Taroko National Park’s Jiuqudong Trail or Tunnel of Nine Turns was a close up view of the Liwu River and Taroko Gorge. The gorge was formed over 200 million years ago by the earth’s crust rising and the river eroding to form a gorge. Limestone was formed, but from high temperatures and pressure, it metamorphosed into marble.
The trail had once been part of the Central Cross-Island Highway, but after the route was altered it became a hiking trail. Half way along the path at the waterfall the Kelan River joined the Liwu.
The Tunnel of Nine Turns had a number of faults which might explain why, when I first researched Taroko National Park, this section had been closed to the public. Fortunately, by the time I arrived in November last year, I was able to experience its beauty and feel the power of the wind at the point where the gorge was at its narrowest.
Looks like you had good weather and many sights were open. 🙂 Gorgeous shots!
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Just simply superb shots. Thank you for sharing them.
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