Top 31 things to do and attractions in Hualien City

Not a very exciting market. Many shops still closed. Mostly games for kids and low quality food. Nothing I’d go back for. There were a couple nice shop owners like the paint to number stall. Good prices and friendly. The Jordanian artist next to him was also amazing. Very kind and took time to talk about his sand art with us. There is some live music on different corners. Some was good and some wasn’t. Won’t be going back. Sorry.

It was like visiting a town fair. Lots of games for kids to enjoy. There was a free concert when I went. The food is the same you would get anywhere in Taiwan: noodle soup, fried chicken, sushi (looked great!) meat barbecue and seafood. You would not miss much if you don't visit here.

Great local market. It looks better than most (if not all) night markes in taipei. Various vegan / vegetarian options. It has both food, drinks, random stors and games.

I visited during Taiwan national holiday and the atmosphere was special and lovely. My wife and I liked the buns shop and ate also a shaved ice desert. There were also some singers in each of the market streets.

A good balanced mixture of food and games night market. Varieties of local snacks that are worth trying. They have a designated area for people to sit down and enjoy the food. If you are good with carnival games, no harm try your luck to play and win some stuff toys as souvenirs.

Amazing night market! It's much more organised than the usual night markets in Taipei. The walking space between the shops is a lot bigger so even if it is crowded it is easy to walk around. The food selection is very good, everything that i tried tasted exceptionally! Definitely worth a visit!

Night markets in Taiwan tend to have narrow walkways n crowded. This is quite a breath of fresh air as the streets are wide n spacious, franked by rows of stores selling all kinds of Taiwanese food, tidbits, snacks, bubble teas, QQ eggs, BBQ fish, BBQ corns, cooked food, etc.

This place has a lot of potential for tourism, but seemingly not enough tourists to attract vendors or exhibitions. I visited noonish on Saturday, and only 15% of the area was in use. That said, it is worth a visit to see if it's having a good day. Of the 12 or so vendors, I was particularly impressed with a local potter.

The place was quite large yet no other activities to be done. Suitable for walking and relaxing for awhile.

This historical site is quite large and chill. At first, I thought it was closed but actually, some impressive exhibits were going on with little announcements or banners. There was an AI Music Hub which was very fun to visit, they projected sci-fi music videos all over the room and turned you into the main character This place is free entrance!

A great place to visit if you’re into old buildings with history, picturesque, lots of for sale stuffs, more on women things, beter to visit this place on a not so sunny weather. Only 3 stars cause it feels like it’s missing something, maybe some food stalls, music, anything that is related to history of this place.

A fun spot for families and kids, offering opportunities to learn about the history of Hualien and enjoy interactive games for children.

DIY clock , shopping n buying 原住民 Slovenia item.... take some time to walk n appreciate the things that they sell n the story behind.... sit somewhere n enjoy all the creation n people .....amaze..... convenient and a very relaxing plays to be in ...... o ya for your info....all those ant on the floor is fake is all drawing.....art....amazing....

This used to be a rice wine factory. It was more vibrant when I visited few year ago, with shops and cafes. Now it is being transformed into a cultural / artistic space - but still in the process and it was pretty sleepy when we visited recently. But I still enjoy the architecture and the space

This the funkily designed main train station of Hualien. It has plwnty of information and electronic boards, which majes quite easy to navigate.

Two full loaded bicycles just rolled them on without a problem. Great help and service from Information centre. We had purchased the wrong tickets, came back the next day received a full refund without any problems. Than you Hualien Station.

It is a functional train station but it is a bit dated.

Beautiful train station, the nicest I saw in Taiwan. Compared to other stations along the west coast, this one is ultra modern and the building is gorgeous. The staff is super friendly but you won't have to interact with them too much since everything is automated. There are lots of connections from Taipei to the east coast and a few trains go as far as Tainan on the west coast. Great experience!

Beautiful train station with few convenience store, souvenir shops and eateries. The bus station is located just right in front and you may leave your luggage to go for your excursion. Many restaurants, car rentals, hotels and shops just across the road.

Very picturesque train station with lots of good amenities. Plenty of food stalls to eat and also buy souvenirs. Easy to do curb side drop and pickup. Staff is very friendly and some of them speak English as well.

Very modern and clean station, a family mart and 711, as well as a Starbucks and some other food places. Does the job. Good parking

Large comfortable rooms (two doubles in our room) and luxurious free standing bath as well as shower in bathroom. Lovely surroundings and view.

I spent more time here than I expected. It's just a peaceful, beautiful and historic place to wander around in. The view was great, the trees smelled amazing and there was a really helpful young man at the tixet desk who offered to take some photos of us which was a pleasant surprise.

It's a beautiful place with great views, good enviroment, kind-nice people and workers and a lot of history about Taiwan to know. It's kinda difficult get there if u don't have a car or scooters but It's a good location nearby to the downtown. ticket to entry is too cheap, there's some stores around where u can get souvenirs, food, drinks and stuffs. am rly enjoyed it my stay there.

Little exhibition place. It is a nice calming historical place which brings some of the history of Hualien to light. More of a place to stroll as opposed to a museum.

