Generally speaking, you do not need a permit to visit Taroko National Park if you stay on or near the main highways that run through the park (Provincial Highways 8 and 9).

Permits not required: The most commonly-visited landmarks and trails are usually located in the Special Scenic Area for which no permits and no fees (except Zhuilu Old Road) are needed, and visitors can come and go as they please (pending special traffic restrictions). These areas include: Chongde Trail, Huide Trail, Dekalun Trail, Xiaozhuilu Trail, Shakadang Trail, Buluowan Upper Terrace Trail, Buluowan Lower Terrace Meander Core Trail, Lushui Trails, Baiyang Trail, Changchun (Eternal Spring) Shrine, Swallow Grotto Trail, Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail, Huoran Pavilion, Xiangde Temple Trail at Tianxiang, Dali and Datong, Lushui-Wenshan Trails. Additionally, the Mt. Hehuan Main and East Peaks, Mt. Shimen, Mt. Hehuanjian, Mt. Xiaoqilai, Mt. Hehuan North Peak, Mt. Hehuan West Peak as well as Mt. Pingfeng do not require any permits.

Permits required: If you travel more than 50 metres away from Provincial Highways 8 or 9, or are in a restricted area, you will need to apply for a Park Access Permit ahead of your planned visit. Additionally, if you plan on conducting research or plan on entering a Cultural/historic Area or Ecological Protection Areas, you will need to apply for an appropriate park permit beforehand. Some trails are requied a Mountain Entry Permit as well as. Most high-mountain trails fall within this category. The Zhuilu Old Road is required a park entry permit.

Check Zhuilu Old Road entry fee details, please consult our website: https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/ Announcements/Fees and Permit
for the online application.