The Eternal Spring Shrine, Taroko Gorge was built in the memory of the workers who lost their lives while constructing a highway through Taroko Gorge.

The Eternal Spring Shrine, Taroko Gorge is one of the most spectacular and must see attractions in the city. This spot of sightseeing is not situated very far from Taroko Gorge. The Eternal Spring Shrine in Taroko Gorge was built in the memory of the workers who lost their lives while constructing a highway through Taroko Gorge. This highway was being made to join the east and west coasts of Taiwan. The Eternal Spring Shrine, Taroko Gorge is a Zen monastery and has been built close to the spectacular waterfall.

Every day a bell is rung to marshal in the sun, which marks the approach of the morning. After the end of the day, a solemn drumbeat ends each day. This revered shrine can be reached by hiking up a hill from the highway. Carry water and other basic things with you before you start hiking.

In order to get to the Eternal Spring Shrine, the hiker has to follow the hiker's trail. The frequent landslides in the place have rendered the trail a little risky. The Eternal Spring Shrine is a sightseeing spot worth visiting for the ravine and to see the waterfall that is simply enthralling. There is stone that lies behind the shrine and is called as the 'Heavenly Stairs'. It is called so because it reaches up to the Guanyin Cave and Changuang Temple.

At the outset of the trail, you will find a board that tells the story of the departed workers. There is the Taroko Towers standing next to Eternal Spring Shrine. This tower was constructed by the provincial government in order to mark the stay by late President Chiang Kai-shek in the year 1982.

There are many good accommodation options available in the site where you can stay in case the fascinating beauty of Eternal Spring Shrine tempts you enough to extend your stay in the place. There is a wonderful hotel, the only one around, known as the Grand Formosa Taroko Hotel. It provides comfortable accommodation units that are fully equipped with all the room amenities. This hotel provides an onsite restaurant that specializes in both Chinese and International cuisines.

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