Beautiful setting with Japanese-era military significance. Programming was a bit lacking for the cost of admission.

A small historic Japanese style museum with 100 years old pine tree. Can see the Pacific Ocean from the observation deck.

Historically place. Amazing. Feels like going back to another life.

It's kinda boring here, even the entrance ticket is free. Everything seems very old and there are no activities or cultural events instead of the opening bookstore and a little activity for local families. But I think you can take good pictures here

A very lovely and peaceful place, kind of a mini museum of Hualien railway history. There are some souvenir ink stamps to collect at the main entrance, they are very easy to see but also easy to miss. This place is free entrance! Don't expect too much or you will find it boring.

The well-preserved heritage railway displays, along with the hands-on activities, made it a perfect outing for the whole family. The scenic surroundings added to the charm. Truly a gem in Hualien!"

A small museum with interesting displays of old railway gear and equipments. Buildings are very well renovated or preserved with the japanese theme from the old times. The miniature in the exhibition room shows what old Hualien train station & port and their surroundings looked like 40 years ago, however based on incorrect relative positions and distances. Free of entry, and definitely a must for railway fans.

No other interesting things to do other than sitting or walking. The area had grown grasses nearby and needs to trim.

Raining cat & dogs last month so we came here to chill at the cafe. Pretty cool place no much crowd, drinks taste ok though and price is pretty average also. Didn't walk around for long as the rain was very heavy and long lasting

Free admission, however just one steam locomotive and two railcars to be seen. There is lot information to be read.

This site used to be a Japanese shrine but had since been demolished to make way for Hualien Martyr's shrine. We were here in the afternoon and not a single person was in the compound. I was lost in reverie while sitting on the steps of the shrine, taking in the tranquillity of the surrounding, with faint Buddhist music playing in the background (not sure where the music was from - not the shrine definitely).

Interesting, there were no people whatsoever. You can either enter through the front arc or from the back via that odd "amusement park" on the hill behind the shrine. There's really not much here but it still makes for a decent spot for some nice photos and it can be easily reached by bicycle. If you ride to Ci Xing Tan, you can take the cycling route along the coast on the way there then take the main road into the city on the way back and stop here.

it seemed no one here at the time I came

I went on a Thursday evening and there was not a single person there other than me. It was very serene, and the colors and design of the shrine were really beautiful.

it is open for visitors again! really nice and quiet, there were no other visitors when i went. gorgeous compound.

Deserted good pics on a sunny day

The outside is nice but not possible to visit inside.

The outdoor display of massive artistic creations by sculpture artists from many different countries is on display here. Each piece is labelled with relevant information, including name and nationality of artist, title of work, year of creation, etc. It was an enjoyable walk while admiring at the different pieces of work. It is hard to imagine how each artist turns a large piece of marble into a perfect piece of work with shape, meaning that invokes the viewers' imagination.

I really like going to museums so this one is a place that I did enjoy visiting. The ticket price is $10NT for students. There were also some guides around the place but for foreigners it will actually be hard since they only speak Chinese. We were really lucky that one of the guides did explain to us a few of the pieces.

What a spectacular display of art and culture!!! Both indoor and outdoor exhibitions are magnificent! After the museum and walk through of the property I went to the library next door.

Great exhibitions, beautiful pieces, and awesome history. Deserves higher reviews. For a really cheap price this place was fantastic.

Surprisingly fascinating. Quite beautiful stone sculptures and some quirky surprises such as a whole banquet made of stone.

Modern take on stonework was in exhibit. Enjoyed our quick look around. Was not crowded on a Friday afternoon.

Nice stone sculpture exhibition. Please find update info before you are going.

We got to see dolphins, the whales were playing hide and seek (and they won) but the experience was totally worth it!

Awesome experience! Very easy to go through. Bought tickets, reserved timeslot, got on boat, sailed onto ocean. We saw many many dolphins! Dolphins swam very close to the boat, and we got so many pictures. It was extremely cool. We only saw Bottlenose Dolphins though.

Well organized professional tour. Managed to see lots of dolphins but unfortunately whale was not looming at our place .

Went on a sunny morning. The sea was calm and smooth. Saw some dolphins and flying fish. The tour guide is gentle and conversable. He made the trip enjoyable. Recommended !

Managed to see spinner dolphins only.. whales are rare. Be careful of mosquitos

Unique experience to see the coral and fish minus snorkeling. Price on the higher side.

Nice 2 hour trip. Worth the $30 price. No whales, but plenty of dolphins.

It’s a traditional tea/snack shop. The cake (Chinese macarons) was very soft and not too sweet. It’s semi outdoor so no air condition

Really. Really. Good. I had liming the day before and I prefer miao kou. Food was good and affordable and I even had 2 red tea in a day! - Went back during lunch to get red tea despite having this for breakfast. Encourage all tourist to pay this a visit! Beside this stores, there’s also gong zheng. These 2 restaurants are one of my favourite in hualien!

Another great treat, we had a local famous and popular breakfast. Ordered different ingredient egg pancakes, white radish cake with egg, traditional black tea and almond drink. Very tasty, delicious, actually somewhat brought back my childhood memory. It’s located by the Temple and business is busy with very reasonable price. Strong recommend you to try it.

