ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Taiwan Railways, Taipei TaiwanMeet our representative in the early morning, and then take an express train bound for Hualien on your own. Don’t worry! Just sit back and enjoy this 3-hour journey, paradise is not far away. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Taroko National Park, No.291, Fushi Fushi Vil., Xiulin 97253 TaiwanUpon arrival in Hualien, your tour guide will greet you at the train station and take to you to the world-famous Taroko National Park. From the archway entry to Tianxiang, this 12.5-mile (20-km) section of Central Cross-Island Highway winding through the steep marble cliffs and tunnels of the gorge will take your breath away. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Shakadang Trail, Taroko National Park, Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Xiulin 972 TaiwanFirst, take a walk along Shakadang Trail, where the crystal clear blue water of Liwu River is running beside you. This river has cut through the marble over millions of years, and created the deep, narrow gorge. Duration: 50 minutesStop At: Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto), Xincheng Township Xiulin Township, Hualien City TaiwanAfter that, walk through the tunnel of Swallow Grotto, where you will enjoy a stunning view of the cliffs reaching up to the sky. The potholes on the cliff surface were created by the ground water and the rapid stream of the river. In the past, they were the natural nesting location of swallows; hence it got the name Swallow Grotto.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Tianxiang Scenic Are, Xiulin Township, Xiulin 972 TaiwanBefore lunch, take a short break at Tianxiang, a large river terrace recreational area where the Youth Activity Center, a Catholic Church and the only 5-star hotel in the park are located nearby. This area features spectacular river landscapes, such as meanders and potholes that make Tianxiang the most picturesque place for dinning and lodge. Today, lunch will be arranged in a restaurant in the park.Duration: 1 hour 10 minutesPass By: Cihmu Bridge, Xincheng Township, Xincheng TaiwanAfter lunch, stop by Cihmu Bridge (Motherly Devotion Bridge), an H-Shape hanging bridge built of marble and named by Late President Chiang Jing-guo, for a heart-touching story about a loving mother. Stop At: Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail, Xiulin TaiwanNext, hold your breath, because this nature’s masterpiece will take your breath away. Tunnel of Nine Turns is considered as the most scenic section of Taroko Gorge, which has reopened in 2019 after years of repair work. Along the trail, you can see the meander running through the deep and spectacular canyons from high above. Also, you can have a closer look at the faults and folds of the sheer marble cliffs, as well as the vegetation on the walls. Duration: 40 minutesPass By: Eternal Spring Shrine, in Taroko National Park, Xiulin TaiwanAfter that, you will visit Eternal Spring Shrine, which commemorates the 225 personnel (military veterans) who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway. Stop At: Chishingtan Scenic Area, No. 5_, Lane 79, Qixing Street, Xincheng TaiwanBefore returning the train station for our train back to Taipei, visit a local marble factory, where you can get some souvenirs to enrich your travel collection. After then, take walk and chill yourself at the romantic Qixingtan, a pebble beach where the mountains meet the sea. If you still have some extra strength, you can challenge yourself to level stone tower with beach pebbles. Your 14-hour adventure ends with drop-off at Taipei Main Station. Duration: 15 minutes

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability,Not wheelchair accessible,Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities.,Infants must sit on laps,Most travelers can participate,A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.,Times and sequences are subject to change according to the weather and traffic condition.,Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.,Each guest is allowed to bring one piece of carry-on baggage.,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Free masks are only available for those guests who do not have their own.

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin/ English/ Japanese),Air-conditioned vehicle,Round-trip TRA express train ride between Taipei and Hualien,Lunch - Dink is not included.,Local General Liabilities Insurance,Entry/Admission - Taiwan Railways

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