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New "Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Free to Explore" route in Hualien’s Secret Valley launched!

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — To welcome the summer vacation and promote tourism in Hualien, the Hualien County Government announced on the 11th that the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Taroko Free to Explore” has officially launched, offering one-day, two-day, and tour package tickets for the Taroko line, allowing travelers to...

By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

To welcome the summer vacation and promote tourism in Hualien, the Hualien County Government announced on the 11th that the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Taroko Free to Explore” has officially launched, offering one-day, two-day, and tour package tickets for the Taroko line, allowing travelers to explore Taroko attractions at more affordable prices and with more convenient options.

Hualien’s Shakadang Trail is also known as Secret Valley. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)

In addition, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle has been in operation for six years, and the Taroko line has always been popular with tourists. The newly launched “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Free to Explore” has re-planned the route, starting from Hualien Railway Station, passing through Qixingtan, Xincheng Railway Station, and the Shakadang Trail—also known as Secret Valley—all the way to Tianxiang, making travel around Hualien more relaxing and enjoyable!

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle has newly launched the Taroko train from now until December 31. (Image source / North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area)

Besides, this summer, in addition to Taroko, the Hualien County Government will also launch four new destinations: Pacific Park, Fenglin Environmental Science 3D Family Theme Park, Zhikaxuan Green Forest Water Park, and Dongmen Night Market, offering visitors even more new choices in Hualien. During the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Taroko line promotion period (from now until December 31, 2015), travelers can purchase the “Taroko Free to Explore” all-day ticket package to enjoy unlimited access to all attractions along the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Line” at an ultra-discounted price of less than 60% off.

The breathtaking beauty of Taroko is world-renowned. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)

[Info]
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Free to Explore
Route:
◎ Outbound
Hualien Railway Station (Front Station) ⇔ Hualien County Tourism Service Center ⇔ Qixingtan ⇔ Xincheng Railway Station ⇔ Taroko ⇔ Taroko Visitor Center ⇔ Shakadang ⇔ Buluowan ⇔ Swallow Grotto ⇔ Lushui ⇔ Tianxiang
※ Nine services between 07:00 – 15:00
 
◎ Return
Tianxiang ⇔ Lushui ⇔ Swallow Grotto ⇔ Changchun Shrine Trail ⇔ Taroko Visitor Center ⇔ Taroko ⇔ Xincheng Railway Station ⇔ Qixingtan ⇔ Hualien Railway Station (Front Station)
※ Nine services between 08:40 – 17:00
Fares:
Priced by distance; one-way NT$151 / one-day pass NT$250, two-day pass NT$400 (unlimited rides on the same day)

※ Holders of the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko one-day and two-day discount tickets can also ride highway bus routes [1133], [1126], and [1141].
 

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