The Dali Datong Trail is located in the General Protection Area (Exiting Use Area) of the Taroko National Park. Originally a trail used by the indigenous inhabitants of the region for its contacts with the outside world, it was also an obligatory passage for persons wishing to travel to Mt. Qingshui. The village of Dali Datong is in a mountainous setting at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Three trails access the site: the Dekalun Trail from the Taroko Terrace, (Taroko National Park Headquarters- staircases behind flag poles in front of Taroko Visitor Center) and  The trail leading to Dali and Datong is very steep and involves about two hours of steady climbing. Please be sure you have prepared properly before setting out. Please bring hiking poles and sufficient water and food as there is no shop along the way. 

Notice:
1. Taroko National Park Headquarters to Dali: about 2.5 kilometers on a steeply-sloping path; Dali to Datong: about 9 kilometers on an even path. In view of the distance, the walk requires about 12 hours, a night stay at Datong and a 2-day trip is recommended.

2. Please be aware of your personal physical condition, and be sure you have ample time to hike out and return. No water supply and food stands alongside this trail so make sure you bring plenty of water and food along with you.

For the B&B Booking, please contact Ms. Dumu Marsho 0936-102826 Or through the Facebook-  Tongli Village Natural Ecology Asociation on Facebook  

NOTE:
1. The Mt. Qingshui and the Mt. Liwu are closed after April 3, 2024 earthquake. Please do not enter the restricted areas.  
2. The Shakadang Trail are severe damaged after April 3, 2024 strong earthquake and typhoons. Visitors are advised not to enter the closed area from Sanjianwu (3D Cabin) to Datong village or Dali village.  
3. The Dekalun Trail from the Taroko Terrace- 100 meter ahead of Taroko Visitor Center a white marble sculpture (before the sub-Taroko Division, Ninth Division, The Seventh Special Police Corps, National Police Angency) trail planks along the forest next to the Sub-Taroko police corps, via Liwu Hydro-electric Power Plant is closed due to the severe damage after 403 earthquake.