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Applicants are allowed to make as many applications as they wish, as long as dates do not overlap. For example, the following is allowed:
• Two separate applications for Zhuilu Old Trail for 01 January and 02 January
• Two separate applications for Mt. Nanhu for 01-04 January and 04-07 January
• One application for Mt. Nanhu for 01-04 January and one application for Zhuilu Old Trail for 05 January
Important: Please remember to cancel the applications that you do not end up using as soon as possible, so that the freed places may be offered to others on the waiting list.

After a Park Access Permit application has already been approved; the date and personnel cannot be changed or added. Small changes (e.g. mistakes in spelling, birthdates, numbers) can be made by contacting the Park Entry Permit Applications Office. The application can be cancelled (for the whole team or for individuals); those who wish to be added to the team must make a separate application. Online Application for the Park Entry Permits

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 (7:00-8:00, 10:00, 12:00-13:00, 15:00 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.

For the safety, we recommend re-planning your trip visiting areas in Taiwan that were not affected by the earthquake. We suggest that alternative options choose to go Yehliu Geopark [Link], Alison, Kenting National Park, Yangmingshan National Park, and Sun Moon Lake, or other popular tourist attractions.

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 [Link] section and the Roads and Trails opening conditions [Link] 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.

The Provincial Highway 8 is open now, but the rockfalls and rockslides risks remain very high. The Highway 8 has been cleared for passage by the Highway Bureau after Typhoon Kong-rey on October 31, 2024 and April 3rd earthquake earlier this year.  The road is open, but it is not safe to travel. Please do not enter unless necessary for your safety.  Please change your route to visit other tourist attractions which are not affected by Typhoon Kong-rey and 403 Earthquake in 2024.  

There are still road repair work traffic controls, with the road being open 5 times passage daily (7:00-8:00, 10:00, 12:00-13:00, 15:00, 17:00-17:30), 17:30-18:30 exit only, no entry, road closure18:30 - the following morning 7:00 AM and this road section is closed at night between Taroko and Tianxiang (km184.5 – km 167.4). The road pavement and guardrails have not been repaired. For your safety, please do not enter this road section (the east Taroko- Tianxiang section) .

Due to the 7.2 magnitude huge earthquake on April 3^rd, 2024, the trails and scenic spots located in the east side the park (Taroko gorge section) are not open yet, from Taroko to Tianxiang (185.4km – 167.7 km) on the Provincial Highway 8. The Taroko National Park eastern side is closed, except the western side of Mt. Hehuan area and high-altitude areas (some located in our Ecological Protection Areas required pemits before trekking and require at 3-5 days trip with mountain climbing gears and experiences, etc.) in the park. Please take the Provincial Highway 14 and 14A from Puli, Nantou County, west Taiwan bound for Mt. Hehuan area instead. 

For the detail of the park opening information, please consult News [Link] section and the highway and trail opening conditions [Link] on our English website before your trip.

Important Reminders for Road Users: 

Due to landslide and rockfall risks following earthquakes and heavy rains, the Highway Bureau, MOTC,  strongly advises against unnecessary travel in the area. Travelers should stay updated with road and weather information, plan carefully, and avoid stopping in hazard-prone areas. Please use the Highway Bureau’s real-time Provincial Highway Information Network (https://168.thb.gov.tw), download the "Happiness Highway APP," or tune in to traffic broadcasts for the latest road updates. 

Contacts Responsible Unit: Taroko Maintenance Office, Eastern Region Branch Office, 

Highway Bureau Road Condition Inquiry: +886-3-9962683 Contact: Head of Taroko Branch Office, Chang Chenyao, +886-3-8610775 

Stay safe on your journey!

For the latest highway information, please contact the Taroko Maintenance Division Office of The Eastern Region Branch Office Highway Bureau, MOTC.