The preparatory report also points out that Taroko's fabulous scenery has long been a well known attraction in Taiwan, attracting countless visitors year in and year out. The rich mineral deposits, meanwhile, mean that there are several mining sites in the area, creating serious destruction to the scenery.
太魯閣的景觀，早就成為台灣知名風景點，年年吸引無數遊客；豐富的礦藏，則讓太魯閣存在著礦石開採基地，造成地景的破壞，國家公園內的私人礦權，也威脅著太魯閣成為世界遺產的機會。