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Taroko National Park | After the April 3, 2024 earthquake| Suggested Itineraries 
Half-Day Bus Trip
Recommended:
Taroko Visitor Center →Dekalun Trail → Xincheng Old Street
Dekalun Trail: Round trip: 1.3 km / Hiking time: 1.5–2 hrs / Moderate difficulty with stairs

Easy Half-Day Self-Driving Trip
Recommended:
Taroko Visitor Center  → Taroko Terrace Trail → Chongde Recreation Area (North Entrance of Chongde Tunnel on Provincial Highway 9)→ Xincheng Old Street 
Taroko Terrace Trail/ Length: 1 km/ Walking time: 50–60 mins 

One-Day Self-Driving (or taxi tour) Trip
1. Suggested Route: Taroko Visitor Center → Tianxiang → Xiangde Temple → Tabiduo Trail → Lushui Trail (partial open) → Xincheng Old Street
2. Gorge & Forest Route: Tianxiang → Tabiduo Trail → Lushui Trail
3. Hiking Route: Lushui–Wenshan Trail / Partial opening to Tuoyou’en  → Return / About 1 hour round trip

 

Two-Day Dali–Datong Hiking Route (or by Bus / self-driving) 
Day 1 → Hualien (or Xincheng train station) → Taroko → Dekalun trail→ Dali  →  Datong  → Overnight stay
Day 2 →Datong village → Dali village Datong village →Dekalun trail → Taroko Visitor Center →Xincheng train station (or Hualien)

Long-distance mountain villages route (starting from Taroko Visitor Center → Dekalun trail  → Datong Trail (overnight stay) → return → Taroko Visitor Center - about 10-12 hours round trip. ) 
Taroko Visitor Center → Datong: ~10–12 hrs round trip
Overnight stay recommended at Datong
Bring enough food and water 
No supply points along the trail
Note: For overnight accommodations, please contact the Tongli Tribe Natural Ecology Autonomy Association. 

Important
Due to damage caused by the April 3, 2024 earthquake, the Shakadang Trail remains closed. Please do not enter the Shakadang from Dali or Datong Villages. 

Two-Day Mt. Hehuan Trip (self-driving)

Day 1 → Taroko → Overnight stay at Guanyuan or Mt. Hehuan
(Note: Please check Provincial Highway 8 traffic control information inadvance.)
Day 2 → Mt. Hehuan → Choose 1–2 trails (a half-day) → Return trip → Taroko or Nantou

Popular Attractions and Trails
Mt. Shimen (2.5 hrs)
Mt. Xiao Qilai (4 hrs )
Mt. Hehuan East Peak (4 hrs)
Mt. Hehuan Main Peak (3 hrs)
Wuling Viewing Platform (3,275 m) — the highest highway point in Taiwan
Xiaofengkou – Mt. Hehuan Service Station (exhibition hall, information desk, and souvenir shop)
Recommended Overnight Stays
Guanyuan Kuan Yun Lodge (Guanyuan, Provincial Highway 8) or Songxue Lodge (Mt. Hehuan, Provincial Highway 14A) or Qingjing Farm area (Provincial Highway 14A)

NOTE: Visitors are advised to reserve one night of accommodation at Guanyuan Kuan Yun Lodge, Songxue Lodge, or Ski Lodge or B&B near by the Qingjing Farm area in advance. Staying overnight to adapt to the high-altitude environment before visiting Mt. Hehuan may help reduce the risk of altitude sickness. 

Please check the latest traffic control and trail information before departure.
Directorate General of Highways, Eastern Region Branch website 
Taroko National Park website →”News”> “Road and Trail Open Status”

• Eastern Region Branch, Directorate General of Highways:  Road Maintenance Unit: Taroko Maintenance Office TEL: +886-3-8610775 
• Taroko National Park Road & Trail Information (Please call us at +886-3-8621100 ext. 360, 811–815 during Taroko Visitor Center opening hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.)

Trails:
• Taroko Terrace Trail 
• Dali–Datong Trail 
•Tianxiang Area (including Map)
• Lushui Trail 
See more FAQs about visiting Taroko after the April 3, 2024 earthquake.