A very authentic shop selling legendary drinks and various foods. Good service. I really like the black tea, toast, and traditional foods such as: dan bing.

A very quaint, old school looking tea shop situated in front of a temple (thus the name of the shop). This place literally transports you back in time with its decor. Ordered the black tea (the actual Chinese name is translated directly as "red tea"). Tastes rich and sweet. The almond milk tea felt a bit diluted. The carrot cake with egg was delightful and the bacon egg roll was simple and nice. Liked the chill relaxed atmosphere.

Old fashion traditional red tea and breakfast shop, they sell very interesting and good taste desert that you don’t see it everyday, do recommend to visit when your around, but since is Covid time, there’s no seats for you to sit down and eat they only do take out. Overall good experience.

Authentic local breakfast “red tea opposite the temple”. Frequented by locals. We had warm soy milk (Dou jiang) and Chinese donuts (Yu Tiao) as well as egg crepes (Dan bing) stuffed with corn and pork floss. The soy milk is fresh, sweetened with sugar. Balanced with the donuts which you dip in. They also serve local macarons and stuffed meat glutinous rice pyramids. A nice casual breakfast.

A beautiful place for cycling, running and playing . You can also have a picnic in this place .

lovely beach very nice around 5-6pm

A great place for cycling and to relax while watching the beautiful scenery of the ocean.

A little underwhelming during winter (mid Jan). I'm sure it's more lively and pretty during the high season. There's really not much to do here since no one is playing volleyball and it's somewhat deserted. Good starting spot for a bicycle tour to Ci Xing Tan though!

Beautiful! Love having my morning coffee there!

The park is currently undergoing construction as it will be know as Pacific Ocean Park also known as Beibin Park. Colourful park with a statue of Guan Yin - Goddess of Mercy. Along the rocky beach, the local are fishing in the Pacific Ocean whilst other laze around the park. Good for jogging and cycling.

Nice place to hangout!! Lots of activities happening. A place for skateboarding and beach volleyball are there. Car and bike parking facilities are available.

Kinda sad to see a once popular spot now but a near deserted harbour. Came in the morning, half expected to see some fisherman bringing in new catch, but there was no one and nothing going on. Hoping one day the fish will come back and reinvigorate the harbour and the town. Btw, if you are thinking of jogging to the lighthouse like me, I don’t think you can. The entry appeared to have been blocked off.

A clean, environmentally friendly, colourful, safe, and attractive multi-purpose harbour, including a fully functional fishing port.

I’m at lost for words how delicious this dinner was All those seafood was catch this morning, everything is unbelievable fresh We are at a little fisherman’s wharf restaurant, you pick the fresh ingredients and request how you want it and the cook it to order What a wonderful experience. I need a nap after this Highly recommend

Absolutely stunning ocean views!

Nothing to do there beside being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while Taiwanese men just look and laugh at you for being attacked.

Beautiful spot but entirely disappointing that the public access to the breakwater has been closed off.

Nice view harbor to take ferry for dolphin or whale sightseeing tour

We are in the Tzen mochi shop now in Hualien. We tried the peanut mochi and sesame seed. We really enjoyed the peanut mochi and had a nice experience sitting in the cool air con for a while. A great shop, definitely a good place to visit.

Miss 智玫 is very kind and the machi is very tasty I will come back again(o^^o)

Very good

Fresh mochi :) Not too sweet. The brow sugar mochi is a must-try ^^

Recommend! Thanks to Miss Chen !

Good

Good fresh mochis

I didn't like how their xiaolongbao (小籠包) is more of a baozi (包子) with thick skin and no juice inside. The sweet and sour soup (酸辣湯) just tasted sour with 0% spiciness👎🏼 The only thing that was decent was the steamed dumplings (蒸餃).

These may be the best dumplings I have ever had! I had to get help from a local to order, one who spoke English. You take an order docket and mark what you want before going to the counter to pay and with a very short wait your food arrives. Once I got past ordering (no English translation or photos but it is in Taiwan so I cannot complain it’s in their language) the food was so delicious. I could have eaten bags of these dumplings. They are soft and juicy and had some insanely good sauce with garlic and soy on the tables to ramp up your food. Highly recommend you add this to your ‘must eats’ while in Hualien.

If you are in this area then you have to come here. Their food is so good. Steamed buns and dumplings are amazing. Their soups are awesome. The price is very affordable. My wife and I ate here 3 times in 2 days! Thanks you for the great food!!

the queue is insane when we went in the late morning, it might be deceiving that the queue to order moves really fast but man the wait for food to be done after you’ve ordered takes SUPER LONG so be prepared 🙃 food wise, we tried the 小笼包 which was super value for money like NTD5 for 1 包 where to find 😭 and the dumplings which were super good especially with the sauce with loads of garlic in it soak the dumpling in that and its super good 😍 after this we went to try the 小笼包 at the other popular 周 store which was NTD6 for 1 包 and to us it was the same hahaha but can definitely tell that the filling is slightly more at the 周 store!

We were waiting next door and we saw all the fanfare with the new decorations at what is now a new location for Gong Zheng Bun Store. Bought a few 小笼包 to take away, was good and got some more. Delicious, but less meat as compared to those at 周家.

