What is Hualien special?

What is Hualien special?

Visitors to the county can enjoy the impressive gorges at Taroko National Park, the magnificence of Yushan National Park, the stunning natural landscapes of the East Coast National Scenic Area, and the rustic charms of the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. Wherever you go in Hualien, nature is there to greet you.

Which country is Hualien?

Taiwan
Hualien City (pinyin: Huālián Shì; Wade-Giles: Hua¹-lien² Shih⁴; Hokkien POJ: Hoa-lian-chhī or Hoa-liân-chhī) is a county-administered city and the county seat of Hualien County, Taiwan. It is located on the east coast of Taiwan on the Pacific Ocean, and has a population of 106,368 inhabitants.

How do I get from Taipei to Hualien?

You can go to Hualien by the following ways. (1) Take the shuttle bus to Taipei Railway Main Station then take train to Hualian or (2) Take the shuttle bus to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), which takes about 50 min and connect on the local flight (35 min) to Hualien Airport (HUN) .

How do I get from Taipei to Taroko National Park?

Getting there Some tourists opt to take the train to Hualien City and then take a bus to the national park area while those on group tours often take a private coach from Taipei that takes them directly to the park. It’s a three-hour drive from Taipei to the park, so this option is often most popular.

Is Hualien near Taipei?

The distance between Taipei and Hualien Station is 118 km. The road distance is 156.3 km. How do I travel from Taipei to Hualien Station without a car? The best way to get from Taipei to Hualien Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $10 – $16.

What is the meaning of Hualien?

Proper noun Hualien. A county in eastern Taiwan. quotations ▼ A city in and the administrative seat of Hualien County, Taiwan.

Where can I swim in Hualien?

Jici Beach About 30 minutes south of Hualien City is the best swimming beach in the Hualien Area. Jici Beach! Great for swimming in the summer time and surfing in the winter, Jici is one of only a handful of sand beaches along the central East Coast.

Can you swim in Taroko Gorge?

Gorgeous Qixingtan is a beautiful pebble beach between Hualien and Taroko Gorge, so it’s easy to stop there where traveling between the two, and most day tours to Taroko Gorge stop at the beach on the way back to Hualien. You can’t swim there because the tide and waves are very strong, but the views are unbeatable.

What is special about Taroko Gorge?

However, what really makes Taroko Gorge so special is its stunning scenery. The gorge was shaped by thousands of years of erosion and carved out by the Liwu River that flows right through it.

Does Taiwan have grab or Uber?

While Uber, lyft, grab or didi became commonplace in many countries, but not so much in Taiwan, most people are not used to it yet, not up to speed yet.

Can you swim in Taiwan?

Beaches on Taiwan’s east coast If you do fancy a dip, the following beaches all allow swimming. Located in northeastern Yilan County, Wai’ao Beach, also known as Wushigang is Taiwan’s top surf beach, and great for swimming too. There are plenty of local surf outfits where you can rent boards and pick up some lessons.