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

Traveling suggestions for a three-day trip:

A. Taipei (Ylan) --- Hualien --- Puli (Taichung)


(Day 1)

Hualien --- 26km --- Toroko National Park Headquarters (Visitor Center) ---14km --- Tunnel of Nine Turns --- 5km --Tianxiang (Lunch) ---700m --- Baiyang Trail --- Baiyang Trail 4.2km/ 2hr for a round trip (Overnight stay at Tianxiang)

(Day 2)

Tianxiang--- 5km --- Huitouwan -- 2.8km -- Xibao -- 7.7km -- Luoshao --- 3.5km ---Xinbaiyang ---9.2km --- Ci'en (Lunch) ---4.3km --- Bilu Secret Tree--- 11.1km ---Guanyuan (Overnight stay)

(Day 3)

Guanyuan --- 4.5km ---Dayuling --- change the Highway no. 14A (14Jia) --5.2km --- Mt. Hehuan Service Station(Xiaofengkou) ---3.5km --- Forest Bureau Dongshih- Hehuanshan Tourinst Visitor Center--- 1km --Wuling (3275m) --- 14km ---Kuanyang --- Puli (Nantou County)



B. Taichung---Nantou (Puli) --- Hualien --- Taipei

(Day 1)

Puli (14A Hwy.) --- Wuling --- Xiaofengkou (Lunch) --- Guanyuan (Overnight stay)

(Day 2)

Guanyuan --- Baiyang Trail --- 700m --- Tianxiang (Overnight stay)

(Day 3)

Tianxiang --- Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong) Trail --- Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) trail (1.37km one way) --- Taroko National Park Headquarters (Visitor Center) --- Su-hua Highway (Hwy. no. 9) --- Su'ao --- Freeway No. 5 -- Freeway No. 3 --- Taipei

For the latest park trail or highway opening conditions, please check our website before your trip. Please click our website English/ News /Road & Trail /check level 1-2 trails or level 3-4 (mountaineering) trails. A week after a typhoon, an earthquake, or heavy rains, please do not enter the park.
 

Places to Stay within the Park area:
1. Taroko area (0.7-1.2 km south of the Park Headquarters):
Taroko Hotel (太魯閣旅店) | +886-3-8611558
Li-Wu Hotel (立霧客棧旅館) | +886-3-8610660
Taroko Red Dragonfly B&B (太魯閣紅瑛民宿) | +886 - 3-8610577

2. Buluowan (300 m a.s.l. | 10 km (15 mins by car) west of the Park Headquarters):
Taroko Village Hotel 太魯閣山月村| +886-3-8610111 (After 0403, 2024 earthquake, the hotel service is suspended for 2 years.)

3. Tianxiang (480 m a.s.l. | 19 km (30 mins by car) west of the Park Headquarters):
Silks Place Taroko [5-star hotel] (太魯閣晶英酒店) | +886 - 3-8691155
Tianxiang Youth Activity Center (太魯閣天祥青年活動中心) | +886 - 3-8691111
Tianxiang Presbyterian Protestant Church & Hostel (天祥基督教會招待所) | +886 - 3-8691203
Taroko Tianxiang B&B (太魯閣天祥民宿) | +886 - 963-356885

4. Guanyuan (2327 m a.s.l. | 75km (2 hrs by car) west of the Park Headquarters):
CYC Guanyuan Hostel (救國團觀雲山莊) | +886 - 4-25991173

5. Mt. Hehuan area (3150 m a.s.l. | 95 km (3 hrs by car) west of the Park Headquarters):
Songxue Lodge (松雪樓) | +886 - 4-2802980, Lodging booking: https://hehuanline.forest.gov.tw/room/ 

Places to Stay in Hualien City (non-exhaustive list):
Farglory Hotel [Link][next to the Water Park] (花蓮遠雄悅來大飯店) | +886 - 3-812-3900
Parkview Hotel (美侖大飯店) | +886 - 3-822-2111

For lodging info, please check on our website: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ Tourism Info/ Accommodation 

For more lodging information, please consult the Hualien County Government website: https://tour-hualien.hl.gov.tw/en/TourList.aspx?n=185&sms=12369 
Hotel/Accommodation 

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
 

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
 

Interpretation service system can be divided into interpretation activities and interpretation facilities:

Interpretive Activities:

1. Tourist information:

Park rangers will answer tourists’ various questions at information desks in the Headquarters Visitor Center and at all service stations.

2. Interpretation and guide service:

Park rangers will interpret in exhibition halls and guide tourists through the videos shown in multi-media briefing rooms.