Hands down the best bao and dumplings I ate in my life. The dumplings meat is very fatty, the flavour exploding in your mouth. I’m personally not a fan of dumplings with thick layer of bao, but my friend said the flour coating the dumplings were amazing. Overall life changing, must visit

We came here following the rave reviews in Google, and we are not dissapointed. The mince meat bao is superb and a must order. The skin is a tad thick but is still manageable. There is a short queue for dinning in, and you will need to order ahead while queuing to shorten the preparation time. You can literally see your order being made at the same time. The bao comes in individual pieces or basket of ten. There are a few soups to try and also to wash down with soya milk or red tea.

I forgot to book the tour so we got nothing to do, so we decide to give this park a shot in the late afternoon. We end up spending like 2 hours here just chill, take some photos, and watch the sunsets. I then go to this park in the next morning to watch the sunrise. You can get nicer view here than Qixingtan Beach. Here are some photos and footages I got during my time here.

If you’re having a bad day? Go there for a walk. If you’re having a good day? Go there for a walk. This is a peaceful place to relax, workout, walk, and enjoy the sunshine and sunlight. Just be careful of the electric cars it is a bit dangerous

Absolute must-visit. Perfect for a morning walk with beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. Trail is well-maintained and there are family-friendly play areas with lots of space. Good amount of parking.

A lovely walk, well paved and sites along route. Beautiful coastal walk. On a hot day the sea breeze was sensational. The playground was also what I would imagine heaven to look like for kids.

Perfect spot to spend your time relaxing and feeling the wind. There's a lane for jogging and cycling. The beach definitely is not for swimming. It's very close to the night market so you can go there after enjoying the beach

Very nice playground and beach head to pacific ocean

Also known as Pacific Park. The park runs adjacent to the ocean where the local enjoyed cycling, jogging or leisure walking. Good for family outing with children playground. Great place for a morning or evening relaxing walk. Amazing park with the Pacific Ocean literally a stone throw away. Lots of marbles in the park.

INCREDIBLE. Best pan bao I’ve had in my life and the best thing was the price 10 baos for than 2€ I am flabbergasted.

For me, these were the best dumplings and Xiao Long Bao I had in the 9 days that I spent in Taiwan.

Steamed pork buns and shrimp dumplings were phenomenal. Friendly and fast service. Eat them immediately for best flavor

**Rating: ★★★★★** Zhou Jia Xiao Long Bao Steamed Dumplings is a must-visit for dumpling enthusiasts! The xiao long bao (steamed soup dumplings) are nothing short of exceptional, with thin, delicate wrappers and a flavorful, juicy filling that bursts with every bite. The dumplings are perfectly steamed and offer a satisfying balance of savory broth and tender meat. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the dining experience, making it a great spot for both a casual meal and special gatherings. If you’re in the area, Zhou Jia Xiao Long Bao is a top choice for an authentic and delicious dumpling experience that you won't want to miss!

Easy, quick, delicious. If you eat in, you scan the QR code on the table and order there. The menu is only in Chinese, but you can use google translate in your phone. The workers were really nice, since I didn’t know what I was ordering they told me I ordered too much for one person. I took lots to go! The food came quick too.

A very good food, not salty filling, fast service, and really cheap! 40$ for dumplings!

Dumplings are good, great value for money. The staff members are not nice at all, without any patient for any queation. Not much room to sit inside.

Stunning temple!!! One of the biggest I’ve seen in Taiwan and wow was it beautiful. Had such a lovely time exploring the temple.

Just a Beautiful temple. Recommend going here if you are into temples & culture.

Fantastic multistory temple with large pillars featuring internal staircases to access the shrines upstairs. The temple is quite beautiful and I recommend a visit

A large temple with the all the details, colour and beauty of these Taoist temples. Interesting are the two Dragon towers either side of the entrance with spiral staircase inside each.

A really fascinating, magnificent place to visit, more of must place visit for devotees of Taoism. The place is tranquil and calms ones mind. Do spend some time to study the buildings, you'll be surprised how deep it's meaning is. The place is off the main streets of Hualien, so flagging down a cab back to the city can be a problem. It took me about 35 minutes of walk back to Hualien station. Special thanks to Elder Zhang (if I remember correctly) for imparting his great knowledge to me, really blessed to be fated to meet him in the temple. For those fated, spend some time with him, he'll share something which no ordinary people will see.

Gang Tian Temple, a goddess Matsu temple. Pretty impressive large temple but certain area of temple require upkeep. Two large dragon mouth at front the temple. Climb the spiral stairs from left & exit on right. Quite a distance from Hualien town centre.

Huge property. So many places to walk around and explore. Very welcoming and colorful.

