Bai Bao Stream originates from the southern foothills of Muguashan and is a tributary of the Hualien River in Taiwan. It is located in Chinan Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, and together with Laopu Stream, forms an important source of recharge water for Liyu Pond. The stream bed of Bai Bao Stream is rich in gemstones such as Toyota jade and serpentine. At the stream’s mouth, visitors can observe unique landforms such as capture bends formed by river capture. These river capture features tell the long-standing story of Bai Bao Stream, Laopu Stream, Wenlan Stream, and Liyu Pond, making it a truly unique historical landscape.
The Hualien Hakka Cultural Museum is located in Hualien Park in the town of Hualien, central Hualien County, Taiwan. It is the first Hakka cultural museum in eastern Taiwan. Though not large in size, the museum boasts a rich collection, allowing visitors to experience the diverse culture of the Hakka people in eastern Taiwan in this compact and exquisitely designed venue. The museum has two floors, where...
Hegan Temple is located beside the coastal highway in Yenliao Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. It was established in the 56th year of the Republic of China (1967) by Venerable Chuanqing, a disciple of the renowned Taiwanese Buddhist master Master Guangqin, during his practice here. Built against the mountainside, it is not only one of the most famous Buddhist sites in eastern Taiwan but also a sanctuary of Buddhist art, attracting numerous visitors daily...
Originally named Xinguang Zhaofeng Leisure Farm, Xinguang Muye Manor is located on the newly formed river land at the confluence of the Shoufeng River and the Hualien River in Fenglin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. It is a comprehensive farm integrating agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and leisure tourism. Covering an area of approximately 726 hectares, 256 hectares have been developed into a leisure farm and resort...
Taiwan's Fenglin Township has Dalongli and Shanxingli separated by the Hualien River. Since ancient times, during the dry season, there was only a bamboo footbridge for people to cross. In the summer of 1977, due to a typhoon, the bamboo bridge was washed away by floods. At that time, Chen Guoyi, the academic affairs director of Shanxing Elementary School, along with teachers Zhang Jian, Deng Yuying, Lin Baoxuan, and others...
Located at the foot of Mashishan Mountain in Guangfu Township, Hualien, Matai’an Wetland Ecological Park lies beside the Central Mountain Range, surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is a natural swampy wetland spanning an area of 12 hectares. The shallow Fudeng Stream originates from Mashishan Mountain, gathering spring water emerging from underground as it meanders from south to north through Matai’an Wetland Ecological Park...
The Hualien Sugar Factory was established in the 2nd year of the Republic of China (1913) and was once one of the most important sugar production centers in eastern Taiwan. Located in Guangfu Township, it was also commonly referred to as the Guangfu Sugar Factory. In the 91st year of the Republic of China (2002), due to the continuous decline in international sugar prices and Taiwan’s accession to the WTO, Taiwan Sugar decided to cease sugar production at the Hualien factory and transition toward tourism and leisure development...
Fuyuan Forest Recreation Area, also known as Butterfly Valley, is Taiwan’s largest camphor tree forest recreation area, famous for its Butterfly Valley and waterfall landscapes. It is located in Fuyuan Village, Ruisui Township, Hualien County, under the administration of the Hualien Forest District Office, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. Covering a total area of 235 hectares, it is a tourist destination that combines a forest amusement park, hot springs, and a resort...
Ruisui Ranch is an open leisure farm located in Ruisui Township, Hualien County, Taiwan, renowned for its free-range dairy cows and dairy product production. The water on the ranch comes from the clean sources of the Central Mountain Range, resulting in lush pasture and fresh air that are ideal for raising dairy cattle. The cows that graze on this pasture are generally healthy and robust, and the milk they produce is of high quality, with each cow yielding an average of about twenty kilograms of milk per day. In recent years, the government has strongly promoted agrotourism and leisure agriculture, leading to a continuous increase in visitors to Ruisui Ranch. As a result, the ranch has evolved from a simple grassland farm into a diversified tourist destination.
