Taroko Gorge Central Cross-Island
8Taroko to Tianxiang · Hualien County
Distance10.8mi · 17 km
Drive time25 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
GorgeMountainValleyForest
Marble gorge road carved through Taroko cliffs
This section of the Central Cross-Island Highway threads through Taroko Gorge, a marble canyon of tunnels, overhangs and cliff galleries above the Liwu River. Following the 2024 earthquake the road reopened only at controlled times with unrepaired pavement and active rockfall zones. Mind the timed access gates, falling rock and frequent single-lane tunnel sections.
Where it runs
TarokoStart · Hualien County
TianxiangEnd · Taiwan
Character
Corners180bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb852 mtotal ascent
Summit636 mhighest point · 2087 ft
SpringAutumn
Elevation
591 m rangeKnow before you go
- Active rockfall and landslides
- Timed controlled-access gates
- Narrow unlit tunnels
Along the road
- viewpoint Liwu River Viewpoint
- viewpoint Wanghai Pavilion
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