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One of the most popular attractions of Taiwan, although maybe not the most spectacular one. Crescent bay and clear blue waters with a beach full of colorful agates. This used to be a small fishing village but has now multiple scenic trails, pagodas, beach pavilions, and a star-gazing square. Excellent vistas of the ocean, delicious seafood, friendly people. The beach is not popular for swimming as the tides and currents are quite dangerous, the bottom drops off steeply, and doesn't have much sand (mostly pebbles). It is important to stay near the coast.
The Qixingtan Beach or Chihsingtan Beach or in Sakizaya language Malongayangay is a beach in Xincheng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan facing the Pacific Ocean.
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太平洋國際疊石藝術季
延平王廟
Established in the Qing Dynasty, this is the oldest temple in Hualien.
花蓮縣石雕博物館
Displays traditional and contemporary stone sculptures.
郭子究音樂文化館
The former residence of Kuo Tzu-Chiu, a famous musician and teacher from the area.
花蓮清真寺
The 9th mosque built in Taiwan.
花蓮忠烈祠
Built on the site of the Karenkō Shrine, this is a memorial to those who have lost their lives in service of Taiwan.