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Mountain indigenous township in Eastern Taiwan, Taiwan
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Xiulin Township is a mountainous township at the north end of Hualien County. Half of the territory of the township belongs to the Taroko National Park, with natural attractions such as Taroko Gorge , Qingshui Cliff , and Hailiantian.
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The final village inside of Taroko Gorge most tourists will encounter.
長春祠
A mountainside memorial shrine that was built in honour of those who lost their lives building the nearby highway. The site offers picturesque views of the surrounding area.
祥德寺
A large mountainside temple complex in Taroko Gorge.
清水斷崖 / Qīngshuǐ Duànyá
An impressive 21-km-long coastal cliff that rises 800 m above sea level on average. Its tallest peak, the Qingshui Mountain, rises 2408 m above sea level directly from the sea.
An impressive canyon, 19 km long, protected as part of Taroko National Park. The name, Taroko, means the "magnificent and splendid" in the language of Truku, the aboriginal tribe residing in the area.
Hehuanshan, 合歡山
It is a fantastic journey through the wonders of Taroko Gorge and past, ending in a treeless, absolutely different ecosystem. Hiking available ranges from easy to hard, and can be hiked on one day or multiple days, depending on the route you choose. English literature is available but very basic. It is possible to just set out on a trail and see where it takes you. Being a (mostly) treeless environment, it is difficult to get lost, but beware of the dangers of high altitude hiking - most peaks are above 3000 m.
A scenic lake good for a stroll or lunch, with boats for rent. There is also a mountain trail around the lake.
救國團觀雲山莊
Great for a stopover when coming from Taroko Gorge or Hehuan Mountain. It is an old building with a large dinning hall. The dorm rooms, however, are very pleasant with TV and shower (and warm in the winter). They only host people under 40, but this policy does not seem to apply in off-season. They also serve optional dinner for NT$200 per person.
The North-Link Railway and Suhua Highway pass through the eastern coast of the territory, and the Central Cross-Island Highway runs through it.
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