Tunnel of Nine Turns, Hiking trail in Xiulin Township, Taiwan.
The 700-meter trail follows a narrow gorge with vertical marble cliffs on both sides, running alongside the rushing waters of Liwu River.
The path was originally part of the Central Cross-Island Highway until 1996, when the completion of the Nine Turns Tunnel transformed it into a hiking trail.
The trail features calligraphy inscriptions by notable figures, including Liang Hanchaos four characters meaning Nine Turns Coiling Dragon carved into the marble walls.
The trail requires protective helmets, maintains cement pathways with safety railings, and includes multiple viewing platforms for observing geological formations.
Natural erosion patterns in the marble walls create distinctive shapes, while ferns and small plants grow directly from the vertical rock faces.
Location: 富世村
Location: 秀林鄉
Website: https://taroko.gov.tw/AttractionTrailContent.aspx?n=5701&sms=11275&s=37
Address: Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 972 972
Phone: +88638612528
Website: https://taroko.gov.tw/AttractionTrailContent.aspx?n=5701&sms=11275&s=37
GPS coordinates: 24.17021,121.53198
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
Taiwan features historical monuments such as the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia, Buddhist and Taoist temples adorned with sculptures, museums preserving ancient Chinese art, natural parks with marble gorges, hot springs and mountains, as well as coastal geological sites. The island also includes traditional villages, high-altitude lakes, and modern infrastructures like Taipei 101.
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