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Taroko National Park. Isabelle. Where is the National Park?. It is located in the east of Taiwan. It lies across 3 administrative areas, Hualien County, Taichung County, and Nantou County. Facts. The name, Taroko, means “magnificent and beautiful”.
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Taroko National Park Isabelle
Where is the National Park? • It is located in the east of Taiwan. • It lies across 3 administrative areas, Hualien County, Taichung County, and Nantou County.
Facts • The name, Taroko, means “magnificent and beautiful”. • Taroko National Park was established on November 28, 1986. • It covers more than 92,000 hectares in the northern section of Central Mountain Range.
Landform • High mountains and sheer marble gorges. • Many of its peaks are above 3000m high, with many natural wonders. • Taroko Gorge • Liwu River, a great scultptor. • Waterfalls
Gold Rush? • Since the 17th century, people came here in search of gold. • The trend ends because of high cost, pollution, became part of the national park.
Fauna • Most parts of Taroko National Park is undisturbed wilderness, so its wildlife is diverse.
Flora • The elevation ranges from sea level (the mouth of Liwu River) up to 3742m (Mt. Nanhu) and includes different climate zones.
The Aboriginal Culture • Taroko • In the old days, there were facial tattoos tradition. “Forest is my home, land is my life!”
Sights the overal map of Taroko National Park
Activities – Enjoy the Beauty of Taroko • Hike on the Lushui Trail, which starts near the 172 kilometer marker on the Central Cross-Island Highway. The trail is only 2km long and can be comfortably completed in 45 minutes. The trail has many of the attractions of longer trails through the gorge, including a small bridge, waterfall, and views of the grooved limestone rising from the rive. • Just simply sit under the trees and relax!
Resources • Taroko National Park http://www.taroko.gov.tw • Taroko National Park (Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taroko_National_Park • Taroko National Park http://www.ee.ccu.edu.tw/~iscom99/Tour%20Information.htm