The name 'Buluowan' originates from the Truku word meaning 'echo', referencing the sound reflection between the surrounding valley walls.
The Buluowan Suspension Bridge stands 152 meters above the Liwu River.
Buluowan is situated on a high river terrace created by ancient alluvial deposition.
The area serves as a primary reintroduction site for the Formosan Lily, which is often seen blooming on the terraces.
It is the only place in the park specifically managed as an interpretive center for the history and lifestyle of the Truku people.
Buluowan is a river terrace located in the lower reach of Taroko National Park, formed by the Liwu River's erosion of metamorphic rock. The area is divided into upper and lower terraces, with the lower terrace serving as the primary visitor center and habitat restoration site. It was historically a settlement for the Truku indigenous tribe, with the name Buluowan derived from the Truku word for 'echo'. A 200-meter-long suspension bridge, the Buluowan Suspension Bridge, spans the Liwu River valley and offers a direct view into the deep, vertical canyon walls. The site contains a specialized botanical garden showcasing plants native to the local limestone environment. It functions as a key educational hub for indigenous culture and regional geology within the park. The area is largely composed of marble and schist geological formations typical of the Taroko gorge.
The center of the Buluowan Suspension Bridge, providing an unobstructed view of the Liwu River gorge.
Walk the short, flat loop trail around the lower terrace to see the best examples of native flora.
Visit the suspension bridge early in the day to beat the mid-day arrival of larger tour buses.
Keep a distance from the resident Formosan macaques, as they are wild and known to approach visitors for food.
Do not attempt to feed the wildlife or leave food waste in open trash cans, as this attracts macaques.
The suspension bridge may close during high wind speeds or inclement weather.
Respect the indigenous cultural exhibits and maintain silence near the ancestral dwelling reconstructions.
