Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tiansiang

Taroko National Park - Our 4th Stop - Tiansiang (lunch stop).  About 19km from Taroko and at an elevation of 450 meters and the former home of the Tabido, a group of Taroko tribes.   Its name commemorates Wen Tian-Xiang, who lived in the 13th century and was the last prime minister of the Song Dynasty.


Tiansiang visitor centre



The original lovely Pudu suspension bridge was reconstructed into concrete in 2003 due to the safety reasons

Tiansiang Suspension Bridge

Tiansiang Suspension Bridge

Tianfeng Pagoda
Outside Silks Place Taroko - the only 5-star hotel situated in Taroko National Park. 


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