Hualien County Essentials

Hualien County spans Taiwan’s rugged eastern coastline, characterized by the marble canyons of Taroko National Park and the 800-meter-high Qingshui Cliff. The region includes the high-altitude peaks of Hehuan Mountain, reaching 3,416 meters, and the pebble-covered Chishingtan Beach. Key sites range from the glass-bottomed Qinbuzhizi Skywalk to the Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park, a repurposed distillery. Urban highlights include the Tungtamen Night Market, known for its diverse street food and indigenous snacks.

Hualien County Essentials — 지도

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Qingshui Cliff

Qingshui Cliff is a 21 kilometer length of coastal cliffs averaging 800 meters above sea level in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan.

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Chishingtan Beach

An amazing beach offering marvelous scenic views of the Pacific Ocean as well as a place to go swimming.

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ChangChun Shrine

Eternal Spring Shrine, also called Changchun Shrine, is a landmark and a memorial shrine complex in Taroko National Park in Xiulin Township…

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Yanzikou Trail

A trail through the narrowest part of Taroko Gorge, where the Liwu River’s erosion created marble potholes. These natural cavities serve as nesting sites for Pacific Swifts and House Swifts.

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Tungtamen Night Market

A large area full of stalls with miscellaneous dishes and snacks. Come here to taste the famous Stinky Tofu.

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Hehuan Mountain

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the border of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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Farglory Ocean Park

The Farglory Ocean Park or Hualien Ocean Park is a water theme park in Yanliao Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien, Taiwan.

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Shinkong Chaofeng Ranch & Resort

A 726-hectare leisure farm in Fenglin featuring a dairy cattle area, bird park, and European-style gardens. The resort includes hot spring facilities and ecological marshes.

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Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park

A 3.3-hectare art and retail complex housed in a century-old former wine distillery. The site features 26 renovated warehouses used for exhibitions, performances, and craft workshops.

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親不知子海上古道

A coastal skywalk built into the cliffs of Fengbin Township. It features a reinforced glass walkway suspended 40 meters above the Pacific Ocean along a historic tribal trail.