Taroko Gorge
Taroko Gorge
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- Frank L16 contributionsTaroko Gorge from TaipeiWonderful sceneries of the Gorge. Travelled there from Taipei with a private driver and guide. Highly recommended day trip from Taipei. Leave early. Benson Chen was our driver. Friendly and courteous. Highly recommended.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 5, 2023
- Andy FDevizes, United Kingdom1,361 contributionsStunning Scenery & EngineeringThis is a stunning set of natural features of narrow forges where you can close up to the rock faces and overhangs. The views up and down the gorges are amazing. There are several relatively short trails that are easy to walk (some are closed after previous rockfalls). The Nine Bends and Swallow Cave trails were very good, although on the former you're partly walking on the side of the road where traffuc is coming through. The other impressive thing is man's ingenuity in building these tunnels and walkways under and through the rock overhangs. A must-see/ must-do.Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 7, 2023
- Steven SPattaya, Thailand782 contributionsGreat one day tourI booked a one day shared tour via Island Life Taiwan. It wasn't cheap but we visited all the main attractions. Turned out to be one my best one day tours in Taiwan.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 16, 2023
- Michael KLondon, United Kingdom542 contributionsFantastic sceneryTaroko Gorge is one of Taiwan’s most interesting and scenic areas. We parked near the Shakadang Trail Head and walked along the river Shakadang for about 2 km where we had a picnic of street-food sausages which were being sold at the point. The path was cut into the side of the steep cliffs that form the gorge by the Japanese in 1940 as part of a system of damming the river to create hydro-electric power. We saw some stunning scenery, including rocks apparently made of pale gold, water of a rich colour owing to the minerals, interesting forest vegetation, an egret and a monkey. We were with one of the tour companies, but I'm afraid I don't know which one as it was booked for us by others.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 8, 2024
- Daniel W36 contributionsCan use the bus!Natural marvel. You can spend all day there, although the tour buses arrive around 2pm and the crowds can ruin the ambiance slightly. Of note you can do this by bus without much hassle - the buses arrive about once and hour (although not always to schedule) and they take the Easy Card used in Taipei.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 9, 2024
- ZimminaroundtheworldOkinawa Prefecture, Japan1,973 contributionsOne of the Most Beautiful Places I've Been ToTaroko Gorge has been on my list of places to visit for a while and it did not disappoint. Taroko Gorge was one of the most beautiful places I've been to. The dramatic cliffs, clear water, and stunning landscapes all made this national park one of my favorites. I did a tour here and hiked a few trails and visited a couple attractions. Everything we did was stunning. Highly recommended!Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 10, 2024
- Mad W14 contributionsIt gets better every timeWhen the water is running high, it works well. To be honest, walking is the greatest way to see Taroko Gorge. Admire the marble, sculpted over eons by the sea and polished to a brilliant sheen. Naturally, we owe a debt of gratitude to the veterans for ironing out the wrinkles and making Taroko Gorge what it is today.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 19, 2024
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MartinG1984
Bratislava, Slovakia238 contributions
Jan 2020
The best national park in Taiwan with a lot of hiking opportunities. Prepare to spend at least one day here. The most notable easy hike is definitely the Baiyang trail with a lot of tunnels. My favorite scenic spot (next to the road) would be the Nine Tunnels Trail. We took a bus from Hualien here and always rode it on a day ticket while moving from one hike to another (250 NTD).
Written January 10, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,632 contributions
Aug 2020
I have traversed Taroko Gorge three times and it gets better every time. It's best when the water is running high. Honestly, the best way to experience Taroko Gorge is on foot. You can marvel at the marble, crafted by the water over many, many years and polished until it shines. Of course, all credit to the veterans who straightened out the kinks and bumps so we can enjoy Taroko Gorge today.
Written September 14, 2020
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LUIGI C
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Mar 2023
2,5+2,5 hours drive from Taipei to Taroko National Park. Really worth to do this Tour. Beautiful and colorful Canyons , Rivers and marble cliffs. A full day tour in a wonderful semi-tropical Nature . Our guide and driver Hicks, very professional, helpful and friendly person, leaded us in special places from early morning till late in the afternoon. We strongly recommend this tour!
Written March 16, 2023
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generalstudies
Oldenburg, Germany1,608 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This gorge is really impressive. At the moment, only narrow time slots are possible due to construction work, so tourists crowd the paths at the side. But the view into the depths and to the dizzyingly high bridges is fantastic. It is worth walking along the edge of the gorge for as long as possible, even if the buses driving past on the side are a bit of a nuisance.
