This dramatic rock formation resembling two lions lying face to face rises from the coral beach at the northeastern tip of the island. At high tide it becomes an island. From here, continuing down the east coast is a journey full of scenic drama, with offshore islands visible at Km11.5, particularly glorious views of a crag-backed bay at Km12.3 and a minor pass at Km13.8 from which a trail runs down to a natural rock arch.
Two Lions Rock
Eastern Taiwan & Taroko National Park
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
3.29 MILES
This roadside rock formation has gone through various Chinese names over the years – Virgin Rock, Maiden Rock, Couple Rock, Torch Rock – all reflecting…
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3.58 MILES
This is a series of large roadside caves. Visitors can walk through one U-shaped interconnected pair with a white cross at one end. Other entrances are…
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3.34 MILES
If you're taking the cross-island lane it's possible to make a short detour half-way along that leads up and up to a weather station at 324m altitude. The…
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5.82 MILES
Viewed from the south, this rock supposedly resembles the profile of a whiskered Chinese dragon roaring at the sky.
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4.46 MILES
This cultural foundation has a museum-like section with costumed mannequins and, in the yard, an example of a Tao underground house. You can generally…
Nearby Eastern Taiwan & Taroko National Park attractions
3.29 MILES
This roadside rock formation has gone through various Chinese names over the years – Virgin Rock, Maiden Rock, Couple Rock, Torch Rock – all reflecting…
3.34 MILES
If you're taking the cross-island lane it's possible to make a short detour half-way along that leads up and up to a weather station at 324m altitude. The…
3.58 MILES
This is a series of large roadside caves. Visitors can walk through one U-shaped interconnected pair with a white cross at one end. Other entrances are…
4.46 MILES
This cultural foundation has a museum-like section with costumed mannequins and, in the yard, an example of a Tao underground house. You can generally…
5.82 MILES
Viewed from the south, this rock supposedly resembles the profile of a whiskered Chinese dragon roaring at the sky.