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🎯📍👍 A one-day itinerary for first-time travelers in Taroko Gorge National Park. Easy access, not too demanding, but with all the highlights.
✅Why is Taroko "rare" compared to other national parks? It's ## the largest marble canyon in the world.
It features mountain views, waterfalls, rivers, temples, and bridges all in one park.
Experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon combined with the charm of a Chinese temple, something rare elsewhere.
🚌 Getting there:
From Hualien, take the Taroko Bus 1133A (Hop-on Hop-off) sightseeing bus.
Or, hire a taxi or charter a car for a more convenient experience (suitable for groups of 3-4 people).
📍 One-Day Plan (Morning-Evening)
⏰ Morning
Eternal Spring Shrine
The #1 landmark is a small pavilion on a cliff with a waterfall flowing beneath it.
This is the best photo spot in Taroko.
Shakadang Trail (Blue River Walk)
A simple walk along the crystal-clear blue river.
The walk takes about 1–1.5 hours (you can walk only a portion).
⏰ Noon
Swallow Grotto (Swallow's Nest Cave)
A road along the cliff face, showing the river's erosion into the marble.
Helmet is required (the park provides rentals).
The view is spectacular, with clear indications of the canyon's ridgeline.
Have lunch.
At the visitor center or at a local restaurant in the park.
⏰ Afternoon
Cimu Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)
A bright red bridge with a small pagoda next to it.
A beautiful photo spot.
Tunnel of Nine Turns (Nine Turns Tunnel)
Another highlight is the curved tunnel along the cliff face.
See the grandeur of the marble cliffs and the river in stunning detail.
⏰ Evening (before returning)
Tianxiang Village
A small village in the valley, home to Baiyang Temple and Xiangde Temple on the hill.
End with a peaceful atmosphere before the return ride.
📝 Tip:
Bring water and comfortable walking shoes.
Some trails are closed for maintenance, so check the park website for announcements before your trip.
If you have extra time, stay overnight in Tianxiang to hike the Zhuilu Old Trail (a thrilling cliffside trail) the next day.
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