Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Taroko National Park & the East Coast
Gorges, the Coast & the Rift Valley
Much of the east has hardly changed its face for modern times. It's still a land of 1000m
seaside cliffs, marble gorges, subtropical forests and vast yellow rice fields nestled
between blue-tinged mountain ranges.
Cycling
The scenery that makes the east a draw for nature lovers is best viewed at cycling speeds.
The premier challenge is an 86km route from sea level to 3275m through Taroko Gorge,
but most opt for all or part of the 400km loop down the coastline and back through the
Rift Valley.
Aboriginal Festivals & Art
Hunting, fishing and coming-of-age festivals dot the summer calendar. Woodcarvers op-
erate small studios up and down the driftwood-rich coastline, while Dulan's weekly bash
at a former sugar factory is keeping the music alive.