Qixingtan Beach: A Pebble Paradise in Hualien Qixingtan Beach is a stunning coastal gem located in Hualien County, Taiwan. Renowned for its unique pebble shores and breathtaking ocean views, it's a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Key Features: Pebble Beach:Unlike traditional sandy beaches, Qixingtan is covered in smooth, rounded pebbles. This creates a distinctive atmosphere and texture that's ideal for leisurely walks or simply relaxing by the water. Panoramic Views:The beach offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, making it a great spot for watching sunrises and sunsets. The vast expanse of water and the rugged coastline create a truly awe-inspiring scene. Stargazing: Qixingtan is known for its excellent stargazing conditions. With minimal light pollution, visitors can enjoy clear views of the night sky and even spot the Milky Way. Water Activities: While swimming is not recommended due to strong currents, the beach is suitable for other water activities like surfing and paddleboarding. Nearby Attractions: Qixingtan is conveniently located near other popular attractions in Hualien, including Taroko Gorge National Park and the Qingshui Cliffs. Wear Comfortable Shoes:The pebble beach can be a bit rough on your feet, so it's best to wear comfortable shoes or sandals. Check Weather Conditions: While Qixingtan is beautiful in any weather, it's always a good idea to check the forecast before your visit. Bring Sunscreen and a Hat: The sun can be strong, especially during peak hours. Protect yourself by applying sunscreen and wearing a hat. Respect the Environment: Keep the beach clean and avoid littering. Respect the natural beauty of the area. Overall, Qixingtan Beach is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Hualien. Its unique charm, stunning scenery, and peaceful atmosphere make it a truly unforgettable experience.

Although officially closed due to the terrain being unstable, there were still a few people visiting and taking photos of the lovely view. The viewpoint can be easily reached by bicycle following the cycling route foe about 20min, depending how fast a rider you are. There's a path leading into the bushes which I suppose would eventually bring you to a spot where you can see the light house from the other side, but I couldn't find the path between all the bushes and plants. Definitely worth a stop if you're going to Ci Xing Tan anyway.

At here , you can easily have a great view of The Pacific Ocean . And most importantly ,it’s not a well know sightseeing spot . So you can stay here for a long time without being disturb from other tourist . Here you will experience a big wing. So you better have a cloth or court on side . Remember take your camera batteries ,because it’s a beautiful place .

Quite a nice area to stop by. We were looking for the tunnel but we were amazed by the flower garden right next to it. The tunnel is quite long and it took about 10 minutes to hike to the end. You get rewarded for your "long" walk with beautiful ocean views.

The power of the internet and picture apps on the phone can make places famous and popular no matter how boring they are. This is just a tiny cliff overlooking the beach without much to see really.

Very nice bike path

Beautiful view. A nice place to view sunrise. During spring a nice breeze of wind will just calm your heartbeat. Worth a visit.

We had a hard time finding the trail. We drove all the way past it and went all the way to the top. So we had drive all the way back down. If you see a trail with many people walking and many traveling shuttles then you are in the right place. There is no parking area. They use one side of the road as parking. And the other one for cars to go forward. Tourist will need to stay on the parking side to avoid coming cars. The place is beautiful, worth going but just know there is many traveling tours. There is also a restroom and store there. They sell cakes, juice and coffee.

Beautiful trail to hike to appreicate the beauty of Taroko Gorge. The trail is narrow as most of the trail is shared with a single road on the left. But it is a very see the rock formations and the different layers of rocks.

A must place to visit by joining the 1 day tour including the Taroko Gorge. The views here is awesome and the walk is long but good pave way all along.

This trail is so magnificent. We can see natural rocks and blue water flowing under it. And the cave is good too. But the cave is also for cars driving. So we need to be so careful while enjoying the scenery.

Cool route through the gorge with nice views. The route is next to the road so can be driven as well. There is limited parking but you can stop beyond the white lines (much easier with a scooter). Very popular trail with tour groups!

Swallow Grotto Spectacular views; you cannot miss this place if you visit the National Park. Try to see the swallows that have their nest on the grotto wall. There is a cafeteria in the middle of the train where you can get expresso and waffle

Very cool trail to go through some semi dark tunnels and see the gorge in all of its glory. At the end of the trail there are some parking on the side of the road with restroom and resting area to relax. A must see place.

Interesting place, beautiful inside. Only Chinese knowledge is required to read the slides

I m very touched n impressed by the work of Venerable Dharma Master Cheng Yen from her humble beginnings, hardships, pursuing Dharma enlightenment, devotion, commitment to help n support disasters victims, establishing hospital cares, education to the poor, green environment, recycling, etc... for the betterment of this world. Indeed the work by Master Cheng Yen is worth complimenting n the establishment of Tzu Chi is indeed a great charitable organization. Salute to Master Cheng Yen n Tzu Chi.

Magnificent place, definitely visit in the summer time, because it's cool inside.

They show and intriduce tzu chi very nice

Amazing..the culture park is sharing what tzu chi have done all over the world.

You can visit there it make you relax

It's a beautiful place to visit and learn about life of compassion. The area is so clean and people are so warm. Jingsi Cafe is one of the best places to get goodies which will help fund projects of Tzu Chi Foundation.

The art work of this Taoism temple is incredible. Yu Wang Dian on the 5th floor of the back building provides a great view of Hualien- it’s beautiful mountains and residential area alike.

This temple was very higglety-piggelty which made it very interesting to visit, but what was amazing about my visit was that a lovely guy from the temple took me to get tao, apparently the festival only happens twice a year and I just happened to visit on that day, I got prayed for and given free food and books and prayer cards, I didnt have much on me other than a packet of Oreos! So I gave them that to say thank you! What beautiful kind people!

