Picture a lone tribesman of the Truku tribe in Taiwan. He clambers up out of a steep gorge and gazes upon the turquoise waters of the Pacific for the first time in his life. He utters a cry, “Taroko!” (“beautiful!”) And thus, the splendid Taroko National Park is born. The park encompasses a large area, including the city of Taichung, which is the perfect host for your foray into the country. Of all the luxury hotels in Taichung consider checking into a stylish Taichung hotel such as the Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung, for an authentic dose of local hospitality cum international ambiance. Featuring an array of exquisite rivers, lakes and towering mountains, Taroko National Park sounds a clarion call that must be heeded by nature lovers. The most prominent feature of the park is its impressive gorge, which is a well-known supplier of marble, earning it the moniker of “Marble Gorge”. It is fascinating to note that the gorge was gradually carved into the smooth expanse of marble by the sheer erosive onslaught of the mighty Liwu River. The gorge is also famed for its unique offering of jade, and this type of the popular semi-precious stone is found only in Taiwan. The pristine surroundings of the park are ideal for hikers, nature enthusiasts and white-water rafters to explore for some welcome communing with nature after the concrete jungle packs too much of a punch.
