No need to travel abroad for a vacation — East Rift Valley's top four hotels are improbably stunning

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Hualien boasts a uniquely advantageous geographical location, surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine waters, making it a prime destination for both domestic and international tourists. Below are four carefully selected resort hotels in Hualien — each not only luxurious and comfortable, but also offering breathtaking views that transport you to a foreign holiday atmosphere. For travelers who prefer not to venture far for relaxation, these options are well worth considering.

1. Lide Dadi Resort Hotel in Hualien
Lide Dadi Resort Hotel is like a private paradise, brimming with an exhilarating ambiance. The resort area is spacious and lush, offering guests a serene escape. The resort grounds feature a vast garden, where visitors can enjoy nature up close. Even without leaving the resort, guests can indulge in a full holiday experience.

2. Hilton Hualien
Hilton Hualien is an educational and entertaining hotel, honored as the No. 1 family-friendly hotel in all of Asia by TripAdvisor, making it highly suitable for family trips. Aside from being a five-star property, the entire hotel incorporates various green building features, including solar panels for self-sustaining power supply, specially designed eco-conservation pools, and unique louvers, all conveying strong environmental values.

Additionally, the hotel has designed themed rooms inspired by Jimmy Liao’s picture books, as well as a 150-ping (approximately 495 m²) Happy Forest play area and other entertainment facilities, ensuring both adults and children can fully unwind during their stay.

3. Farglory Hotel Hualien
The exterior of Farglory Hotel Hualien is designed in a Victorian palace style, exuding an air of elegance and understated luxury. Nestled against the mountains and overlooking the sea on a hillside, it feels like a hidden paradise. Rooms on the second floor and above all feature observation balconies, offering sweeping views of the endless ocean and the night scenery of the Huatung Valley, perfectly complementing the leisurely mood of a vacation.