GET PHYSICAL IN TAIWAN

Posted on 2009-01-19

Escape the concrete jungle of Taipei and you’ll be blown away by Taiwan’s luscious natural landscapes. The Taroko Gorge is one of the secret wonders of the world with dense jungle and impossibly sheer rock faces, dramatically sliced by the aquamarine waters of the Liwu River. The best way to explore is to rent a scooter, head in the opposite direction of the tour buses, and criss-cross the gorge through a network of mind-boggling tunnels and bridges. Jump off to hike through your own corner of this breathtaking 920 sq km park. Make sure you hike the Baiyang Trail which leads you through a slippery 380m-long tunnel and ends up at the breathtaking Baiyang Waterfall.

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