Huatung Valley is a valley landscape in eastern Taiwan, stretching approximately 180 kilometers from north to south and 2–7 kilometers from east to west, covering an area of about 1,000 square kilometers, with elevations ranging from 50 to 250 meters. It lies between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range, formed by the compression of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Spanning both Hualien and...
The Tropic of Cancer crosses four counties in Taiwan—Penghu, Chiayi, Nantou, and Hualien. When you stand with one foot on each side of the central stone slab at the base of the monument, one foot is in the tropics and the other in the northern temperate zone, offering a unique geographical experience. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Penghu, Chiayi, Nantou, and Hualien in Taiwan. Monuments are erected on both the eastern and western sides of the island...
Known as the "Mysterious Valley of Taroko," it is a famous tourist destination in Taiwan, located in the northwest of Hualien County on the eastern part of the island. Stretching for 20 kilometers, it is part of Taroko National Park. The cliffs on both sides rise thousands of feet high with jagged peaks piercing the sky; the mountains are steep and rugged, scattered with oddly shaped rocks. The valley features winding streams with rapid waters, tranquil woods, and secluded springs, exuding the continuous grandeur reminiscent of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, …
A man in his thirties left his hometown in Yunlin with all his family belongings and came to Taitung to start a tough pioneering journey. Eight years later, this man, now in his prime, came to Hualien with dreams in his heart. He established a freshwater clam farming business on the riverbank reclaimed land in Shoufeng Township, where rivers and waterways crisscross like a net. To show gratitude for how both his family and career were built upon the river...
Badouzih Fishing Port was built in 1975 and is the largest fishing port in northern Taiwan. The nearby fishing village often features spreads of dried agar and rows of “fish sheds.” This is a well-known fish processing hub in Taiwan, handling catches such as squid, anchovies, mackerel, and flying fish roe. Wangyou Valley is located between Badouzih and Changtanli...
The main entrance of Zhongzheng Park is located on Xin'er Road, which you can reach by climbing the steps or walking up the slope on the side. The park itself is divided into three levels. The first level features pavilions, a chess center, and recreational sports facilities, attracting large crowds of visitors on holidays. The second level is home to the Main Altar. Every year, the Ghost Festival ceremonies in Keelung...
Listed as a first-class historic site, Haimen Defensive Fortress is situated on a mountain in Sansha Bay, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City — commonly known as Ersha Bay Fort. Covering an area of over 400 pyeong, it is the most magnificent among Keelung’s coastal fortifications. The fortress features gates, gun emplacements, and the foundations of barracks walls all built from rock. Viewed from a distance, the Haimen Defensive Fortress rises amid lush green cliffs...
Due to the constant battering of northeasterly monsoon winds and the erosive force of ocean waves over the years, Heping Island has developed unique natural landscapes. Thousand-Layer Platform: The tofu rock formations at Thousand-Layer Platform were formed as rocks were eroded by sea tides over time, turning into square-shaped stones that, from a distance, resemble layers of terraced fields scattered across the landscape—an astonishing sight. Holland Cave: Holland Cave is located…
The beach in Aodi Fishing Village is one of the few remaining sandy coastal landscapes — small yet beautiful, making it a popular spot for locals to swim and play in the water during the summer. The nearby Octopus Swimming Pool also provides a safe place for those who prefer not to swim. Summer sunrises here are a rare coastal spectacle; sit by the shore, listen to the sound of the waves, and admire the magnificent sunrise over the colorful clouds, a truly refreshing experience...
Eluanbi Lighthouse is located within Kenting National Park and serves as an important navigational reference point for night vessels in the southern waters of Taiwan. The lighthouse is entirely white and circular in shape, consisting of four levels with 15 iron steps per level. It stands 18 meters tall with a base circumference of 110 meters, towering like a giant on the coast. The light inside the tower flashes automatically every 10 seconds…
Turtle Island is located at the Qín Bì Wōkǒu area in Taiwan. From afar, it resembles a sea turtle lying on the water, with its shell vividly lifelike and its texture closely matching that of a real turtle—hence the name. The waters around Turtle Island are crystal clear, earning it the nickname “Mirror Cove,” and it serves as an excellent natural fishing spot. …