Taroko Gorge1 Days Itinerary/ Layover
Day 1Essential Gorge Highlights
Pass theTaroko National Park Archway
Traverse theSwallow Grotto
Swallow Grotto is a narrow marble canyon cut by the Liwu River. Sheer gray walls rise above the road, and the water glows blue-gre
Swallow Grotto is a narrow marble canyon cut by the Liwu River. Sheer gray walls rise above the road, and the water glows blue-green below. Small tunnels and ledges make the gorge feel close, cool, and powerful.
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Survey theEternal Spring Shrine
The Eternal Spring Shrine sits gracefully on a sheer mountain cliff in Taroko Gorge. A bright red temple contrasts against the gre
The Eternal Spring Shrine sits gracefully on a sheer mountain cliff in Taroko Gorge. A bright red temple contrasts against the grey marble and lush green forest. Clear water flows directly from the shrine and spills into a cascading waterfall. The sound of rushing river water fills the deep canyon below.
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Rest atQixingtan Beach
Qixingtan Beach curves along a wide bay beside the Pacific. Smooth gray pebbles cover the shore, shining after each wave. Behind t
Qixingtan Beach curves along a wide bay beside the Pacific. Smooth gray pebbles cover the shore, shining after each wave. Behind the water, green mountains rise in a clean line.
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