Xiaozhuilu Trail — Attraction in Xiulin

A good alternative trail that leads to Shakadang Trail, instead of walking the Shakadang tunnel. The rise in steps of the stairs may get steep at some point of time but they are generally safely built with sufficient handrails for support. It feels like 70% stairs and 30% rocky trail but it takes you to a nice vantage point of the Liwu river. There is a part with two bridges parallel with each other, choose one to your liking 😂.

When you reach the end, you should see the red bridge. Walk further down for the Shakadang Trail head, or climb up the stairs to get to the main road where others may continue their journey further into Taroko...

This trail is the best way to get into the Taroko national park if there is no bus available. From the visitor center, you have two options walking through the tunnel (quicker but not super interesting) or walking this trail. The trail is not too easy as it constantly goes up and down and it takes about an hour. You will end up at the red bridge from which you can go on to the Shakadang trail or wait for the bus to get further into the park. The views from the trail are nice and you might meet a couple...

Short but beautiful trail. Has a somewhat adventurous rope bridge. Has some places to sit if you get tired.

You can start from Taroko terrace (Taroko visitor center) and go through Shakadang tunnel for 300 meters. After trail ends, you reach start of Shakadang trail. You can either to Shakadang trail or catch a bus going towards Tiansieng after climbing up and crossing Shakadang bridge.

Note: there is no bus available for going back to Taroko visitor center. Buses only go one way at...