Hualien Taiwan | Taroko Gorge hike
I finally made it to the Taroko National Park in Hualien Taiwan! I had been wanting to visit here for so long and finally made it! It was better than I expected. I wanted to challenge myself and do something unique in the park so I decided to hike the Zhuilu Old Road trail. This is one of the most beautiful and one of the most dangerous hikes in Taiwan! At the most narrow part of the hike there are no railings and the drop is 1,100 meters! If you are an adventurous person like me, then this is the hike for you! It's a must do when visiting Hualien Taiwan.
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Zhuilu Old Trail (追鹿古道) | Most Dangerous Cliff in Taiwan
Zhuilu Old Trail (追鹿古道) | Most Dangerous Cliff in Taiwan
A Walk on the edge of Insanity!
Zhuilu Old Trail(錐麓古道) is the most famous one due to the magnificent scenery. Though the beautiful view does attract people, it’s not an easy challenge if you want to visit Zhuilu Old Trail. The narrow path, physical energy required and park entry permit are the reasons that stop people for coming.
The Zhuilu Old Road, the remains of the Old Cross-Hehuan Mountain Road, is the only Culture/historic Area in Taroko National Park.
Currently, the east 3.1 km of the trail is open to hikers. (the rest of trail remains closed due to the rockfalls damages.) Starting from Zhuilu Suspension Bridge, the trail leads to the Cliff Outpost, where hikers must doubleback to the trail entrance in order to exit. Due to the unique characteristics of the Zhuilu Old Road, entrance is limited per day to 96 persons on weekdays and 156 persons on weekends and holidays. Visitors are required to apply for a park entry permit. If a typhoon or other natural disaster occurs, the trail will be closed and permits for the closed period will be automatically invalidated. Please apply for a new permit once the trail is reopened.
Zhuilu Old Road is part of the Old Cross-Hehuan Mountain Road, an important connection between Truku villages in the early days. Originally the trail was only 30 cm wide, barely enough for two feet side by side. In 1917, the Japanese conscripted local indigenous men and expanded the trail width to 1.5 m. Zhuilu was then used for transportation as well as the movement of artillery. Hanging only by a rope around their waist, the local indigenous men used dynamite on the cliff walls to clear the rock for tunnels, extremely difficult and dangerous work.
It’s called “Zhuilu Cliff” and is also known as “The Sky Trail of Taiwan”.
Safety Information:
This trail is rugged along much of its length and the cliff section is very narrow. Do not attempt it if lacking fitness, scared of heights or suffering from heart disease.
The weather in the mountains is very changeable. In the afternoon, wind and fog are common. Please be careful and stay warm.
Zhuilu Cliff Section is around 500 meters long (2.6K-3.1K). When crossing the cliff: (1)Do not use your cellphone, run, jump, or play, and do not get too close to the edge. (2)Walk as close to the inside edge of the trail as you can and grip the rope at all times; when passing others coming the other way, be careful, wait in a spacious place and give way. (3)When taking pictures, please be careful.
How To Get There?
▸Bus: Take a Hualien Bus(No. 1133A/302) bound for Tianxiang, Luoshao, or Lishan, and alight at Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou).
▸Drive: Head west on the Central Cross-Island Highway. The Swallow Grotto is approx. 500 m after exiting from the Xipan Tunnel.
Admission Fee:
200 NT
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花蓮-錐麓古道 (Zhuilu Old Road).....(Hualien, Taiwan) DV影片!!
101.07.21/22-錐麓古道~二天二夜悠遊行 ..........(花蓮燕子口)
錐麓古道:~
是合歡越嶺道的遺跡，
也為太魯閣國家公園境內唯一的「史蹟保存區」，
因路段險峻，某些路段甚至崩毀。
近年在太管處的整修維護下，
繼民國93年完成燕子口－巴達崗－大斷崖－紀念碑
(斷崖駐在所舊址)路段修復工作外，
全程亦陸續修復，並配合步道承載量管制的方式，
讓山友提前申請進入。
錐麓古道修築於海拔750至780公尺之間，
行於其間，雲霧繚繞，
高聳山崖矗立眼際，彷彿置身於仙境，
此也為古道最精華的路段。
參考資料:錐麓古道 - 太魯閣國家公園
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花蓮-錐麓古道 悠閒行~~......(DV影片)
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台灣~花蓮的美-Hualien, Taiwan.....(上集)
台灣~花蓮的美-Hualien, Taiwan....(下集)
台灣花蓮~砂卡礑步道(Shakadang Trail)-Hualien, Taiwan......
台灣中部東西橫貫公路-Central Cross-Island Highway ....