3. Guiding in groups:

Park rangers will guide groups of tourists in the Park with detailed interpretation.
See our website interpretation Service Online Application for details:https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/OnlineApplication/NarratorReservation


Interpretation Facilities:

1. Exhibition halls:

Exhibition halls are set within Taroko National Park Headquarters Visitor Center, Buluowan Service Station, Lushui Geological Exhibition Hall, Tianxiang Service Station, and Mt. Hehuan Service Station. With maps, signs, films and specimens, exhibition halls provide tourists with a general overview of the Park.

2. Multi-media:

Tourists can learn more about the Park through multi-media DVD, and surfing through the Internet.

3. Publications:

Various publications of books, brochures and folding maps provide tourists with an in-depth view of the Park.

4. Park signs:

Various park signs (Interpretation signs, warning signs…etc.) are set along trails and in recreational areas.



For further information, please contact:

(Tel): 886-3-862-1100 ext 360, 810- 812, 801-806

(Fax):886-3-862-1263

Tour suggestions for a two-day trip:

A. Hualien---Tianxiang (hiking on all trails)

(Day 1)

Hualien---26km --- Taroko Visitor Center (Located at Taroko National Park Headquarters)---13km --- Qingshui Cliff---13km --- Taroko---9.5km --- Swallow Grotto Trail ---10.1km --- Baiyang Trail--- 6.2km --- The Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (The must-see trail) (no bus and car parking available. Please transfer a public bus to get there)--- 43.6km --- Hualien (Overnight stay)


(Day 2)

Hualien---28.5km --- Eternal Spring Shrine Trail---7.7km --- Buluowan Service Station---13km --- Tianxiang--- 2km --- Lushui Trail---20km --- Shakadang Trail--- 27km --- Hualien


Note: Falling rocks and landslides occur frequently in Hualien and Ylan after earthquakes or heavy rains. Please call for the latest road conditions and take necessary safety measures.


B. Ylan (Su'ao)---Hualien---Tianxiang---Return

(Day 1)

Ylan (Su'ao)---70km --- Qingshui Cliff --- 10km--- Chongde Tunnel N. Opening---1km --- Chongde (Lunch)--- 3km --- Taroko Visitor Center (Located at Taroko National Park Headquarters)---1km --- Shakadang Trail--- 18km --- Tianxiang (Overnight stay)


(Day 2)

Tianxiang--- 2km ---Lushui Trail--- 3.6km ---The Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (1.4 km for a round trip/50 minutes) ---3.6km --- Swallow Grotto Trail(1.37km one way) --- 3.6km --- Buluowan Service Station (Lunch)---Return


C. Nantou (Puli)---Hualien---Ylan (Su'ao) Return

(Day 1)


Kunyang (Provincial Highway 14 A)---2km ---Wuling---1km --Mt. Hehuan Visitor Center (Nantou Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency ) --- 3.5km --- Mt. Hehuan Service Station (Taroko N. P.)---5.2km --- Dayuling---4.5km --- Guanyuan (Lunch)---11.1km --- Bilu Sacred Tree--- 4.3km --- Ci'en--- 9.2km --- Xinbaiyang---11.1km --- Luoshao---7.3km --- Xibao--- 8.5km --- Tianxiang (Overnight stay)


(Day 2)

Tianxiang --- 0.7km --- Baiyang Trail--- 2km --- Lushui Trail--- 3.6km --- The Tunnel of Nine Turns Trai l (1.4km a round trip) ---3.9km --- Swallow Grotto Trail ---9.5 km --- Taroko Visitor Center (Located at Taroko National Park Headquarters)---Su-hua Highway (Huide Trail)---93km ---Return


Note: Falling rocks and landslides occur frequently in this area after earthquakes or heavy rains. Please call for the latest road and trail conditions and take necessary safety measures.
https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ , Please check News> Roads and Trails

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

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.

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

There are two campgrounds in Taroko National Park:

1. Heliu Campground:

Heliu Campground is about 14.5 km (20 minutes by car) away from the east entrance of the park, at 170 km marker of Provincial Highway 8 (Central Cross-Island Highway). There are twelve wooden platforms for tents, all open to the public on a first-come first-serve basis. Campers do not need to make an advanced reservation.

Please contact Tianxiang Service Station Telephone number: 03-8691162 for any other questions.

2. Lüshui Campground:

Lushui Campgroud is located (169.3km highway marker of HigProvincial Highway  8) 500 meter west of Heliu campground and 1.6 km from Tianxiang, and is open 24 hours a day. The floor of the campground is earth and grass, and there is running water, and lighting. There are no tent platforms or showers. Toilets at the Lüshui Exhibition Hall across the road can be used. No booking is required and use is free of charge.

No tents for rental, please bring your own tents. Please contact Tianxiang Service Station 03-8691162 for any further questions.