Yushan National Park Highway Introduction
Yuchang Highway is part of Taiwan Highway 30, stretching from Antung in Yuli Township, Hualien County to Ningpu in Changbin Township, Taitung County. The road is known as Yuchang Highway. Its initial construction began in the late Qing Dynasty, based on the ancient Antung Mountain Path, and was further repaired during the Japanese colonial period. Construction continued after the war, reaching completion in 2007. The highway is 16.22 kilometers long and is the only road that traverses the Coastal Mountain Range through a tunnel. The scenic views along the route are stunning, offering expansive vistas of the valleys of the Coastal Mountain Range and the vast Pacific Ocean, making it very popular with cyclists and road trip enthusiasts. Additionally, local farmers often sell their homegrown produce along the way, along with food and coffee from food trucks, making it a great spot to sit on observation decks, sip coffee, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After reaching the exit of Yuchang Highway in Changbin Township, visitors can also connect to Wushi Beach to experience the intertidal zone ecosystem up close. There are also seaside accommodations along Taiwan Highway 11 where one can relax, watch the sea, and enjoy sunrises.