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白楊瀑布拖鞋步道~ Hualien, Taiwan..........(DV影片)
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空中漫步~錐麓古道 ......(花蓮燕子口)xuite文章
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海鼠山-漫步山區古道3日行........(花蓮秀林-太魯閣)
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Jhuilu Old Trail - The Most Extreme Hike in Taiwan (Zhui Lu Gu Dao -- 錐麓古道)
The precarious Jhuilu (Zhuilu) Old Trail is cut into the highest, sheer cliff face in the awe-inspiring Taroko Gorge. The Jhuilu Cliff is about 1.100 meter high, and if you step of the path at the steepest sections of the trail you will fall more than 500 meters down to the Liwu river below. Never mind the risk of falling, the true risk is from falling rocks from the sheer cliff face that continues straight up for several hundred meters. So always wear a helmet! The hammered out ledge that the trail follows across the cliff is only 60 centimeters wide at its narrowest. So watch every step you make! The 10.3km Jhuilu Old Trail follows the last remaining sections of the old and infamous Hehuan Mountain Road. The trail begins at Zimu (Cihmu) Bridge and runs east along the north wall of the gorge before recrossing at Swallow Grotto. Hikers have been known to abandon their plans when they actually looked up and saw where they were going.
The path was closed after a big earthquake in 1999, and reopened in 2008 on a permit-only basis. Applications must be made at least a week in advance and can be made online, though only on the Chinese section of the park's website (the park promises English applications will be available in the future).
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Exploring Zhuilu Old Trail in Taroko National Park
Zhuilu Old Trail is one of the must visit trails in Taiwan. It's located in Taroko National Park in the eastern part of the island. The history of the trail can date back to 1914 when the Japanese army invaded the Truku Tribe in Taroko. After the war, the trail was used to be opened for the public. It was a popular hiking trail back to the days when Taiwan was still the ruling of Japan. Since the establishment of Taroko National Park in 1986, the trail was restored by many years of effort. If you are coming to Hualien, don't miss it to experience of this amazing trail.
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Zhuilu Old Trail - Taroko Gorge - Hualien, Taiwan
November, 2017
S2 E32: Two hikers FELL to their DEATHS | Old Zhuilu Trail | Hualien, Taiwan Travel Guide
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Hiking The Zhuilu Old Trail - Hualien, Taiwan
Warning: Do not watch if you are afraid of heights. :)
Hiking the Zhuilu Old Trail in Hualien, Taiwan, November 2017. Posing for pictures along the way before arriving at our lunch spot.
Around the 3 minute mark, our guide tells us of a hidden risk area. Seems some guy hit his head on a rock that jets out a little bit, causing him to fall off the cliff. At 3:40, he shows us the spot.
Zhuilu Old Trail: the best single day hiking in Taiwan
Blog of Zhuilu Old Trail: If you are a hiker, when you travel in taiwan. Don't miss this hike in Taroko Gorge.
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The Hunters Trail in Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
Taroko Gorge National Park in Taiwan is one of those places everyone should have on their bucket list, It is an incredible place to see. However most people tend to only drive through and only ever see it from road level... some of the best vantage points are from up high, and this includes hiking. The Hunters Trail is a hike of about 2to 3 hours and you need to be fit for this, but if you take your time and some water, you'll be rewarded with stunning views and quite an adrenaline rush when you get to the top.
Zhuilu Old Road in Taroko Hualien
So soooooooooo high. One of the best in Taiwan. Highly recommended but make sure you in good shape, not easy!
Zhuilu Old Trail Trailers: The Best Single Day Hiking in Taiwan
When it comes to the best single day hiking in Taiwan, Zhuilu Old Trail is the one.
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Zhuilu/Jhuilu Old Trail Hike in Taroko National Park
A recent trip to Zhuilu/Jhuilu Old Trail in Taroko Gorge National Park in Hualien, Taiwan. Unsurpassed views on this one! There is a reason it is one of the most classic routes in all of Taiwan. If you want to try it out yourself, check out our website at hualienoutdoors.org or drop us a line at hualienoutdoors@gmail.com.
TAIWAN'S MOST-TERRIFYING DAY HIKE - ZHUILU OLD TRAIL - TAROKO GORGE - （台灣最可怕的步道）(有中文字幕）
Taroko Gorge in Taiwan is famous for its stunning scenery. But did you know you can also hike there? One of the trails - the Zhuilu Old Trail (錐麓古道) - is probably one of the scariest walks you could ever do. Join Richard and hiking buddy Hugo as they scale the heights and overcome their fears to complete one of Taiwan’s most hair-raising and spectacular day hikes.
