Explore one of Asia's most stunning natural wonders - a 19km marble canyon carved by the Liwu River.
Shakadang Trail riverside walk
Swallow Grotto cliff path
Eternal Spring Shrine
Activities
🥾hikeeasy
Shakadang Trail
砂卡礑步道
08:00
⏱️2-3 hours
Easy riverside trail through marble canyon. Turquoise water and white marble boulders.
Pro Tips
- •Start early to beat crowds and heat
- •4.1km one-way, turn back anytime
- •Wear helmet (provided free)
- •Water color is stunning turquoise
🏞️scenic
Swallow Grotto
燕子口
12:00
⏱️1 hour
Walk through carved marble tunnels with dramatic cliff views. Look for swallow nests.
Pro Tips
- •Helmet mandatory
- •Look for Indian Chief Rock
- •Stay on marked path
🛕temple
Eternal Spring Shrine
長春祠
14:00
⏱️45 minutes
Beautiful red shrine built into the cliff with a waterfall flowing through it.
Pro Tips
- •Memorial to highway construction workers
- •Waterfall flows year-round
- •Short uphill walk
Getting Around
🚌
Hualien → Taroko
45 minutes€5
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle or private driver
Food & Dining
☀️
lunch
Packed lunch
Bring snacks - limited food in gorge