Here are two recommended routes:
A. Gorge + Trails
Visitor Center (at Taroko National Park Headquarters)---1km --- Shakadang Trail (because of the time limit, please return around 1.5km at Wujianwu, 5D Cabin) -- 8.5km --- Buluowan Service Station --- 2.5km --- Swallow Grotto trail ---11km ---Tianxiang --- (return) --- 5km --- Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail --11km-- Eternal Spring Shrine --- 2.3km --- Entrance of Taroko
Note 1: Because of the time limit, visitors may choose from one the following trails: Xiaozhui Trail, Shakadang Trail (return at Wujianwu, 5D Cabin about 1.5km one way/ 3km for a round trip/ an hour hike), Swallow Grotto trail, Lushui Trail, and Baiyang Trail.
Note 2: The most magnificent section of the Gorge is from the Swallow Grotto to Cimu Bridge, visitors may want to get out of their car and appreciate the beauty while walking. The Swallow Grotto trail -(1.38km/30 minutes walk one way) is the must-see trail.
B. Taroko Marble Gorge + Qingshui Cliff
Visitor Center (at Taroko National Park Headquarters)--10km -- Buluowan Service Station --- 2.5km --- Swallow Grotto trail --- 10km --- Tianxiang --- (return) --- 5km --- Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail--- 10km --- Eternal Spring Shrine --- 2.3km --- Entrance of Taroko --- 12km --- Chongde Tunnel North Opening observation platform(viewing Qinshui Cliff) on the Su-hua Highway(Hwy. No. 9)
Note 1: Due to the specific landforms in this area, it is usually cloudy or raining in the afternoons. Taroko looks quite different in the rain. Those who do not wish to get wet should arrive earlier in the morning.
Note 2: Roads & trails are often closed because of earthquakes, heavy rains, or typhoons. for the latest trails and road conditions.
For the latest park trail or highway opening conditions, call the Visitor Center or please check our website before your trip. Please click our website English/ News /Road & Trail /check scenic trails , hiking trails, or mountaineering trails.