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Hualien County is located in the eastern part of Taiwan—the Pacific Ocean lies to its east and the Central Mountain Range lies to its west. Narrow and long, Hualien is the largest county in Taiwan in terms of area. Most of its population resides in the Huadong Valley, which runs north to south between the Central and Hai'an mountain ranges.
Mar 13, 2024 · Learn about Hualien's history, culture, attractions, and how to get there by train or car. Find out what to do in Taroko Gorge, the county's premier destination, and other off-the-beaten-track places.
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Walking around downtown
As usual, my top advice for you is to simply walk around. The downtown core (around this Starbucks) is really enjoyable on foot, any time of the day. The main roads have wide sidewalks and so do the small alleys. The lanes between Dongdamen Night Market and Hualien Cultural and Creative Park (see picture below) are full of traditional stores, some beer houses, small shops, eateries, and Japanese style houses. Great area for street photography.
Martyr’s Shrine 忠烈祠
Hualien’s Martyr’s Shrine is located on the edge of Meilun Mountain, to the east of the city, at the end of Linsen Road. It’s a great spot for nice city views at any time of the day. The shrine honours Kuomingtang soldiers who died during the Chinese civil war. The buildings have been undergoing renovations for almost two decades, but it’s finally open to the public as of July 2021. Most likely, your idea of Hualien is of ocean, mountains, nature, and notof visiting more temples! No doubt the...
Qixingtan Beach 七星潭
Only a ten-minute ride outside the city, this long, quiet beach is a great place to enjoy expansive views of both the sea and the mountains. The beach is covered with black stones, not sand. It’s not a really swimmer-friendly place, but I’ve gone for dips there in the past with my friends. You can cycle all the way up here from Nanbin Park on the Coastal Bike Trail. There’s a dozen hotels and homestays at the southern end of the bay, behind the airforce base.
The downtown area near the intersection of Zhongshan and Zhongzheng Road is packed with restaurants, food stalls, and teashops. At night, the area comes to life and it’s fun to just walk around and sample different stuff. Salt Lick BBQ at #147 Zhongshan Road, in downtown Hualien is my #1 Top Pick! Check it out, you cannot be disappointed, it’s the ...
By Air:The city has daily air connection with Kaohsiung and Taipei. Hualien Airport is 6km north of the city. It has a rental car agency and a good information desk where Taiwanese people can help you in English. By Train: Taking the train is the most convenient way to get here. One way from Taipei: fast/slow; NT455/345; 2hr/3.5hr. The fast train i...
Hualien city is quite big and so you might be wondering where to stay. Good question. Since 2000, I’ve stayed here more than 50 times, in various neighborhoods, so I can surely guide you. There are basically 3 main areas that you’ll want to consider: Downtown core:busy and crowded, lots of restaurants, cafes, some bars, nightmarket, good for night ...
Discover the attractions and things to do in Hualien, the gateway to Taroko National Park and the East Coast of Taiwan. Learn about the city's culture, history, nature, and cuisine, and get tips for visiting nearby beaches, mountains, and temples.
In the early days, Pingpu and Atayal Tribes settled here, but now Buluowan is divided into Upp ...More. Going west from the Jinheng Park, you will arrive at the Zhuilu Cliff, with an altitude of 1,660 meters, which is magnificent and intimidating. More ...More. There is a park about 500 meters from the Swallow Grotto.
Hualien is Taiwan's biggest county, with an area of about 4,628 square kilometers and a population of 350,000. The county borders the Pacific Ocean to the east and is hemmed in by the Central Range to the west.
Hualien City (pinyin: Huālián Shì; Wade-Giles: Hua¹-lien² Shih⁴; Hokkien POJ: Hoa-lian-chhī or Hoa-liân-chhī) is a county-administered city and the county seat of Hualien County, Taiwan. It is located on the east coast of Taiwan on the Pacific Ocean, and has a population of 99,458 inhabitants.
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Apr 12, 2024 · In this article, I’ll introduce over 30 things you can still do in Hualien despite Taroko Gorge being closed, including both Hualien city and across Hualien county. Also check out the many Hualien tours offered by Island Life Taiwan (one of my most recommend tour operators in Taiwan) and find out where to stay in Hualien in my Hualian travel ...