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The Trail
The trail involves a 3.1km (~2 miles) return trek to the Cliff Outpost. The first 2.5km is pretty much all uphill as you gain around 600m in altitude, passing what remains of the old Badagang Police Station to reach the cliff section. From here the 1m-wide path slopes gently and is not difficult, although you must pay careful attention. People have died on this trail due to their own negligence. It can anywhere between 3-5 hours depending on your pace/fitness.
Booking the Trail
Reserving a place is pretty straightforward, although it is understandably popular. You can book your spot on the trail up to 30 days in advance on the Taiwan National Park Permit website (English). The number of places is limited to 96 on weekdays and 156 on holidays/weekends. Weekends fill up rapidly so you need to plan ahead and book as soon as they become available on the site to avoid disappointment.
On the day of the hike you need to be at the trailhead between 7am and 10am. Arrive late and you may not be admitted. The trailhead is located at the entrance to Swallow Grotto (燕子口) and parking is available around 500m away (again arriving earlier is better.)
Travel Logistics
Swallow Grotto is around a 30-minute car or taxi ride from Hualien City, or around 15 minutes from the town of Xincheng - the nearest station to Taroko.
To get there on the bus, take Hualien Bus 1133 or 1133A (bound for Tianxiang), the 1126 to Luoshao, or the 1141 (Lishan).
From Xincheng or Xincheng train station (Taroko National Park Headquarters station) take Taroko Bus 302.
Drones
You need a permit to fly a drone in Taroko Gorge, but the permit process is quite straightforward. You can download the form and regulations from the National Park website (
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Taroko National Park: Must see in Taroko Gorge Taiwan [Hualien Attractions & Taiwan Tourist Spots]
Eye Travel Taiwan is a Taiwan tour service in Tarok Gorge National Park.
Taroko National Park Taiwan is one of the top tourist spots in Taiwan. It is also taiwan top attractions. Hualien Taroko park is featured with marble gorge landscape. You can take a look on our website for Taiwan travel guide. The video also show the driving way from Hualien to Taroko Gorge. Taroko Taiwan Gorge is the largest marble gorge in the world. It' is also one of the seven wonders in Asia.
If you would like to find a private guide in Taiwan in Taroko National Park, you can visit the website of Eye Travel Taiwan, which is a online platform helping you to fine a private driver for your trip in Taiwan tourist spots. Besides Taroko Gorge Taiwan, you can also find more information about Hualien attractions.
Zhuilu Old Trail | Taroko National Park | Taiwan
Zhuilu Old Road is part of the Old Cross-Hehuan Mountain Road, an important connection between Truku villages in the early days. Originally the trail was only 30 cm wide, barely enough for two feet side by side. In 1917, the Japanese conscripted local indigenous men, and expanded the trail width to 1.5 m. Zhuilu was then used for transportation as well as the movement of artillery. Hanging only by a rope around their waist, the local indigenous men used dynamite on the cliff walls to clear the rock for tunnels, extremely difficult and dangerous work.
The Zhuilu Old Road, the remains of the Old Cross-Hehuan Mountain Road, is the only Culture/historic Area in Taroko National Park.
Currently the east 3.1 km of the trail is open to hikers.(the rest of trail remains closed due to the rockfalls damages.) Starting from Zhuilu Suspension Bridge, the trail leads to the Cliff Outpost, where hikers must doubleback to the trail entrance in order to exit. Due to the unique characteristics of the Zhuilu Old Road, entrance is limited per day to 96 persons on weekdays and 156 persons on weekends and holidays. Visitors are required to apply for a park entry permit. If a typhoon or other natural disaster occurs, the trail will be closed and permits for the closed period will be automatically invalidated. Please apply for a new permit once the trail is reopened.
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GoPro Hero3+ Zhuilu Old Trail - Tarako National Park Hualien, Taiwan
GoPro Hero3+ strapped to my Chesty going to and fro on Zhuilu Old Trail. William Ho from Eye Travel Taiwan was our guide. He is great! Will book with him again.
Hiking Zhuilu Old Trail in Taroko National Park
A hot, beautiful hike into the mountains of Eastern Taiwan. The breeze on the cliff face was wonderful, as was the view and the weather. For info on how to get there, check out our website at hualienoutdoors.org.
Zhuilu Old Trail, Taroko National Park, Taiwan
My wife and I just got married and decided to spend a few days of our honeymoon in Taiwan on our way from New Zealand to the Philippines. Taroko National Park is stunning, but the view from the Old Trail is Ireland stunning. Jaw dropping! I'd recommend this trip to anyone. They hike is actually pretty easy, a lot of elderly people were doing it, and if also recommend just getting a permit online and catching the bus from Hualien, it's much, much cheaper than a tour guide!! Enjoy the short clip of our highlights up on the Old Trail. Cheers!