Baiyang Falls, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwán
The Baiyang Waterfall Trail in Taroko Gorge is a beautiful and gentle walk that can be done by almost anyone. The hike begins just a bit north of Tianxiang with an eerie walk through an unlit 100m tunnel.
The trail was originally built by the Taipower company. Back in the 70s and 80s, there was an idea that Taroko Gorge could be dammed for hyroelecttric power and this road was built as part of that project. Luckily the plan never came came to fruition and the national park was left with a great trail.
Once you reach the concrete bridge, you can go left to see the waterfall or right to get to the Water Curtain Tunnel. When this tunnel was built, water began to cascade into it. It’s a spectacular sight, but rain gear or an umbrella is a must otherwise you’ll end up soaked.
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