New post: my last hike in Taroko - Mt. Qianliyan, Dali and Datong Village, and Shakadang Three Heros
This post is sentimental. In November 2023, I hiked to two of Shakadang's Three Heroes in Taroko, intending to return to Qingshuidashan later. (The beautiful view of Crescent Bay from Qingshuidashan. Photo by Xiao Tsai) Highlights: The charming Dali Church Mt. Qianliyan offers great views but is challenging. With rock scrambles, Qingshuidashan, or Mt. Qingshui, is even more challenging, but the views are rewarding. I also discovered indigenous tribe tours in Hualien and Taitung, offering...