Lyushui Trail

Lyushui Trail was part of the Hehuan cross-mountain trails. The National Park Headquarters & Visitor Center rebuilt it into paths due to the good road condition, beautiful landscape and abundant ecological values. The width of the path is about 2m which is maintained from the Japanese Colonial Era. All routes are mild and easy to walk. It is a good sight-seeing path that is suitable for all ages.

The entrance is located beside the demonstration room of the green geology terrain. Dense forest, cliff terrain, plants growing on the rock and historical ruins are the characteristics of the Lyushui Trail. You can experience the historical remains of Taroko National Park and observe the special botanical ecosystem. Walking on this path which has historical values just like following in the footprints of the forerunner.

Standing on the cliff, you overlook the Liwu River valley and the Lyushui terrace. There are plants growing on the rocks that represent vitality. Among those plants, the Taroko gorge oak is a rare, precious and scarce species in Taiwan .

Lyushui Trail, Lyushui was once the tribe of Tuoyouen in Taroko Gorge, now is the geographical exhibition hall. In its early years, it was regarded as Taroko Scenic Area Administration Office of Hualien County Gov, Taroko National Park Headquarter and Taroko National Park Police Office. Lyushui Trail generally starts from the Lyushui Trail, and links to the industrial road at the back segment of the path; it finally converges at the camp area and returns to the Central cross-island highway.