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If you cannot make the trip after your Park Access Permit application has been approved, please cancel your application using the online application system before the system closes for the specified dates of your application. This is to give the opportunity to those on the waitlist to take your team’s place. Alternatively, you can also cancel your application by phoning the Park Entry Permit Applications Office during office hours, the details of which can be found on the footer of the online application system website: https://hike.taiwan.gov.tw/en/web_index.aspx
Applications can be canceled for the whole group or individuals (excluding the team leader). If applications are not canceled according to the regulations, the team leader and the applicant (if they are not the same person) will be unable to make another application for a period of 6 months.

Park Access Permit applications may be rejected if the itinerary does not correspond with the route category, if the itinerary is deemed unfeasible or surpassing the team's abilities, or if those on the waitlist are unable to fill in opened spaces within the quota. Rejected applications will be accompanied by a detailed explanation.
Applicants may be notified either by email or by phone if their details are incomplete (e.g. if the applicant's phone number is the same phone number as their emergency contact). In this case, please modify your application in accordance with the specific requests, and re-send the application back for processing.

Mt. Nanhua lie within the premises (within the Ecological Protection Areas) of Taroko National Park and so a Park Access Permit, in addition to a Mountain Access Permit, are both required. Mt. Qilai South Peak required a Park Access Permit.
Please note that lodging for this route (Tianchi Cabin) is normally done by a lottery process run by the Nantou Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency: https://tconline.forest.gov.tw/room/
 

No permits required: Chongde Trail, Huide Trail, Taroko Terrace Trail, Dekalun Trail, Dali-Datong Trail, Xiaozhuilu Trail, Shakadang Trail, Eternal Spring (Changchun) Shrine, Buluowan Lower Terrace- Meander Core Trail, Idas Trail, Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou), Tunnel of Nine Turns (Jiuqudong), Lushui Trail, Lushui-Wenshan Trail, Baiyang Trail, Huoran Pavilion Trail, Mt. Hehuan Main Peak, Mt. Hehuan East Peak, Mt. Hehuanjian, Mt. Pingfeng, Mt. Shimen, Mt. Shimen North Peak, Hehuan North Peak, and Hehuan West Peak (required two-day), Xiaoqilai, Nenggao Historic Trail (not including Mt. Qilai South Peak).

Park Access Permit required: Zhuilu Old Road, Mt. Qingshui, Mt. Yangtou, and Mt. Qilai South Peak, North Section 2 (Ganshu Peak, Mt. Wuming, Mt. Lingming, Mt. Shuan), Mt. Bilu, Mt. Qilai and associated peaks, Qilai East Ridge, Qilai South Peak, Mt. Nanhu – Mt. Zhongyangjian (North Section 1).


Both Mountain Access and Park Access Permits required: North Section 1. Mt. Nanhu and associated peaks, 2. North Section 1- North Section 2 Traverse (via Mt. Wuyan) 3. Other (non-traditional) routes (Entry Eco-Protection Areas and Yilan County premises)
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Due to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on April 3rd, 2024, the park suffered severe damage, especially on the east side. The trails and scenic spots in the Taroko Gorge section, from Taroko to Tianxiang (185.4 km–167.7 km) along Provincial Highway 8, were severely damaged. It is still unsafe to travel in this area. There is still a risk of rockfalls. Please do not enter unless necessary.

Please visit our west side of park- Hehuan mountain area (elevation about 3150-3300 meters) [Link] instead. Please enter from west Taiwan from Puli, Nantou County, take the Provincial Highway 14 and 14A. Please arrange your lodging [Songxue Lodge room booking ] (or lodging lacated at the Qingjing Farm area) and transportation before your trip and bring warm clothes with you and require at least a 2-3 day trip planning.

 

However, if factors such as earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains and other factors occur, the repair project will be affected, and the reopening of the Taroko gorge section may be postponed.

 

The Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8) has been cleared for passage by the Highway Bureau, but there are still road repair work traffic controls from Taroko to Tianxiang, with the road being open 5 times daily (6:30-8:00, 10:00-10:10:05, 12:00-13:00, 15:00-15:05 and 16:30-17:30), 

17:30-18:30 exit only, no entry, and the highway 8 closed at night. 

Besides, the highway surface and guardrails have not yet been repaired. There is a risk of rockfall after heavy rains or earthquakes. Please do not enter unless necessary. There will be repair construction works on Highway 8. The above traffic passage time may change. Please reconfirm the latest roads info before your trip.

 

However, the rest of areas reopening schedule may be delayed due to typhoons, earthquakes, rockfalls or other issues. The park's reconstruction efforts have been further impacted by aftershocks and two subsequent typhoon disasters, which have limited the progress of repair works. 

For the most up-to-date information on the status of park opening info, please refer to our official website the News>Roads and Trails opening conditions on our English website before your trip.

Additionally, we recommend incorporating nearby distinctive mountain and coastal village attractions into your travel plans, including: Chongde Village (offering views of Qingshui Cliff from Chongde Beach, indigenous arts and crafts, and specialty cuisine), Fushi Village (home to the Taroko Cultural and Creative Park and Asia Cement Factory Company Ecological Park), Xincheng Old Street (featuring unique architecture like the Xincheng Catholic Church, various shops, and the Xincheng Seawall), and Sanzhan-Pratan village, where you can experience the natural and cultural charm of the community.  

 Please refer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Question 3, “suggestion 1” to re-plan your itinerary. Or check Q1, 2, 3 and 4 for details to replan your trip.