National Parks of Taiwan

Taroko National Park in Taiwan partially reopened on April 12, 2024, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the island on April 3. The earthquake caused significant damage to the park's infrastructure, including roads, trails, and visitor facilities.

The following areas of the park are open:

Hehuan Mountain Area (including Hehuan Main Peak, Xiaoqilai, and Hehuan Northwest Peak trails) (4/12)

Qilai Mountain Area (excluding Qilai East Ridge) (4/16)

Nanhu Mountain Area (Nanhu Main Peak Trail only) (4/16)

Pingfeng Mountain (4/16) Mt. Shuan (4/16)

The following visitor facilities are also open:

Xiaofengkou (4/12)

Dayuling (4/12)

The park's Hehuan Mountain Rhododendron Festival is scheduled to begin on April 13.The Taiwan Highway Administration will implement high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions during the festival. However, due to the ongoing aftershocks and the risk of falling rocks, visitors are advised to enter the park via Taiwan Provincial Highway 14A whenever possible.

The park urges visitors to exercise caution and avoid entering damaged areas.