Taroko National Park

Taroko became a national park in 1986. It covers Hualien County, Nantou County and Taichung County. It is the second largest national park in Taiwan.

Taroko National Park is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Cliffs and canyons stretch along Liwu River. Four million years ago, the island of Taiwan was formed by the collision of plates. After millions of years of wind erosion, the marble rocks were exposed and cut by Liwu River, creating impressive grand canyons. From Chingshui to Nanhu Peak, the drop height is 3,742 meters. Such special geography has also bred special flora and fauna in this area.

Waterfalls characterize Taroko National Park and the most famous ones are Baiyang Waterfall, Yintai Waterfall, Changchun Waterfall, and Lushui Waterfall. Yenzikou (Swallow Grotto) and Jiuchudong (Tunnel of Nine Turns) are the most impressive natural scenes in Taroko and the canyons here are the narrowest. Tourists can appreciate the natural beauty along the tour track. Swallows nest on the cliff, chirping and flying back and forth. The Taroko Monument is designed in traditional Chinese style and Changchun Temple is established to remember those who sacrificed their lives for building the Central Cross-Island Highway.