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Hualien (花蓮 Huālián) is a city of 100,000 people (2022) in Taiwan near the spectacular Taroko Gorge.
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花蓮文創產業園區
A pedestrian area made up of 26 old factory warehouses which hosts a number of cultural establishments, mostly showcasing local arts and crafts.
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.
松園別館
A peaceful garden with 63 pine trees built around a historic building originally constructed to house the Japanese military.
郭子究音樂文化館
The former residence of Kuo Tzu-Chiu, a famous musician and teacher from the area.
七星柴魚博物館
A museum in Xincheng Township dedicated to dried bonito fish. The museum is accessible east from Beipu Station.
花蓮靜思堂
This small Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount North Jialiwan is the original facility of the world-famous Tzu-zhi Buddhist foundation. In keeping with the foundation's ideals, the temple is very simple, and incorporates a Japanese-style garden. Information on Tzu-chi's international activities is also available at the temple.
延平王廟
Established in the Qing Dynasty, this is the oldest temple in Hualien.
花蓮清真寺
The 9th mosque built in Taiwan.
花蓮縣石雕博物館
Displays traditional and contemporary stone sculptures.
花蓮鐵道文化園區
An open-air museum to Taiwan's narrow gauge railway.
國際石雕藝術季
An annual event featuring stone carving skills from around the world.
太平洋國際疊石藝術季
花蓮縣立德興棒球場
A 5,500-seat stadium that regularly features professional baseball games.
Hualien's biggest man-made tourist attraction. As well as Ferris wheel and cable car, the park contains eight zones showing different aspects of marine life. Children, in particular, will have an enjoyable time but for the more adventurous or those wanting a more local experience, there are many places that are much cheaper and provide a better experience of Taiwan.
七星潭
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.
瑞穗牧場
A tourist attraction ranch in Wuhe Village, Ruisui Township.
東大門夜市
Not quite as spectacular as other larger cities night markets, the Dongdamen Night Market still exudes a fun and frenetic vibe and offers a huge number of activities and culinary treats. The back lane is dedicated to indigenous aboriginal vendors and features live music and dance performances on weekends.
睿縈手工粉漿蛋餅
托斯卡義式廚房
European restaurant with European prices.
伊江滇緬料理
Popular with many foreigners in Hualien.
璞石咖啡
A spacious and very pleasant art cafe offering regular live music and art exhibitions.
王記茶舖
邦娜比堤
Serves espresso, spaghetti, handmade waffles and other brunch items.
花蓮觀光酒廠
The distillery has a shop where you can buy locally made drinks.
時光.漫旅民宿
仟台大飯店
The more expensive rooms have a/c, TV, refrigerator ADSL and are double, with en-suite. They are very clean. Advertises with "as cheap as nearby hostel", which of course it is not, so do not fall for that. 24-hr reception.
青年民宿
The first-floor common area of the B&B has a high-quality sound system where you can watch movies and sing karaoke.
Offers dorms and twin rooms.
小旅行迷你公寓
Overall great ratings and even if they have a 16-bed dorm, it is far less scary than you think. New interior and great common area. One of the cheapest options in the city. Near the railway station.
花蓮警光會館
Opened to accommodate for officers of the law, this clean and pleasant hotel is also open to the public.
This hostel offers free Wi-Fi, internet PC, kitchen, lobby with TV plus a very helpful and friendly owner who knows his way around the city.
洄瀾窩國際青年旅舍
花東客棧
A pleasant and centrally located hotel.
福容大飯店
A full-service hotel with a range of rooms from simple doubles facing the city to suites with Japanese tea room facing the sea. Café and restaurant on site. Some rooms permit pets. Shuttle available from train station or airport.
美侖大飯店
One of Hualien's most luxurious hotels.
By car
Traveling by (or renting) a car or scooter is recommended to get around locally and to surrounding townships and rural areas as public transportation is limited.
By plane
There are taxis, rideshare and hotel shuttles to bring you into town locally.
By boat
The city center is small and easy to navigate on foot, although scooters are available for rent several places around town for about NT$400 a day.
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