Located on Taiwan's east coast, near the city of Hualien, lies the spectacular Taroko Gorge National Park. With its impressive marble cliffs, dramatic landscapes, ancient temples, and intensely blue water, this is definitely one of the highlights of my time in Taiwan....
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Taroko Gorge: An unforgettable day trip from Hualien
Located on Taiwan's east coast, near the city of Hualien, lies the spectacular Taroko Gorge National Park. With its impressive marble cliffs, dramatic landscapes, ancient temples, and intensely blue water, this is definitely one of the highlights of my time in Taiwan. While you could certainly spend several days here, most people visit the park as a day trip from Hualien or Taipei. In this article, you'll find all my tips for visiting Taroko Gorge from Hualien. And you'll understand why this is one of Taiwan's most visited attractions. Looking for more Taiwan tips? Check out my Taiwan travel guide Can you visit Taroko Gorge in one day? I have only one day to...
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