River tracing

[Taipeitraveller]

Hi, I am going to be going to a conference in Taipei this month. I have a few days to myself and want to go somewhere outdoorsy and among other things go river tracing. Does anyone recommend a specific location and company to do it with? I have found a lot of areas out there, but it's hard to find English websites.

[Kea]

http://hualienoutdoors.org/index.php/river-tracing from http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopi ... 5&t=108077

http://www.cloud9.com.tw from http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopi ... 62&t=99413

[Taipeitraveller]

I ended up going on a river trace with Hualian Outdoors. It was an amazing trip! Matt's a great guide and took us out to a beautiful spot away from all the throngs of tourists. I would definitely recommend it.

[pilam99]

I've done it in Hualian a bunch of times and Wulai once. I thought Wulai was much more harcore=higher flow, steeper, rougher terrain, they just toss us down rapids like floating log, and it is much closer to Taipei. But if you are also looking to do a Hualian trip that might be more convenient. In Wulai you have a pretty nice hike back to town at the end. If you are into river tracing as a sport, then I think Wulai is more challenging. SOrry I can't comment on the services, I always have someone else book in Chinese.

[HualienOutdoors]

Well, Hualian has a lot of rivers and tons of companies that take people out. Most of the companies are for tour buses and beginners. Groups of 30+ that go for a short walk, short jump, take pictures while you splash your friends, eat a lunch box then go home.

There is one company that doesn't do that, us. I just felt like I had to defend Hualian river tracing a little. If you go with some of the other companies in Hualian it can be a little disapointing for sure. There are some amazing landscapes and very hardcore rivers here. A few examples:

Mugumuyu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oopEoqUeUKw

Golden Valley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V3ioyBgHxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJpVudy9iyw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Vmq9RFgGMA

Secret River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=438VImoXjdw

Just for the record, Hualian river tracing is truly worldclass.