A large temple but with the usual impressive details and colour, inside and out. Worth visiting...

Unusual but nevertheless impressive temple. A mix of modern decor blended with traditional style temple.

Highly recommend 🤞Fascinating temple

A beautiful temple like a park. It’s worth to visit and browse traditional Taiwanese religion culture.

Massive temple. There is a big Gong and Bell to see on the second floor.

We went during sunrise but could not go to the bridge as it was closed. The sunrise was good.

A red bridge cross the Hau-Lian port. One can see boats and ships entering and leaving the port. A nice sightseeing place.

Nice view from here!! You go down the slope, you will see this huge postbox with bird on top. See my picture!!

Totally boring and be careful of the pack of stray dogs.

This footbridge affords a view of the harbor and the Hualien coastline. It also leads to a promenade along the harbor. You can also relax at a nearby coffee shop, or have a bite to eat at the adjacent restaurant. This area also marks the entrance to a tree-lined bicycle/pedestrian path that exits at Bei-bin ocean park, perhaps 1 km South. It's a pleasant, easy stroll with many people along the way.

Nice view

Nice view

An educational tourist spot. You can learn more about dolphins & whales. Sadly during my visit there are no English speakers. But I still enjoyed my visit.

We saw the museum, it’s nothing special. I also saw that they had some special stamps, which were given to somebody ahead of me, however, they didn’t want to give them to me and instead sent me to stamps that I alteady daw before. That was rude, beacouse we are also tourists. Why couldn’t we get them????

Gooood!

A place to take a short walk in the afternoon.

Interesting experience making tau hui

The place was closed for maintenance. Opening day is unknow.

good

Very nice building withinfo and restrooms and to promote the tea farms nearby, there are several tea tasting shops to try

Very helpful and friendly staff with a clean toilet. They also have tea tasting and sales here, and a whole collection of stamps for stamp enthusiasts :)

Luye Visitor Center is located next to the road at the entrance of Luye High Terrace. In addition to a dressing room for tourists' convenience, there are also special personnel, exhibitions and interpretive signs to introduce the origin of Luye's name and local customs, also provide tours and consultation service. There is also a Luye agricultural special product exhibition and sales area inside, and there is also a free tasting of Luye alpine tea.

The public bathroom there is really clean with toilet paper. Good job.

Very nice environment, good service provided, enjoy very much.

Generally satisfactory.Sufficient facilities.One thing is that you can take funny photos with the funny stuff provided there.

Its a...fairly standard visitor center. Nothing to write home about. Helpful staff and toilet facilities are available.

Not bad, view was blocked by quite some fog and rain.

Lovely bike ride. Crystal clear lake. One thing I hate is the little black fly that bites. You won’t know they bite you until a day later. It leaves very very itchy red bumps. I wore shorts and both legs are covered in itchy red bumps. It’s day 5 and still itches and red!!! Please wear longs and put insects repellent on. You can Google about them and it’s very common in Taiwan. I think I was bitten in Taipei and Taichung too

Beautiful photo op and lake view

Nice

Lake is so beautiful till you don't want to leave the place

Really great view and beautiful scenery. A little foggy, but it adds a beauty in it.

Great morning cycling

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(Translated by Google) It was once the largest Tuigong statue in Taiwan. Later, a larger Tudigong statue was built in Checheng, so now it is undoubtedly the largest Tudigong statue in Hualien. (Original) 曾經是全台最大的土地公神像，後來車城造了一尊更大的土地公像，所以現在是花蓮最大尊的土地公像無誤。

(Translated by Google) The century-old temple is the local religious center. The main deity is Fude Zhengshen, and other gods are worshipped together, such as Wugu Xiandi and Gugong Sanwang. (Original) 百年老廟，地方信仰中心。主祀福德正神，配祀五穀先帝、古公三王等神明。

(Translated by Google) I remember when I came to Hualien for the first time, I often came here to worship because I was nearby. It was also the first temple I came to Hualien to worship. This year, I still come to Fu'an Tuigong with my family to light up lanterns and pray for Tai Sui. The service staff are as usual , are very patient and help believers with services and answers. The temple staff are very kind, and the temple officials are also very kind. It is a popular Tuigong temple in Hualien City. There is a giant Tudigong statue on the second floor that is very conspicuous. You can ask for fortune-telling and ask questions, and you can also come here to replenish your luck in normal times. During the Lunar New Year, there are openings to replenish luck. Wu Caishen also provides some wealth lanterns and you can throw a cup to ask for the mother of money. Lord Tiger also offers believers to exchange for the mother of money. Usually, they light ten sticks of incense. , the temple is considerate of the believers and does not open the second floor for worship when it rains, so they light nine pillars of incense on rainy days. Attached is the Amnesty Day in 2025. If you have time, you can come and say hello to the Tudigong. The Tudigong loves mochi the most. There are also the most authentic traditional mochi nearby (but usually if there is a big festival, you have to call to make a reservation). During major festivals, the temple also puts on plays for the Earthly God to enjoy^^ (Original) 記得第一年來花蓮時，因為在附近就常常來這裡拜拜，也是來花蓮拜拜的第一間廟，今年依舊與家人們一起來福安土地公這裡，點光明燈與安太歲，服務處人員如同往常，都很有耐心，幫忙信眾服務與解答，廟方人員都很和善，廟公也很和善，是花蓮市區香火鼎盛的一間土地公廟，二樓有巨型土地公像很顯眼。可以求籤問事，平時也可以來補補運，農曆過年期間有開放補運，武財神也有提供點財神燈可以擲杯求錢母，虎爺也有提供信眾換錢母，一般時候是點十柱香，下雨廟方體貼信眾不開放二樓參拜，所以下雨天就點九柱香。隨文附上2025年天赦日，有空可以來跟土地公問聲好，土地公最愛吃麻糬，附近也有最道地的傳統麻糬（但通常如果遇到大節日要打電話預定），大節日廟方也都有出戲給土地公爺爺欣賞^^

