Admire the stunning natural beauty of Taroko Gorge with a full day trip from Taipei. Spectacular mountains, marble canyons and steep cliffs stretch along the Liwu River creating impressive natural scenes.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* See towering marble cliffs at the Taroko Gorge
* Travel along the Tunnel of Nine Turns
* Admire the Eternal Spring Shrine
* Take in the beauty of Qixing Lake
From Taipei you hop on a train bound for Haulien, from where we drive to the Taroko Gorge, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Asia to the Eternal Spring Shrine.
The tortuous course of the Tunnel of Nine Turns reveals a gorge of many curves with a highway carved out of the cliff face. It is so narrow that only a narrow width opens up to the heavens, and you take a 30 minute walk through the enchanting scenes of the gorge, river and tunnel whilst observing its ecology.
Following the Central Cross-Island Highway, at Yanzikou (Swallow Grotto) the rock cliffs of the Liwu River gorge seem to reach to heaven, almost seeming to touch each other. Swallows also nest on the cliffs and will fly back and forth above your head in what is a magical experience.
At Qixing Lake, located in Beipu Village, see clean and blue seawater and crystal black stones where sea valleys have been formed by faults and elegant bays with rich natural landscapes that are simply breathtaking. Before heading back to Taipei by train the tour stops at Hualien Stone Sculpture Park and a local marble factory.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at hotels in downtown Taipei City.
Duration: 13 hours.
Start/opening time: At 6am.
End/closing time: At 7:30pm.
Languages: English.