After the earthquake, Taiwan's Taroko National Park was closed "until further notice."

Following the largest earthquake to strike the island in 25 years last week, the famous tourist site in eastern Taiwan, Taroko National Park, will remain closed until further notice.


"Trails and infrastructure at every level within Taroko National Park's jurisdiction have sustained damage. The park said in a statement that it will "continue to close all trails and visitor service stations in the park starting today and suspend services in order to ensure the safety of visitors."


"The park will continue to maintain the roads and trails and evaluate the area's safety throughout the closing time. The park said, "The reopening time following the closure will be announced separately."

 According to the statement, permits to enter the ecological protected areas in Shei-Pa, Taroko, and Yushan National Parks are currently being rescinded, so tourists will need to reapply once they have recovered from the earthquake.

The park's website indicates that all 32 of the trails are closed.


Known for its untamed landscape, sheer cliffs, and breathtaking views, the magnitude 7.4 earthquake caused major damage to numerous areas of Taroko Gorge, including the Tunnel of Nine Turns and Shakadang Trail, due to landslides and rockfalls.

The Taroko National Park Headquarters deputy director, Lin Chung-shan, stated in an interview with Taiwan's official Central News Agency that the Hehuan Mountain area, which is partially within the park, was comparatively less affected and will reopen gradually.

The Hualien Tourism Department presented statistics indicating that 3.45 million visitors visited the Taroko National Park in 2023.