After the Aftershocks: Rebuilding a National Park

After a devastating earthquake struck eastern Taiwan in April 2024, the iconic Taroko National Park was left scarred, its cliffs fractured, its trails buried and its lifeline of tourism cut off. This episode explores the struggle to rebuild one of Taiwan’s most treasured natural landmarks and how the disaster has rippled through the lives of local workers, Indigenous communities and business owners. As Hualien County fights to recover not just its infrastructure but its identity, the story of Taroko becomes a symbol of resilience, reinvention and the difficult path toward healing.