Looking for plans during the Lunar New Year holiday? Taroko National Park has prepared a variety of themed activities for visitors. You can explore trails with guided explanations, enjoy performances and local markets, or ride free electric-assist bicycles through the communities—come celebrate the season with us!

To serve visitors, all main facilities and exhibition halls—including Taroko Visitor Center, Lushui, Tianxiang, and Mt. Hehuan Exhibition Halls—will remain open during the holiday, except on Lunar New Year’s Eve (Feb. 16, 2026). Trails including Taroko Terrace, Dekalun, Dali Datong, Lushui Trail West section, Lushui Wenshan Trail East section, Tianxiang Tabido, as well as Qingshui Cliffs and Chongde Recreation Area, will remain accessible. The Central Cross-Island Highway will be managed according to the Taroko Maintenance Office’s schedule, with traffic released in sections.
The Taroko National Park Headquarters reminds visitors to enjoy the trails and festivities safely: please avoid entering closed sites or trails, and refrain from stopping along the highway to ensure your safety.
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Lunar New Year Holiday Activities
Activity 1: “Step by Step Upwards, Welcoming the Lunar Year with Horses” – Dekalun Trail Guided Walk
•    Date: Feb. 14–22, 2026 (suspended on Feb. 16, Lunar New Year’s Eve)
•    Schedule: Four guided sessions daily, each lasting 30–40 minutes; visitors may continue on the trail at their own pace afterward.
•    Description: Volunteer guides lead visitors along the Dekalun Trail, introducing its unique features.
•    Registration: Register by 12:00 PM the day before 
•    Gift: Participants receive a small souvenir.
Activity 2: Lunar New Year Taroko Community Music Festival
•    Date: Feb. 19–21, 2026
•    Time: 11:00 AM–3:30 PM daily
•    Location: Taroko Terrace
•    Program:
o    1:30–3:00 PM: Indigenous music and dance performances
o    11:00 AM–3:30 PM: Traditional culture market
o    1:00–3:00 PM: DIY Traditional Crafts
o    Trail guides at Taroko Terrace: 11:00–11:40 AM & 1:00–1:40 PM
Activity 3: Free Electric-Assist Bicycle Tours – Explore Mountain and Coastal Communities
•    Date: Jan. 14–Feb. 28, 2026
•    Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM daily
•    Rental Location: Taroko Terrace Bus Parking Lot
•    Route: Taroko Terrace, Taroko Entrance, Chongde, Xincheng Old Street