Two-Day Tour to Rice Valley Canyon: Experience Both East and West Music Festivals in One Trip

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

The Hualien-Taitung region in eastern Taiwan boasts rolling mountains, majestic canyons, and breathtaking views of the vast Pacific Ocean. It's not only a popular destination for domestic travelers but also highly favored by international visitors. In autumn and winter, there are two unmissable music and art festivals — the Taroko Gorge Music Festival and the Cihtong Harvest Moon Art Festival — both held on the last weekend of October. Travelers might want to plan a two-day trip to Hualien and Taitung, collecting the beauty of both the canyon and the sea of rice fields over a weekend getaway.

Hualien – Taroko Gorge Music Festival
The Taroko Gorge Music Festival was first launched in 2002, centering around the natural beauty of the national park and intellectual exploration, while integrating the artistic value of music to add a richer humanistic dimension to the park. Over the years, the festival has become a renowned musical event in eastern Taiwan, attracting domestic and international visitors from all over every year.

Recommended Attractions: Taroko National Park, Qingshui Cliffs, Zhuilu Old Trail, Qixingtan Scenic Area, Rueisuei Spring International Tourist Hotel, Shiti Ping, Xinshe Terraces, Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park, Sakuragawa Trail, Dongmen Night Market, Danongdafu Plain Forest, Sun Plaza, Xibao Elementary School, County Road 193, Lushui Trail