By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
To welcome the arrival of summer vacation and promote tourism in Hualien, the Hualien County Government announced on the 11th the official launch of the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Taroko Go Anywhere” program, introducing 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 the Mystical 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 Go Anywhere” has re-planned the route, starting from Hualien Railway Station, passing through Qixingtan, Xincheng Railway Station, and the Shakadang Trail, also known as the Mystical Valley, all the way to Tianxiang, making it easier and more enjoyable to explore Hualien!
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle has newly launched the Taroko train from now until December 31. (Image source / North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area)
Besides this, this summer, in addition to Taroko, the Hualien County Government will also launch four new destinations: Pacific Park, Fonglin Environmental Science 3D Family Amusement Park, Zhikaxuan Green Forest Water Park, and Dongmen Night Market, offering visitors more new choices in Hualien. During the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Taroko Line promotion period (from now until December 31, 2015), visitors can purchase the “Taroko Go Anywhere” all-day package ticket to enjoy unlimited access to all attractions along the “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Line” at a super-discounted price of less than 60% off.
The awe-inspiring craftsmanship of Taroko is renowned far and wide. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Taroko Go Anywhere
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 from 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 from 08:40 – 17:00
Fare:
Charged by distance; One-way NT$151 / One-day pass NT$250 Two-day pass NT$400 (unlimited rides on the same day)
※ Passengers holding one-day or two-day discount tickets for the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Taroko can also take highway bus routes 【1133】【1126】【1141】.
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