The hottest check-in spots on the East Coast
Hualien Chapter
With the breeze coming from the sea, we embark on a journey to Hua-tung, where the coastline of Eastern Taiwan is always fascinating. This time, we come to Hualien, where the wavy rice fields stretch out to meet the sea, and the sea waves splash against the sea caves. With an itinerary planned based on the hottest check-in spots, we visit the most unique places of the East Coast, allowing the healing scenery to impress us on our journey.
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Changhong Bridge
A beautiful rainbow bridge between mountains and sea
Spanning the mouth of the Siouguluan River, the colorful Changhong Bridge forms a beautiful rainbow image at the intersection of mountains and seas, making it a famous photography landmark on the East Coast. Tourists can stand on the bridge and overlook Ci'poran or stroll along the trail by the creek, watching various waterbirds foraging by the riverbed. If you're tired from walking, why not take a break at the nearby "The New Pacific 1" and enjoy a cup of coffee while admiring the beautiful scenery of the East Coast?
68-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County
Business hours for the New Pacific 1: 08:30~17:00
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Baqi Gazebo
Overlooking the scenery of the cerulean East Coast
The Bashi Observatory is a rare high point on the coastal highway. Climbing onto the Baci Gazebo, you can overlook the Ji-qi Bay, Gui-hou Cape, and Xinshe Cliff. Blowing the gentle sea breeze and admiring the cerulean Pacific Ocean and mountain scenery, you can forget about the hard work along the way. There is a rest area with toilets and a tuck shop here. You can take a break here, enjoy a meal, and continue your journey.
31.5-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County
The coastal highway is often affected by thick fog and landslides so drive carefully.
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Tropic of Cancer Marker
Encounter at 23.5 ° N latitude.
The Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker, located on the Hualien-Taitung Coastal Highway, marks the easternmost boundary of Taiwan, where the Tropic of Cancer passes through. Its tall white tower beside the Pacific Ocean is eye-catching, often attracting tourists to take photos and check in. Visiting this place in summer can also witness the spectacle of "standing pole without shadow."
70.5-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County
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Shimen Recreation Area
Feels like you are in a majestic movie scene
Going a little northward from Shiti Port, you will reach Shimen Recreation Area. Compared to Shitiping, Shimen is smaller, but it’s the top choice for people who want to avoid crowds and watch the sea quietly. There are all kinds of sea-eroded spectacles here, all of which are powerful and stunning to watch. In one of them, the sea waves splash against a sea cave in the shape of a “March” automobile. By applying your photography skill, pictures taken here at different times, angles, light, or at different levels of tide will yield one-of-a-kind picture that feel like movie scenes.
60-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County
Take note of the level of tide. Do not visit in bad weather.
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Dashibishan Trail
Climb high to overlook the breathtaking seascape
Situated next to Jiqi Beach Park, Dashibishan Trail is truly a very friendly trail. When reaching the height, you can overlook the blue sea. That’s why this trail attracts so many people. Following the steps, it takes only about 15 minutes to get to the top. When you turn around, you will face the magnificent sea and the blue sky that seem to blend into each other. It is both breathtaking and healing.
No.49, Gui’an, Fengbin Township, Hualien County. The entry is diagonally across the street.
The trail consists entirely of steps that travel upward.
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Shitiping
See the most dazzling blue of Hua-tung.
The coast of Shitiping is rich in ecological resources and is a good place for observing the intertidal zone, diving and rock fishing. The vast scenic area allows you to spend as much time as you like. Most visitors will walk along the shore to see the special landform of rocks, or climb up the 17-meter-high Cuesta to overlook the geological landscape of Shitiping and the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean.
65-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County
Do not climb the Cuesta in bad weather.
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Ocean Home • Wild Market in Yanliao
Summer Hippie Festival
It is not an overstatement to say that the Ocean Home • Wild Market held in Yanliao Beach in July is the most characteristic market in Taiwan. Handicraft artisans gather here from all over the country to set their booths next to the sea and share with the visitors the works that they painstakingly made. The Ocean Home • Wild Market will not let you down even if you are not buying anything particular. Hippies and freedom lovers should not miss it
No.82, Fude, Yanliao Township, Hualien County
It lasts for about a week in July
It’s hard to find a parking space near the market. Please plan your transportation beforehand.
The environment of the market needs to be maintained by all of us. Do not litter. Urinate and defecate only in the toilets.
Say “No” to drugs and help to report them.
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Shimen Twin Heart Stone
The romantic seascape that echoes the loving hearts.
Compared to other attractions, the Twin Heart Stone located at Shimen Banshaojiao Recreation Area is less visited by people. Therefore, it means that visitors can often avoid crowds and enjoy their world of loving hearts in private. If you stroll along the meadow by the sea, you can’t miss this twin heart installation artwork. Embrace your lover and take a picture with the twin hearts in front of the swell of the sea to engrave the moment in your memories. Pledging eternal love in front of the mountain and the sea can be so sweet and pure.
60-km point on Provincial Highway 11, Fengbin Township, Hualien County.