Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail - Hiking Trail in Taiwan

Tunnel of Nine Turns, also known as the Jiuqudong tunnel, is the most spectacular sight alot the Taroko Gorge trail, where the cliffs face one another. This tunnel was constructed in 1996, providing a platform for tourists to view the many geographical wonders in Taroko National Park like the rock folds, joints and fissures of the marble cliffs. The two cliffs are situated so close to each other that it is as if they are joining to each other if one sees them from a distance. Furthermore, it has the reputation of 'Nine Turns of the Coiled Dragon'. While the distance between the cliffs is only about 10-meters wide, the narrow waters of the Kelan River, depicting a 'Fish leaping across the dragon gate' image. If you have not try looking at a fish swimming its way upstream, this trail is something not to be missed. Not only will the tranquility of these geographical wonders formed by river erosions take you in awe, it will definitely be an awesome eyeopener for the young and old.erosion.

This place is also known as 九曲洞步道.