Hualien taroko gorge taiwan map

Taiwan might not be the first country you think of when you are planning a trip to Asia. You’re not alone; the small island close to the Chinese mainland drew just 12 million international visitors in 2019 (for comparison: London received 22 million visitors that year).

One of the reasons could be that the country lacks a major tourist attraction. Perhaps you have heard of the pagoda-shaped Taipei 101 building (once the world’s highest building), but is that really a reason to visit Taiwan?

Hualien taroko gorge taiwan map location

If you like hiking and stunning nature, there might be another reason to visit Taiwan: the Taroko gorge. This article will tell you when to go, how to get there, and where to stay.

My 2 weeks in Taiwan were, in hindsight, quite limiting.

I wanted to spend a week in Taipei to get a good feeling of the city, but as my time there went by, I realised that there is much more to the island than I initially thought. I can