(Translated by Google) I came here for some light today, and the service was super considerate! The landlady upstairs is very kind. (Original) 今天來點光明燈了，服務超級貼心！樓上的土地公爺爺很慈祥。

(Translated by Google) Every time I go to Hualien, I must come to worship and thank the (Original) 每次到花蓮，一定要來參拜，感謝保佑

(Translated by Google) Hualien people working in other places Every time I come back, I will come here to pray for the blessings of the Lord of the Land. The location here is great, and your impetuous mind will calm down when you come here. (Original) 花蓮人在外地工作 每次回來都會來這求土地公保佑 這裡位置很棒，浮躁的心來這裡都會變得平穩

Really nice hot springs — we went on a quiet day so it was extra enjoyable. The place is clean, and the water is pleasant. Make sure to bring your own swimwear and swim cap, otherwise you’ll need to buy them at the entrance. The area isn’t very big though, so it might get crowded on busy days.

Nice hot spring pool place with both cold and hot pools available. Even have a water slide, but it’s only for kids under 140 cm tho. The food is nice there, especially the beef noodle soup (because the soup bowl was humongous.

It's a brand new Hot Spring and future geothermal Electric Area. People are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very good with creative as well as very tasty food. Very creative hot spring with cold water pool area and play area for kids. It's about less than 10 minutes away from the main road but worthwhile to go visit. It's surrounded by Mountain with beautiful sceneries.

The hot springs area is a little Paradise. The facilities and service are first class both for the spa and the restaurant. Importantly the water is directly from the natural hot spring and not just heated spring water. Its all well worth the journey and the expense

Fantastic relaxing spa experience and very child friendly area! Highly recommend anyone whom wants hot spring spa facilities near to Chisang and Taitung. Great food! Visit their website to purchase their package for a fun-filled day!

The atmosphere of the hot springs was very peaceful and relaxing. The changing rooms were very clean. The pudding after the hot springs was delicious and a nice touch, although there was a bit of confusion about how to get it and who was joining the activity so I felt like this part could’ve been smoother. The time dedicated to each activity was about right for me although some people finished making the wreaths earlier and were waiting around for dinner. I feel that there could’ve been more proactive instruction and organisation during this craft session and perhaps it would be nice to do something connected with the local indigenous culture. The meal included various dishes that were all well-presented and well-introduced. I particularly liked the creative table decorations which brought some Christmas magic to the room. The atmosphere was a bit awkward at times with the music and some technical issues, but Santa Claus performed well and entertained the kids and adults in spite of those. I do think the organisation and overall smoothness of the day could have been better. The highlight was definitely the food, with a variety of dishes, using some new flavours and ingredients that I hadn’t tried before, although for me personally there was a bit too much and I felt very full by the end. However, there was the option to package the leftover food and take it away. The other highlight was hearing the Bunun children sing, along with an explanation of what each song was about. I felt that this was the most touching part of the day. Overall a good experience.

We came on a Monday and shared the place with only 8 other people. Brand new facilities. Has high end feel to it. 4 pools to choose from.

Great outing. Definitely recommend for at least half a day! Although it was very empty, it was a lot of fun. Not sure about the authenticity… The staff are very friendly and there is a lot to do! Great value for the ticket. They also accept student ids from outside of Taiwan.

Went on a weekday afternoon. No queues for tickets, gondola and rides. Wear shorts and sandals for water rides. You’ll get wet. Lockers cost $20, and $99 for a raincoat. Might wanna get a cheaper one before coming. Once the fun is over do visit the cultural village for a glimpse into Formosan aboriginal history

If you’re planning a trip around Sun Moon Lake, this place is definitely a nice add-on for a half or full-day visit. 🎢 Theme Park Side Surprisingly fun! There are roller coasters, a big drop tower, and some smaller rides, not huge like Universal, but enough to keep you entertained for a few hours. It’s quite family friendly too. If you go on weekdays, lines are usually short. 🏞️ Cultural Village This is the highlight. The shows are well done, especially the dance performances; they’re lively and meaningful. You can actually learn a lot about local aboriginal culture here. 🌸 European Garden Area A bit random but really pretty! There’s a European style castle, fountains, and flower gardens, perfect for taking photos. 🚠 Getting There Best way is by the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway — super scenic ride and drops you right at the park entrance. You can also drive or take a shuttle bus, but the cable car view is worth it. 🍱 Food & Tips Food options inside are decent, not too pricey for a theme park, though not gourmet either. Try to go early so you can catch both the rides and the shows. 💬 Overall Feel Honestly, it’s a nice blend of culture and fun. Great for travelers who like exploring cultural spots with a touch of adventure.

