After the April 3, 2024 earthquake, which attractions and trails are open or closed?
Most gorge trails remain closed after the April 3, 2024 earthquake.
Visitors are encouraged to visit:
1. Eastern entrance area- Taroko Visitor Center → Dekalun Trail → Dali-Datong Trail
2.Tianxiang area and Lushui area
3. Mt. Hehuan area
Taroko Gorge Closed Trails
Shakadang Trail
Swallow Grotto Trail
Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail
Baiyang Trail
Changchun Shrine Trail
Zhuilu Old Trail
Mt. Qingshui Trail
Buluowan Scenic Trails
Tianxiang Area
Tianxiang Open Areas:
Tianxiang Visitor Center
Tianxiang Path
Tabiduo Trail
Xiangde Temple area
Lushui Partially Open Area
1.Lushui Trail (partial) -starting from Lushui → Suspenion Bridge → return/about 30 minutes round trip
2. Lushui–Wenshan Trail (partial)- starting from Lushui → Tuoyou'en → return/about 1 hr round trip
Chongde Recreation Area Open:
Best Qingshui Cliffs Viewpoint
Recommended:
North Entrance of Chongde Tunnel on Provincial Highway 9 (Chongde Trail- open to the first viewing platform.)
Important Notes
Due to severe damage caused by the April 3, 2024 earthquake, the Shakadang Trail remains closed. Please do not enter the Shakadang trail from Dali or Datong villages.
Gorge buses (Taroko – Tianxiang) are currently suspended. Self-driving, taxis, or charter vehicles are recommended from Taroko Visitor Center to Tianxiang.
See more FAQs about visiting Taroko after the April 3, 2024 earthquake.