books, journals, booklets, pamphlets and souvenirs for in-depth understanding of the Park.
    (4)Interpreting Signs: there are a variety of interpreting signs and warning signs on the trails and at scenic spots depending on various conditions.
    (5)Self-guided Trails: Take a trip to each scenic spot according to the signs, instructions and other information materials

    3.Inquiries Service:
    +886-3-8621100 ext 801- 806 or 810-812
    Fax: +886-3-8621263

  • Tourism: Where can I find travel information about Taroko National Park?

    1.Types of Information Materials:
    • Taroko National Park general brochure (Chinese/English/Japanese/Korean)
    • Buluowan Recreation Area brochure (Chinese/English)
    • Su-hua Coast pamphlet (Chinese/English)
    • Mt. Hehuan Area brochure 

    2.Where to get them:
    • Direct: Free pamphlets can be picked up at the Taroko Visitor Center, and the Buluowan, Tianxiang or Mt. Hehuan service centers or download it from our English website.
    • Request by phone or mail: Free copies of pamphlets can be requested by phone or post. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
    • Request by letter: Free materials can be requested by letter from organizations such as schools, libraries according their needs.
    • Purchase: You can purchase detailed interpretation materials from the shop (leased by Taroko National Park Headquarters) or call +886-3-8621100 ext 850, or purchase a variety of publications or souvenirs by postal deposit. 

    3.Inquiries Service:
    +886-3-8621100 ext 803 or ext 810 - 812, 360 Fax: (03)8621263