Tourists like to visit themountains during the heat of summer. In response to the increased number oftourists that like water activities, Taroko National Park Headquarters hasrecruited additional personnel to strengthen patrol of Shakadang River during thesummer, advising tourists not to enter the river valley, so as to protecttourists’ safety and the rich ecological resources of Shakadang River. According to Article 13 of the National Park Law, the following activities areprohibited within Taroko National Parks: polluting water or air, picking orremoving flower or any other vegetation, hunting animals or catching fish, swimming, diving, and rafting, camp fire, barbecue, and picking up stones. Taroko National Park Headquarters calls on tourists to observe the abovementioned regulations.