Baiyang Waterfall, Waterfall in Taroko National Park, Taiwan
Baiyang Waterfall in Taroko is a two-tiered cascade dropping over 190 meters through limestone cliffs. Water emerges from the rock face and flows down through several levels, creating deep pools with a natural basin separating the upper and lower tiers.
The waterfall was accessible to visitors for many years until a typhoon destroyed the hiking trail in 2009. Authorities rebuilt access by constructing a new tunnel in 2013, allowing visitors to return to the site.
The local indigenous people called it Daolas Waterfall, meaning Cliff Waterfall in their language. For visitors walking here, you can sense the deep connection this place holds for the communities who have known it for generations.
The trail to the viewing platform starts from the Tianxiang Recreation Area parking lot and follows a well-marked route. Wear shoes with good grip since the path crosses rocky sections and can be wet or slippery, especially near the water.
The water emerges directly from the rock face itself rather than flowing from above, which makes this waterfall different from most others you might encounter. This rare characteristic comes from how the limestone cliffs are naturally fractured and channeled at this location.
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