We took the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway from Ita Thao to enter the park (highly recommend). The park was both incredibly entertaining and informational. As someone that was unfamiliar with Formosan Aboriginal history, I enjoyed the cultural exhibits and showcases. The staff were very friendly.

Avoid at all cost especially with small kids und er a hight of 130cm and over 100cm. There are hardly any rides for that hight yet you still have to pay . In general the park costs way more than it's worth. Even as an adult the rides deliver very little with many rides being closed at random times throughout the admitting short opening hours The other thing that I found to be quiet weird is the disconnect between the name of the place and it's actual theme, there's nothing aboriginal about the Spaniards, Alladin, space mountain or Aloha a dinosaur theme ride which was out of order. Do not go here this place is a tourist scam it's not worth it and is best to be avoided

The water theme park was not packed. You could ride the rides a couple of times. The place looks magical. I would go back

Amazing water rides and a super refreshing vibe. The place is clean, safe, and well-managed.

Stumbled upon this place accidentally when I was returning back to hualien from qixingtan. Very beautiful place with lots of flowers. Would spend more time here enjoying the view but had to rush off to catch a bus (which never came). It’s hard to come here if you don’t have a car. Get ready to call a taxi back.

I’ve been to Hualien a couple of times, but never had a chance to visit this pretty garden! How fun!

A garden with bunch of colourful flower is connect to si fang ba di and seven star beach/lake

it was ok, not a lot to do

A tourist attraction for photos but nothing special

Very relaxing place,where you can see the garden and mountain

beuatiful

Very windy and sunny! Think we gotten a sunburn here. But it was so fun walking along the beach, finding the perfect pebble. The toilet was closed at that time, so be aware of your toilet needs. There's an old lady selling snacks by the carpark too if you want to buy snacks.

Really wonderful beach. The highland is an especially beautiful part. Be careful of the lady who is renting bicycles though, they are in terrible condition. Choose the cycles with wider tyres. The ones with thinner tyres are susceptible to punctures. Check brakes and tyre pressure as well. There is a restaurant on the beach but we didn't have time to try it out.

A good place to relax, but swimming is not possible due to dangerous waves and currents.

Relaxing and beautiful stone beach. Not much else to do here, but the experience of just watching such a great view and watching and hearing the waves coming in was pretty awesome. Even the mountains surrounding the area were pretty nice

A beach in Hualien that's facing the Pacific Ocean. The waves are really strong here, so swimming is not advisable. It's near the airport so fighter jets come across from time to time. The visitor center doesn't open up until 10AM. It's nice to go here via bike and follow the biking trail.

Beautiful beach with crystal clear water. Make sure you take your own shade as there is none on the beach ⛱️ nice town to look around after you have had an afternoon on the beach. Cafes and restaurants here as well as a family store. Nice place to spend the morning or afternoon

I was here a few months ago and I also have been in many other beaches in Taiwan. The few words that I would like to describe this beach are folksy, pebbly and spacious. Since this beach is something that better to sightsee and enjoy the landscape from another side of Hualien mountains rather than swimming or doing water activities. You can try to build the rock tower as high as you can and take many photos with good natural colors. I’d rate this as 7/10 for a seashore to visit.

A. Humble town temple decorated with marble from the quarries in the area.

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(Translated by Google) The scenery of Lingguang Tower is very good Visited again on 4/17 and witnessed the skyline changing and Uranus disappearing (Original) 靈光塔風景很好 4/17再訪 見證了 天際線改變 天王星消失

(Translated by Google) I have never seen such kind of prayer support in a Buddhist temple. I am very touched. This is truly done. I hope I can have the opportunity to participate. (Original) 佛寺這樣的助念.從未看過很感動.這才是真正的做到位.希望能有機會參加

(Translated by Google) It may have been a Japanese temple in the past, but it still retains some garden views. It is quiet and pleasant, and there is an old house coffee shop worthy of tasting right next to it. (Original) 曾經可能是日式寺院，仍保留一些庭園景觀，幽靜宜人，旁邊即有一家值得品味老宅咖啡店。

(Translated by Google) There is a rare piece of pure land in the city. Even if you go there on the weekend, you will feel as if you are far away from the hustle and bustle, peaceful and quiet. Note that there is a black and white native dog in the temple. It will suddenly bark at strangers. Don't run away. As long as you don't stimulate it, it will calm down. (Original) 市區內，難得的一方淨土，即使週末前往，也彷彿遠離塵囂，安詳靜謐。注意寺院內有隻黑白相間的土狗，會突然對陌生人狂吠，千萬別落跑，只要不去刺激，牠就會安靜下來

(Translated by Google) The environment is very quiet... (Original) 環境很清悠…..