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The Su-Hua Highway affects eastern Taiwan businesses, which launch major promotions and even give away cars

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Due to continuous heavy rain on the 14th that caused landslides and disrupted traffic on the Su-Hua Highway, Taiwan Railways added extra services to ease transportation. Meanwhile, hotels in eastern Taiwan, Taiwanese tourist bus companies, and hot spring operators in Zhiben, Taitung, are all offering great deals. Among them, the Hualien County Hotel Association...

 
By MOOK Travel Life Network, Li Xinyi, compiled and reported

On the 14th, continuous heavy rain on the Su-Hua Highway caused landslides, leading to traffic disruption. In addition to adding more train services, Taiwan Railways saw hotels in eastern Taiwan, tourist bus companies, and hot spring operators in Zhiben, Taitung, offer attractive discounts. Notably, the Hualien County Hotel Association and the Homestay Association have launched joint campaigns with local businesses, including discounted stays in Hualien during the spring travel season with chances to win big prizes and complimentary local gifts. The grand prize is a car, aiming to encourage tourists to use public transport to visit Hualien.

Affected by the Su-Hua Highway situation, eastern Taiwan hotels and tourist bus operators have joined forces to offer discount promotions to attract visitors. (Photo provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
 
Starting from January 1st, apart from the county government’s “2012 Love Hualien Countdown Party,” the East Rift Valley Office of the Tourism Bureau has also introduced the “Discover Happiness, Have Fun in Luye” route, while the East Coast Office has organized events to welcome the first sunrise. The Hualien County Hotel Association is offering an event from January 1st to 31st, 2013, where guests staying at member hotels and spending over NT$1,000 can get a lottery ticket at the train station’s tourism service center with their receipts. For every NT$1,000 spent, one lottery ticket is given, and for NT$2,000, two tickets, and so on. Prizes include domestic cars, 3C products, and accommodation vouchers. Throughout January, the Hualien County Homestay Association is giving out around 100 bags of high-quality Hualien rice daily at the train station—visitors can get a free bag by showing their homestay receipt. Guests can also enter a draw with their receipt to win a free future homestay night, plus other major prizes such as tablets and LCD TVs. Taiwan Tourist Buses are offering a NT$200 cash discount on all their Taroko Insight Tours, Cultural & Wellness Tours, and Valley Farming Experience Tours from January 1st to March 31st, 2013.

Operators of key businesses in the Zhiben Hot Spring area, including hotels, restaurants, and arts and crafts shops, are actively providing discounts to passengers of the Dingdong Bus Mountain Line. Starting December 1st, those holding same-day bus tickets, Dingdong Mountain Line commuter or student cards, or the Taitung County Government’s “Happy Free Card” can enjoy discounts when visiting Zhiben Hot Spring, Fuyeh Hot Spring Resort, Zhiben Royal Hotel, Zhiben Tonmao Hot Spring Hotel, Gaoye Grand Hotel, Hongquan Hot Spring Resort, Yixuan Hotel, Dongyouji Hot Spring Resort, Zhiben Hot Spring Forest Recreation Area, and Tiehua Village.
 
The Tourism Bureau stated that the Su-Hua Highway is expected to reopen to small passenger vehicles by December 31st, to 20-ton medium buses before Lunar New Year, and to large buses after the Spring Festival.
Discount Details
Hotel Name
Details
Notes
Silks Club Far Eastern Plaza Hualien
1. Free shuttle (from Hualien Railway Station to the hotel)
2. Dining discount (20% off dining with Taiwan Railways ticket)
3. 2-night/3-day Hualien trip: weekday stay extension discounts, free room upgrade, and two free dinners included
3. Valid from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 (not applicable during Lunar New Year holidays)
 
President Hotel
50% off weekday rates + 10%, 60% off weekend rates + 10%
Harmony Hotel Hualien
1. 20% discount on travel concierge packages
2. Free shuttle (from railway and airport to hotel, and fixed-time free shuttle for self-guided city tours)
3. 200 NT$ discount on dining
4. 2-night/3-day Hualien trip: weekday stay extension discounts, free room upgrade, and two free dinners included
 
 
4. Valid from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 (not applicable during Lunar New Year holidays)
Miramar Hotel
 
 
1. Existing weekend half-price stay promotion extended to February 3, 2013
 
2. 2-night/3-day Hualien trip: weekday stay extension discounts, free room upgrade, and two free dinners included
2. Valid from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 (not applicable during Lunar New Year holidays)
January 1, 2013 ~ March 31, 2013 (Not applicable during Lunar New Year holiday)
Yanbo Grand Hotel
1. A 3-day, 2-night tour of Hualien, with discounts for extended stays on weekdays, free room upgrade, and two complimentary dinners.
2. Weekday stay with one night and two meals for NT$3,999.
1. Promotion valid from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 (Not applicable during Lunar New Year holiday)
2. Not applicable during Lunar New Year holiday.
Ideal Land Resort Hotel
3-day, 2-night tour of Hualien, with discounts for extended stays on weekdays, free room upgrade, and two complimentary dinners.
January 1, 2013 ~ March 31, 2013 (Not applicable during Lunar New Year holiday)
Lantian Lipool Hotel
1. Free car, scooter, and kick scooter tour package for Hualien when staying after arriving by plane or Taiwan Railways.
2. Up to 50% discount for extended weekday stays in Classic Room or Deluxe Family Room.
Before the end of 2011
Huilan Inn
Stay on weekdays before the end of the year and enjoy a sea view double room with one night and two meals for just NT$2,012.
 
Ambassador Hotel
Cozy double room starting from NT$1,500
Until the end of 2011
 

 
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