Taiwan, Hualien
Marble walls close overhead as the road tunnels along a turquoise river.
Length
19 km
In miles
11.8 mi
Driving time
29 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Taroko to Tianxiang, following the Provincial 8. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Typhoon and rockfall closures in late summer
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 3 June 2026
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