By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Taiwan is home to many lesser-known hidden spots. Thanks to its frequent seismic activity and unique geography surrounded by sea, the island boasts a wealth of stunning natural landscapes. The attraction we’re introducing this time offers a Grand Canyon-like experience without needing to fly to the U.S., and due to its rare and distinctive landform, it has become a hidden photography hotspot in Northern Taiwan.
Taiwan’s geological structure gives rise to many hidden gems (Image source / Council of Hakka Affairs)
Miaoli – Zhuolan Grand Canyon
Zhuolan Grand Canyon is located in the bed of the Da’an River at the border between Zhuolan Township in Miaoli and Dongshi District in Taichung (Image source / Council of Hakka Affairs)
The great canyon was split into two sides by the 921 Earthquake and typhoons (Image source / Council of Hakka Affairs)
Zhuolan’s unique grand canyon stretches approximately 300 meters in length and reaches a depth of over ten meters (Image source / Council of Hakka Affairs)
Zhuolan Grand Canyon offers a view where one side is an expansive plain and the other a majestic, towering cliff face (Image source / Council of Hakka Affairs)
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