Written November 22, 2023
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Felix W
Shanghai, China6 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We planned our tour during the May holiday. We came across our wonderful guide Tonny who picked us up in Taitung and as he was born there, he really knows his way around that part of Taiwan. We then took the coastal Highway all the way up to Hualien and he took us to some wonderful scenic spots along the way. Once we arrived at our destination, he showed us the night market, which has ample options of yummy food. The next day we set off early to Tarako national park, where our guide showed us wonderful areas before the big tour buses arrived. We then took the Shakatang Trail, as well as the Xiao Zhuilu Trail before the rain set in. All in all we had a great experience with Tonny and would highly recommend him if you need a private tour along the East Coast with an English speaking guide. You can just add him on WhatsApp on the following number: +886 916 993 938
Written May 18, 2023
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Alan T
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
Hired a car and driver to take us around Taroko Gorge. Tony, our driver/guide did an awesome job in bringing us around the gorge, told us what to look out for and helping organise the itinerary. Highly recommend hiring a private car to bring you around this beautiful place. If so, highly recommend Tony. His contacts are as follows:
Name:Tony Leong
Phone/whatsapp: +886 916 993 938
Name:Tony Leong
Phone/whatsapp: +886 916 993 938
Written July 8, 2023
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Paul E
Tahoe City, CA43 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Incredible landscape. Breathtaking views. Interesting shrines and temples. Plenty of different walks to try. I would rate this alongside Monument Valley and Yosemite National Park in terms of scenery.
This trip was recommended whilst we were in Taiwan and it didn't disappoint. You can get a train direct to Hualien Station and then hop on a bus from there which takes you all they way up to the top of the gorge stopping at various locations along the way. The train takes about 2 1/2 hours each wa and the bus another 90 minutes so this is a full day of travel. Definitely worth it if you have the time on your visit.
There are tourist centres, restaurants and shops at various locations if you need refreshments during your trip.
This trip was recommended whilst we were in Taiwan and it didn't disappoint. You can get a train direct to Hualien Station and then hop on a bus from there which takes you all they way up to the top of the gorge stopping at various locations along the way. The train takes about 2 1/2 hours each wa and the bus another 90 minutes so this is a full day of travel. Definitely worth it if you have the time on your visit.
There are tourist centres, restaurants and shops at various locations if you need refreshments during your trip.
Written April 10, 2023
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Andy F
Devizes, UK1,361 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
This is a stunning set of natural features of narrow forges where you can close up to the rock faces and overhangs. The views up and down the gorges are amazing. There are several relatively short trails that are easy to walk (some are closed after previous rockfalls). The Nine Bends and Swallow Cave trails were very good, although on the former you're partly walking on the side of the road where traffuc is coming through. The other impressive thing is man's ingenuity in building these tunnels and walkways under and through the rock overhangs. A must-see/ must-do.
Written November 7, 2023
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Daniel W
36 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Natural marvel.
You can spend all day there, although the tour buses arrive around 2pm and the crowds can ruin the ambiance slightly.
Of note you can do this by bus without much hassle - the buses arrive about once and hour (although not always to schedule) and they take the Easy Card used in Taipei.
You can spend all day there, although the tour buses arrive around 2pm and the crowds can ruin the ambiance slightly.
Of note you can do this by bus without much hassle - the buses arrive about once and hour (although not always to schedule) and they take the Easy Card used in Taipei.
Written March 9, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jebediah_Solomon
Hong Kong, China375 contributions
Jan 2020
From the swallow grotto, crystal clear blue waters, and tall marble cliffs, this is truly a special place.
Very glad I visited and wish I had another day or two to visit some of the other sites. While it was raining when we were there, it did not dampen any of the sights or views.
Very glad I visited and wish I had another day or two to visit some of the other sites. While it was raining when we were there, it did not dampen any of the sights or views.
Written February 2, 2020
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Hi, are there maps available for advance purchase for the gorge (or even in Taipei)?
Ideally I'd like to order one online so I can plan hikes before I get there.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Neil
Written September 27, 2023
Walking all the way through Taroko Gorge is difficult. I suggest that you get a mini-bus that stops along the way. Walking part of the way is a good idea, there are many things that are worth seeing.
