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Marble canyon taiwan.
Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon.
Taroko gorge also known as marble gorge because of the abundant supply of marble in the area is an impressive 19 km long canyon located north of hualien on taiwan s east coast not far from the pacific ocean.
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This canyon is so beautiful the colors are amazing.
Taiwanese jade found in the walls of the canyon is used to make craft items.
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One of the most scenic and naturally beautiful areas in taiwan taroko gorge is home to some of the most stunning locations on the island.
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It was created by tectonic forces and then carved by the action of the liwu river.
The marble canyon or taroko gorge as its official name is is located in taiwan and shocks all visitors with its beauty and the view.
Marble canyon is also well known for the navajo bridge where us highway 89a crosses the colorado river.
With the worlds largest marble canyon and a rich history and culture taroko gorge has become a must see region for travelers looking to get away from the urban centers while in taiwan.
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This part of taiwan is rising because of the subduction of philippines sea plate under the eurasian plate.
Taroko gorge got its name because of its abundance in marble which is the main material of the rocks around.
The climate is warm all year round.
The raining season takes place from march to may.
Taroko gorge nicknamed the marble gorge is a rugged 19 km long marble walled canyon 15 km north of hualien on taiwan s east coast.
The park spans taichung municipality nantou county and hualien county and is located at xiulin township hualien county taiwan.
Taroko gorge is a 19 km long marble canyon baiyang trail leads through the rocky tunnels with streaming water and jungle trails are wild and exciting.
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