Changchun Shrine — Local services in Xiulin

Situated against a cliff face overlooking cascading waterfalls and lush greenery, the shrine offers a picturesque backdrop that's ideal for photography and enjoying the natural beauty of Taroko Gorge.

While the shrine itself holds historical and cultural significance, its appreciation may vary depending on your expectations and preferences.

We find that the shrine is better appreciated from afar, as the close-up experience may not always match the grandeur portrayed in photographs. The small size of the shrine itself may not justify the effort for all visitors.

Consider enjoying the views of the shrine from viewpoints along the trail without necessarily climbing up to it, especially if you prefer to avoid crowds or have...

Incredibly beautiful spot. It’s a short walk (900m return) from the car park to the Shrine where you can overlook the gorge and take in the serenity while reflecting on the construction workers who died building the road through here. The full pathway is not open so you don’t need to schedule more than an hour here.

Also if coming by bus, remember you can use the 302 route as well as the 310 Tourist Shuttle, the 302 comes more frequently but stops most of the...

The shrine itself is pretty small, but the view of it from the side of the gorge is totally worth it. There's also a decent path that takes you up to two small towers and then on to a larger temple. We didn't go all the way to the other temple since we didn't want to miss our bus back to Hualien, but the walk to the two towers, about 1km mostly upstairs, was a really nice walk that got the blood flowing.

Beautiful views from up...