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Day 3: Hualian-Kaoshiung
- Taroko Gorge
- Tunnel of Nine Turns
- Zhiben Hot Spring
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Taroko Gorge is an impressive 19-km-long canyon, situated near
Taiwan's east coast. The area of the gorge is also identified as Taroko
Gorge National Park. Along the way, we are advised to be aware of the
rock fall. In May 2004, the Hualien area experienced a strong earthquake
resulting in the mountain-sides becoming unstable in many areas.
Therefore, it is strongly advised not enter the gorge during or just
after periods of prolonged heavy rainfall. There are several signs in
English marking the more dangerous areas and hard hats are provided at
the Tunnel of Nine Turns.
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We stop by at some shops, hearing the presentation, seducing us to buy
their stuff but if you resist of buying, staying at the couch is a good
choice.
Tonight, we stay in Zhiben (or Taiwanese write that as Chihpen),
enjoying the hot spring there. Most of the hotel provides 2 choices of
hot spring relaxing, sharing or private. Sharing is the big pool where
you will share with each other or you could relax in your room bath
tube. I, myself, choose to relax in my own bath tube. Relaxing enough, I
sleep very well tonight.
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