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- Important reminders for your Taroko Gorge trip (must read) -
Due to the impact of the 0403 earthquake, Taroko National Park is still under traffic control, and entry requires cooperation with the park's opening hours.
[Currently, a fixed-time release system is in place]:
- 07:00–08:00
- 10:00 (Limited to queuing for entry)
- 12:00–13:00
- 15:00 (Limited to queuing for entry)
- 17:00–17:30
Visitors wishing to travel to Taroko Gorge must arrange their itinerary in accordance with the park's opening hours.
[Restricted Entry Periods]:
- From 17:30 daily (entry is prohibited from the section from Tianxiang to Taroko Gorge; only exiting the park is permitted).
[Nighttime Closure Hours]:
- The entire line will be closed from 18:30 to 07:00 the following day.
[Reminder]:
- The itinerary will be adjusted flexibly according to the traffic control situation on the day.
- In the event of temporary closures or security restrictions, alternative travel arrangements will be made prioritizing passenger safety.
- Passengers are advised to allow extra time to avoid affecting subsequent transportation arrangements.
- Itinerary Information -
- Vehicle usage time: 4 / 8 hours
- Departure time: You can decide your own departure time (the latest departure time must be 12:00 noon).
- Departure points: Major hotels and guesthouses in Hualien City / Hualien Station / Hualien Port / Hualien Airport (Please provide flight information in the remarks / Additional fees apply)
- Return trip information: Hotels and guesthouses in Hualien City / Hualien Bus Station / Hualien Port / Hualien Airport (Please provide flight information in the remarks / Additional fees apply)
- Driver's language: Chinese
- Suggested Itinerary -
Taroko National Park
- 【Taroko National Park Day Trip】: Depart from Hualien → Tianxiang → Lushuiheliu Trail → Cimu Bridge → Changchun Shrine → Taroko Archway → Taroko Visitor Center → Qingshui Cliff → Xincheng Old Street → Qixingtan → General's Mansion → Return to Hualien car rental shop, airport, hotel, or B&B.
- 【Taroko National Park Half-Day Tour】: Depart from Hualien → Xincheng Old Street → Taroko Visitor Center → Taroko Archway → Qingshui Cliff → Qixingtan → General's Mansion → Return to Hualien Station or Hotel/B&B
- 【East Rift Valley Day Trip】Depart from Hualien → Liyu Lake or Lichuan Fishery → Lintian Mountain → Lunch at Mataian Xinlv Restaurant (own expense) → Guangfu Sugar Factory → Yunshanshui → Ideal Starbucks → Pacific Park → Return to Hualien Station or Hotel/B&B
- 【Half-Day Tour of the East Rift Valley】 Depart from Hualien → Ji'an Qingxiu Temple (Grade III Historic Site) → Yunshanshui → Lichuan Fishery → Ideal Starbucks → Return to Hualien Station or Hotel/B&B
- 【East Coast Day Trip】 Departure from Hualien → Baqi Observation Deck → Fengbin Fire Hydrant Viewpoint → Shitiping → Lunch at Shiti Fishing Port (optional) → Shimen Banshao Cape → Shimen Cave → Dashibishan Trail → Baqi Observation Deck or Crescent Bay Family Farm (entrance fee not included) → Starbucks in a Container House → Return to Hualien Station or Hotel/B&B
- 【East Coast Half-Day Tour】 Depart from Hualien → East Coast National Scenic Area Administration → Crescent Bay Family Farm (entrance fee not included) or Niushan Huting (entrance fee not included) → Bazaki Observatory → Mountain Space (entrance fee not included) or Container House Starbucks → Pacific Park → Return to Hualien Station or Hotel/B&B
*This suggested itinerary is for reference only. Travelers may adjust it themselves. Please communicate with the driver to plan the actual route and attractions.
Hidden Gems -
- Located on Meilun Mountain, Songyuan Villa is the only remaining complete military building from the Japanese occupation period in Hualien County. It has a commanding geographical advantage with a good view. Not only can it monitor warships and ships on the Pacific Ocean in front of it, but it can also monitor the take-off and landing of aircraft from the nearby South Airport. In addition, the dense pine branches and leaves make this gray building even more secluded.
- Ji'an Qingxiu Temple, originally named Yoshino Fukyo-sho of the Shingon sect, is the most complete surviving Japanese-style temple in Taiwan. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese established an immigrant village here, making it a religious center for immigrants and a place to soothe their homesickness. After renovation and reconstruction of the wooden buildings, it exudes a strong Edo style. The temple preserves precious artifacts such as Fudo Myoo, eighty-eight stone Buddhas, and the Hundred Stones, and also includes an exhibition and sales area, offering dining and yukata (light cotton robe) experiences, allowing visitors to truly experience the Zen-like atmosphere of Japanese culture.
- Vehicle Information -
[Vehicle type: Five-seater standard motorhome]
- Passenger capacity: 1-4 passengers
- Number of luggage: 2-3 pieces of 23-inch luggage
- Vehicle Model: Domestic 1800cc Motorhome
[Vehicle type: Seven-seater vehicle]
- Passenger capacity: 5-6 passengers
- Number of luggage: 1-2 pieces of light luggage
- Vehicle Model: Wish
【Vehicle type: Nine-seater SUV】
- Passenger capacity: 7-8 passengers
- Number of luggage: 4-6 pieces of 23-inch luggage
- Vehicle Model: Hyundai/Volkswagen
[Vehicle type: 20-seat medium-sized bus]
- Passenger capacity: 20 passengers
- Number of luggage items: No separate suitcase, 20 pieces of carry-on luggage.
- Vehicle: Toyota original minibus, 20 seats
[Vehicle type: 43-seat large bus]
- Passenger capacity: 43 passengers
- Number of luggage: 43 small 20-inch pieces
- Vehicle type: 43 seats (4 rows of seats)
- Frequently Asked Questions -
Q: Can I bring my pet?
A: Sure, please make a note in your order when placing it, and remember to keep your pet in a cage while in the car!
Q: If I have children with me, can you provide booster pads? Are there any extra charges?
A: Height-increasing insoles are provided free of charge. Please indicate "height-increasing insoles" in your order notes when placing your order.
Q: Can you drop me off in Taipei? If so, what is the extra charge?
A: No, this tour only allows you to get on and off in Hualien. If you want to depart from Hualien and return to Taipei, we recommend booking a Taipei-Hualien private charter car day tour (round-trip departures available).
However, you can only choose to depart from or return to Taipei; you cannot have both your boarding and alighting points in Taipei.