Itineraries · 1 day
Hualien in one day: Taroko Gorge and the Pacific
Marble, river water and the open Pacific.
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1 day · Hualien
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Day by day
The plan
A day trip from Hualien into Taroko Gorge, with river trails, marble cliffs and sunset at Qixingtan Beach.
Marble, river water and the open Pacific. This route is designed as a flexible sketch: keep the fixed transport, move the rest around the weather and your energy.
Day 1
Gorge in the morning, coast at dusk
This is a long but manageable day. Use the park shuttle or a taxi between trailheads and check closures before leaving Hualien.
Train or bus to Taroko
Take an early train to Xincheng or a bus to the park entrance.
Hualien
Shakadang Trail
A gentle riverside walk beneath marble cliffs and clear water.
Taroko
Swallow Grotto
A short roadside trail through tunnels with views of the Liwu River.
Taroko
Lunch in Tianxiang
A simple meal near the visitor centre and the pagoda.
Tianxiang
Baiyang Trail
Tunnels and a hanging bridge lead to the Baiyang waterfall. Bring a torch.
Taroko
Qixingtan Beach
Pebble beach, Pacific views and a good place to watch the light fade.
Qixingtan
Hualien Night Market
Grilled seafood and local snacks to finish the day.
Hualien
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