East Rift Valley Scenic Area

　　The East Rift Valley Scenic Area was established in 1997 and is one of Taiwan’s ten most renowned scenic areas. This “green corridor” connecting Hualien and Taitung boasts a uniquely beautiful natural environment and simple, warm-hearted local culture, attracting large numbers of domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and vacation every year.

　　The East Rift Valley Scenic Area features a highly diverse range of tourist attractions. Places such as Liyu Lake and Chinan Forest Recreation Area in Hualien, Lichuan Fish Farm, Shin Kong Chao Feng Farm, Lintianshan Industrial Culture Park, Hualien Guangfu Sugar Refinery, Liushishi Mountain, Ruisui Ranch, Chikeshan, as well as Dapuo Pond, Chihshang, Red Leaf Hot Springs, Chulu Ranch, and Taitung Native Plants Garden in Taitung County, are all excellent destinations for exploring Eastern Taiwan.

　　The East Rift Valley Scenic Area is a great place to visit all year round. Especially popular are the East Rift Valley International Paragliding Competition held in August in Luye Township, and the Golden Flower Season at Jinxueshan in Yuli and Liushishi Mountain in Fuli in September, which draw global attention and see a continuous stream of domestic and international visitors.

　　East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Must-visit reason: One of Taiwan’s most popular scenic spots among tourists