Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Swallow Grotto of Taroko Gorge


Our third stop is here known as Swallow Grotto. We have to wear helmets for precaution. The suspension hanging bridge above is very long, but we're not allowed to cross it. According to the tourist guide, people wants to cross the bridge has to ask permission to the government first. They're only allowing 40 people per day.


We passed through this dark tunnel...

We spent 40-45 minutes walking and capturing the place until we reached Jinhang Bridge (as seen at the background).

17 comments:

  1. Hi Lani, is this the ones that the mountain was cut and the road pass through it.. awesome adventure...

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  2. No, this is another place , our 3rd destination :)

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  3. How disappointing, to get there and not be allowed across that inviting bridge.
    Wonderful scenery.

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  4. Oh my, I don't think I could do it. I'm so afraid of heights. Beautiful photographs!!!

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  5. wow that was an amazing place to visit...love your photo's...visiting you from Watery Wednesday...

    mine's here...
    http://lovingoutliving.blogspot.com/2011/04/antulang-beach-resort.html

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  6. i love the hanging bridge! too bad, you weren't allowed to cross--it's probably dangerous, anyway.:p the rocks are amazing, too. quite an adventure.:p

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  7. What an adventure! Looks like you had a fun day of it.
    Joyce M

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  8. Beautiful shots! Happy WW!

    Mine's here.

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  9. Wow, these photos are absolutely incredible!

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  10. Love the suspension bridge - wouldn't want to cross it myself, but am glad it is there to see!

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  11. Wow -- beautiful photos. I recently read a book that took place there and so it was great to see what the gorge looks like.

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  12. Wow that bridge is really scary. Happy WW!

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  13. These shots ar breathtaking. That bridge does look scary!

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  14. What a great bridge! When you said that you had to wear helmets, I thought "Helmets? Those aren't going to offer much protection for tumbling from that bridge." I'm guessing there are lots of falling rocks. It looks beautiful!

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  15. Lani....This is a fabulous collection of pictures. What a heavenly place to visit and photograph. I do not think I would walk out on that old swinging bridge with or without a helmet, and I certainly would not petition the government to allow me to cross it. I know you had a grand time on this outing.

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  16. safety helmets for protection from Swallow bombs?

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  17. these are really spectacular photos! although i must admit, my fear of heights kicked in a bit from that first one! wowza! looks lovely but i would seriously break down and cry if someone even suggested i cross that!

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