Baiyang Trail Introduction
The recreational service points and various trails within Taroko National Park are continuously closed, and the opening hours will be announced separately. For details, please see Taroko National Park. The Baiyang Trail, located near Tianxiang in Taroko National Park, is a hidden trail in the mountains that requires passing through a not-so-short dark tunnel before being greeted by expansive and breathtaking scenery. The Baiyang Trail evolved from a construction road built by Taiwan Power Company, and the path is generally flat and easy to walk. The surrounding landscape is beautiful and varied, with the usual itinerary turning back at the Water Curtain Cave. In the short distance of 2.1 kilometers from the entrance to the cave, there are seven tunnels, so it is best to carry a flashlight when visiting the Baiyang Trail. The Baiyang Trail winds along the Wahal Creek and the Tachichia Creek, with a deep gorge on one side and sometimes steep cliffs or gentle hills on the other. Passing through the entrance tunnel, one can see the Wahal Creek, a tributary of the Liwu River, with massive boulders in the riverbed, which are spectacular after rain. Continuing along the winding river path, visitors can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, with each tunnel revealing a different vista of cliffs, waterfalls, and other impressive sights. The cooler mountain springs create a refreshing scene at Water Curtain Cave, located 2.1 kilometers along the trail, where spring water pours down from the rock wall above, creating a unique water curtain effect, which is the greatest feature of this trail. The flowing mountain spring also brings cool air, making it a perfect escape from the summer heat, allowing visitors to forget about their fatigue from the trek. To prevent erosion and potential rockfalls in the tunnel, one must be cautious of the environmental conditions when entering the Water Curtain Cave. Additionally, the path inside the tunnel can be slippery, and the rocky walls are uneven, requiring careful navigation to avoid collisions or falls. It is recommended to bring lighting equipment such as a flashlight. In terms of geography and ecology, the Baiyang Trail, opened for dam construction, features geology composed of schist, pyrite, quartz, or crystal. Walking on the Baiyang Trail, visitors can appreciate the canyon and stream scenery at any time and hear the sound of rushing water. The cliffs are rich in vegetation, and water drips from the tunnels like gentle rain, showcasing a wealth of natural beauty. Animal traces are present throughout the trail, with birds and insects among the treetops and grass, and butterflies fluttering among the flowers along the trail. In spring, clusters of caterpillars often munch on the tender leaves of water chickens before rapidly pupating. The Formosan macaque is also a frequent visitor, sometimes spotted strolling along the trail during dawn and dusk, providing tourists with opportunities for delightful encounters. During the autumn and winter, the arrival of the northeast monsoon brings flocks of colorful gray-throated martins, which often blend in with the foliage, leading some to mistakenly think they are patches of colorful leaves. With its primitive and diverse scenery, combined with a flat and easy path, the Baiyang Trail offers a low-difficulty travel route where visitors can also experience the diverse and rich geographical landscape along the way.
Baiyang Trail - A Different Kind of Paradise 2
Baiyang Trail offers a different kind of paradise.
