Take a train, walk, and drive all on this exciting full day tour from Taipei to Taroko Gorge and back. Admire the Changchun Temple, the Eternal Spring Shrine, and the natural landscape of Taroko National Park. Encounter Swallow Caves, Chi Hsing Beach, and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park before the day concludes with a comfortable train ride back to Taiwan's capital.

Begin your tour with pickup service from your Taipei hotel and transfer to the Taipei Railway Station for your train to Hualien, Taiwan. Travel next by bus to the Taroko Gorge and tour Taiwan's beautiful National Park, which was established in 1986. Admire the spectacular mountains and marble cliffs. Journey among the gorge's canyon that stretches over the flowing Liwu River. Overhead, swallows nest on cliffs, fly by, and interrupt the thunderous sounds of crashing waterfalls with soft chirps.

Notice how the river has carved the gorge's many curves and see the changing color of the marble cliff faces, from stark gray to pure white. Enjoy the view of the Eternal Spring Shrine, one of the most picturesque views of the day. Perched atop a running waterfall, the landmark's beauty is enhanced by the surrounding mountains that serve as a natural backdrop to this spectacular site. See the Swallow Caves, where swallows nest in small holes in the cliffside, and Tienhsiang Lodge.

Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy the tastes of delicious Taiwanese cooking. After dining and resting, next visit Chi Hsing Beach and see the spectacular view of the sparkling blue ocean, monstrous green mountains, and black stone sand. Continue on to the Hualien Stone Sculptural Park and a marble factory on this complete Taiwan day tour. Take the train back to Taipei and be conveniently returned to your hotel at the conclusion of your full and exciting day.