Taroko Gorge, Marble canyon in Xiulin Township, Taiwan.
The Liwu River carved steep vertical walls through limestone rocks, creating a 19-kilometer gorge with depths reaching 1,200 meters.
The area became Taiwan's first national park during Japanese rule in 1937, later closed in 1945, and reopened as Taroko National Park in 1986.
The gorge derives its name from the Truku indigenous people who traditionally inhabited the region near the Zhuoshi River before moving to Hualien County.
Visitors can access the canyon through Xincheng Station, located 7 kilometers from park headquarters, with regular bus services and guided tours available.
The formation resulted from the Philippine and Eurasian tectonic plates collision four million years ago, creating Taiwan's Central Mountain Range.
GPS coordinates: 24.17700,121.51950
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:43
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