Written March 2, 2021
정의 박
Seoul, South Korea
Should I have to make a reservation if I want to stay "Taroko Tianxiang Presbyterian Protestant Church and Hostel"?
Written November 17, 2019
To have more flexibilty & not be bound by the infrequent hop-on-hop-off bus schedule, can we use easycard on the 1133A & 302 buses for Taroko? How much does it cost 1).Hualien-Taroko Visitors Centre & 2).per ride using either bus within the park? Any recommendation for english speaking day tour from Hualien-Taroko?
Written October 10, 2019
If you can get a few people together, sharing the price of a taxi gives you more flexibility. Our driver spoke good English and allowed us plenty of time to hike in the gorge. Taxi drivers near the main station are often touting for business.
Written October 13, 2019
Hi everyone, I am planning a solo trip and came across Taroko Gorge. While I do not drive, what are the best possible ways that I can get there? And is it possible to walk from Hualien station up to the gorge?
Written October 2, 2019
Hi,
I covered this in my review. We went by bus.
Its pasted below.
Enough has been said already about this amazing and beautiful place. We travelled here by bus from Hualien and I’ll explain how.
The bus you need is 1133a. We took the bus from the station right next door Thanks to the train station, we bought tickets from the office next to the bus. The fare is 250 each to ride all day. The bus wasn’t even half full, we left around 9 am.
With the same ticket you can get on and off any of the 1133a buses. You are given a map so can get off at various places and back on along the route. Toilets are often. Food is available but expensive (150 for a coffee).
There is an app for the bus but this is as unreliable as the timetable. As a rule I’d say a bus per hour or so in each direction. There is some confusion as to which stops where but despite this it’s a fantastic way to explore the park.
Do your homework as to where you want to go and use Google maps to see where you are. We got off at Shakadang trail (loved it), Lushui (nice place but exhibits in Chinese only. There is a short trail here too which was nice. Bring a torch for the tunnel), and Yanzikou (Swallows Grotto) amazing views here. We were supposed to get out at Qixingtan on the way back but somehow the driver seemed not to pass it.
Written October 3, 2019
Hi TripAdvisors,
We're cycling in Taiwan from Taipei to Kaohsiung. I would really like to visit Taroko gorge for a day or two along the way but have reservations about the road up from Hualien.
We are reasonably fit 30 year olds but are not professional cyclists. Can anybody offer any advice or reassurance as to how steep and strenuous the road is? Has anyone else managed it without prior experience or training and, if so, how long might it take?
Thanks
Sam
Written September 12, 2019
It is a long road up from Hualien on a bike. Even once you get to Taroko Gorge it is not bike friendly. We are hikers.
Written September 22, 2019
Looking for updated info for bike rental near Taroko Gorge.
Name of bike shop / website / phone number.
Hope to squeeze in 1 day of riding as my partner doesn’t ride.
Written August 14, 2019
They are all pretty much the same. There are several shops at the park's entry, so just chose any of them.
Written September 6, 2019
来年3月に花蓮に2泊して、太魯閣渓谷に行きます。
タクシーを利用しようと考えました。
太魯閣渓谷の観光スポットで歩いて見学できるのでしょうか?
観光日は日曜なので、前もって予約しようと考えてます。
8時間3000元で親切に接してくださった運転手さんを紹介してください。
私は中国語を少し話せます。
Written December 17, 2018
We are supposed to go to Taroko George next week and Accu weather forecast for that day is : "Cloudy, showers bringing heavy rainfall in the afternoon". The "heavy rainfall in the afternoon bothers me". I don't know if it will be worth to do the tour considering our safety. So should we push through with the trip or not?
Thank you.
Written December 16, 2018
Yes, provided you have wet weather gear with you. When it rains in Taiwan, it really does rain! But footpaths are good on the trail through the gorge, so you should have few problems. Hope this helps.
Written December 26, 2018
We are supposed to go to Taroko George next week and Accu weather forecast for that day is : "Cloudy, showers bringing heavy rainfall in the afternoon". The "heavy rainfall in the afternoon bothers me". I don't know if it will be worth to do the tour considering our safety. So should we push through with the trip or not?
Thank you.
Written December 16, 2018
Thank you BlueMeow. Any possible recommended trips replacing Taroko just in case? I'm looking at a full day tour, with nature; we'll be coming from Taipei; I don't know what will fit in a Dec trip.
Written December 16, 2018
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