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Taroko Gorge

Takoko, Hualien, Taiwan
Ranked #1 of 42 attractions in Hualien
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, National Parks, Trails
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Amazing experience with our local guide. The formation of the mountains was amazing. My mum exclaimed that how years ago it was so dangerous. There's still risks of falling boulder but everything is relatively safe. No words can describe the experience! You have to see it yourself:) More

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Singapore, Singapore
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very relaxing, plenty of beautiful natural scenery but lots of walking. Best is to drive or get a taxi guide More

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Seattle, Washington
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Swallows Grotto was very beautiful and easy to walk. Many scenic viewpoints along the drive through the gorge. Try to go earlier in the day and avoid the big tour groups. More

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Hong Kong
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Highly recommend to walk a few of the trails but please check the condition of different trails online before since rocks may fall and may close to the public. Try to go earlier since lots of tour buses will arrive after 9am to cause traffic jam. Shuttle buses run from the train station to the park hourly. Spend at least... More

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Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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nice place to explore, and learn the cultural of taroko tribe. Will definite go again to and stay a little bit longer... next time. cool and relax town. rhythm of life similar to where i stay now. slow and easy.. More

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Malaysia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Taiwan’s biggest tourist draw deserves the hype, the marble streaked canyons tower over you as you drive along narrow roads through tunnels hewn out of the bare rock face. Unfortunately, we were not able to walk a few of the famous trails (Tunnel of Nine Turns, Swallow’s Canyon) as they were closed to the public due to recent rock falls.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Peaceful and quiet place for some slow walk and enjoy the spectacular views.. Suggest to hire a cab/private tour guide to drive you around and at the same time intro you some history of Taroko Gorge.. Started the tour at 1:30pm and ended off around 4:30pm.. Suggest starting the tour earlier to avoid the tour buses which comes in around... More

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Baden
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We drive up right up to the top and back down, taking about 3 hours in all with stop-offs for short walks, including a swaying ropeway bridge. A must-see if you are in Taiwan More

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Camas, Washington
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Visited twice, once driving ourselves, once joining a hotel tour. Loved loved it. On the first visit, Shakadang was closed due to earthquake damages from years ago, but we were able to walk through the whole Yanzikou without a helmet. We did hike all the way through the Baiyang trail and reached the waterfall. It was very tough for the... More

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Cebu
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Definitely a nature trip but just a lot of cliffs with water at the bottom...nothing spectacular for me. More

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