Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail
九曲洞步道
The most spectacular section of Taroko Gorge, where a winding tunnel trail is flanked by cliffs so close they nearly meet overhead, leaving only a thin line of sky.
The Tunnel of Nine Turns was one of the most difficult sections to build on the Central Cross-Island Highway. The old road tunnels wind through the gorge with nine turns and eighteen bends. Today, the trail covers about 1.2 km, and marble cliffs on both sides rise high and nearly meet. Visitors can get close to the gorge landforms carved by the Liwu River and the veins in the marble. The trail is gentle and easy to walk, but hard hats are required and you should watch out for falling rocks. After the April 2024 Hualien earthquake, several trails and sections of Taroko Gorge were closed or open only at limited times. Be sure to check the latest announcements from the Taroko National Park Headquarters before you go.
Opening hours
Open daytime (per announcements)
Nearby sights
- Taroko Gorge
- Lushui–Heliu Trail
- Zhuilu Old Road
- Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) Trail
- Tianxiang & Xiangde Temple
- Buluowan Recreation Area
- Baiyang Trail & Water Curtain Cave
- Eternal Spring Shrine