Explore both Taroko and Shiliufen Valleys in One Trip: A 2-Day Tour of Two Major Music Festivals in Eastern Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Eastern Taiwan’s Hualien-Taitung region boasts rolling mountains, spectacular canyons, and breathtaking views of the vast Pacific Ocean. It is 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 “Chihshang Harvest Arts Festival” — both held on the last weekend of October. Travelers may want to plan a 2-day trip to Hualien and Taitung to take in the beauty of both the canyon and the golden rice fields in one weekend getaway.

Hualien – Taroko Gorge Music Festival
The Taroko Gorge Music Festival was first launched in 2002, centered around the natural beauty and intellectual exploration of national parks, integrating the artistic value of music to further enrich the cultural depth of these protected areas. Over the years, the festival has become a renowned musical event in eastern Taiwan, attracting domestic and international visitors from near and far every year.

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