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Nestled between the pacific coast and the Central Mountain Range, the Hualien is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities of Taiwan. Hualien is noted for the large amount of marble it produces. With its marble buildings, its coastline and its network of tributaries that run through the city, Hualien is surely a picturesque locale to visit. The warm climate that stays all round the year makes a stay in Hualien all the more enjoyable. Attractions in Hualien: Hualien is a small city though the attractions here are quite a few in number.
Given below are some of the most visited locations of the city: - The Beibin Seashore Park, Nanbin Seashore Park and Meilun Seashore Park run along the shore with their shady lines of palm trees. With their and lush vegetation and the tranquil blue spread of the Pacific ahead, these parks are some of the most beautiful places to visit.
- The Abode of Still Thoughts, a Tzu-zhi Buddhist temple is a humble construction with a quiet Japanese garden.
- The Yenpin Prefectural Temple constructed during the Qing rule, is an antique structure, and also the oldest temple of Hualien.
- Chishingtan is a few minutes drive to the north of Hualien city. With a beautiful coastline and restaurants serving authentic seafood, this place is truly worth visiting.
- Hualien Ocean Park is a huge park replete with every element of entertainment. Featuring a wide variety of marine life, ferris wheel, cable car and eatery, the park is a popular destination in Hualien.
- The river beds that crisscross the city provide beautiful locales for enjoying a walk.
- A few miles from the city, is the Torako Gorge which draws in innumerable tourists every year. How to reach Hualien: Hualien is a 3 hours ride from Taipei. Domestic flights are available to Hualien from all major cities of Taiwan.
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