Travel 4 Days in Hualien: Best Vacation Spots in Hualien

Day 1 | Morning

Farglory Ocean Park

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday (9:30-17:00), Saturday, Sunday and Taiwan consecutive holidays (9:00-17:00). Summer July 1st - August 31st (9:00-18:30).

Ticket Price: 890 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: No. 189, Shoufeng Township, Hualien City, Taiwan 974

Hualien Farglory Ocean Park has eight theme parks, which are very suitable for family trips. The Ocean Village, Adventure Island and other projects in the theme park bring children a dreamy day. There are buildings with special shapes and unique styles on the streets of Ocean Village. Adventure Island is divided into Sea Lion Theater, Adventure Island Aquarium and other interesting projects. You can go to the experience pool to feed dolphins and get in touch with them.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Elmo Ko: This planned long journey, specially from Taipei to kill Hualien at 7:30 pm on the 14th, book 8/14 Yuanxiong Yuelai Hotel, but only stayed until about 1 am on the 15th, the hotel staff service did not discount because of the early morning, enthusiasm, hotel staff "Chen Shunyi" Mr. The door ～ does not exaggerate the doorway to welcome, also told us that there is a call to ask the network for our data, want to contact us ～ The first time I stayed in the hotel was still concerned, how did not arrive ～ Gan Ganxin! Also because we stayed for two consecutive days (because we couldn't have the same room because of two orders), we specially arranged a room close to the pool, which is convenient for us to play nearby tomorrow morning, and told us to try the other side tomorrow, the scenery is beautiful (the mountain side) I really appreciate the "Chen Shunyi" service staff, you are really great ～ There is another service staff "Yang Bingmei", who is very enthusiastic to help us complete the check-in procedures and take the initiative to help us carry a lot of luggage with the baggage cart. (Push into the room is ～ Chen Shunyi service staff), let the body a little tired of us, complete the check-in and rest early ～ Yuanxiongyue come to the hotel really because of you two, let me not consider it, next time you come to Hualien must be in the list of stays (only), Also strongly recommend it to everyone ～ When you check in today (15th), God! We were upgraded to a sea view room ～ really lucky ㄛ! The scenery is like the service staff said, very beautiful, endless sea, the mood is relaxed in an instant ～ This is a holiday ⛱️～ Thank you Yuanxiong (I am really happy to help us arrange the seaside quietly) ～ Recommend everyone, Yuanxiong is really worth your visit ⋯ Great 👍

梅: The scenery of the cable car is very beautiful! The play facilities in the park are very fun, and there are many marine life in the marine biology museum! Suitable for a family to play

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Farglory Ocean Park, Pine Garden next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Pine Garden

Ticket Price: 60 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 65, Songyuan Street, Hualien City, Hualien County

The Pine Garden is a well-known local art exhibition hall, as well as restaurants and gift shops. The most famous one in the annex is the Ryukyu pine. The Japanese planted more than 100 trees at that time, forming a very dense small forest. Later, due to typhoons and pests, only 30 old pine trees remained standing here. The 1st and 2nd floors of the annex are indoor art exhibition spaces, and there is a pavilion at the back for the public to rest and enjoy the shade.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Claire Young: It's a very quiet and very good place to take pictures, and there is a coffee shop inside.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Pine Garden, Parkview Hotel Hualien nearby is the best place to stay.

Parkview Hotel Hualien

The Parkview Hotel Hualien (Hualian Meilun Dafandian) is located close to a golf course.

Guests have four restaurants to choose from at the Parkview Hotel Hualien: Garden Court Western Restaurant, which offers a Western-style buffet; the Village Chinese Restaurant, where guests can enjoy Cantonese main dishes along with dim sum; Matsu Japanese Restaurant, which serves up Japanese food, and the Garden Room, where Western food is served.

Business travelers can make use of banquet halls to host conferences, events and weddings.

During your leisure time, you can burn off some calories at the gym, get some sun by the pool, practice your pool skills with friends in the billiards room or unwind in the on-site spa.

Day 2 | Morning

Chihsing Tan Katsuo Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Sun,8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: No. 148, Qixing St., Dahan Vil., Xincheng Township, Taiwan

Hualien is rich in bonito due to the annual Kuroshio tide, and fishermen turn bonito into bonito and sell it all over the world. When you come here, you can better appreciate the grand occasion of the original factory. The characteristics and history of the fishing village are worth exploring, and the planning here is clear, the theme is clear, the equipment is also very complete, and the viewing is very strong. You can also sign up to experience homemade octopus and bonito flakes.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Chihsing Tan Katsuo Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Hualien Ji-An Shrine.

Hualien Ji-An Shrine

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Sun,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 345-1, Zhongxing Road, Hualien County

Keishuin was founded in 1917 AD, formerly known as the "Yoshinobu Sect" of the Shingon School of Koya Sect, and was renamed Keishuin in 1945. Eighty-eight Buddha statues with historical value are placed in the courtyard.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Free OT: This time, there are many people. This is a Japanese religious belief. Although many people belong to a quiet place.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Gaeavilla Resort is the best places.

Gaeavilla Resort

More than 30 years ago, "Jun Da Group" chose Hualien Ji'an Gancheng, which is located in the foothills of the Central Mountains, to establish an organic herb business that protects the natural ecology. The changing seasons, farmers farming and pasturing, flowers, herbs, green, insects and birds singing, have made Junda Group a steady development into the index industry in the east.

After three years of preparation and construction, "Gaeavilla Resort" officially opened on May 16, 2019. We look forward to allowing more guests to Hualien to experience the truth, goodness and beauty of organic herbs, and to feel more A comprehensive, caring and complete vacation experience.
"Gaeavilla Resort",in the country and rare in the world featuring organic vanilla as its theme, has swept the tourist market since its opening. When you come here, you can sniff the fragrance of vanilla in the breeze at will, and meet the pure natural ecology on the 20,000 square meters of non-toxic land. The green building that respects the environment and the highly private space allow the body and mind to rest in the mountains, the sea, the heaven and the earth, to exile oneself leisurely, deep into the dialogue with everything, immersed in the inner peace and tranquility.

Day 3 | Morning

Chinan National Forest Recreation Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: No. 65, Linyuan Rd, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 974

Because the forest area in the pond is condescending, it is a good place to overlook the scenery of Liyu Lake. There is also a coffee and tea place here, which is convenient for tourists to rest here, enjoy the scenery of Liyu Lake, and learn about the surrounding mountains according to the map. Chinei Forest Area was the distribution center for the logging of Papaya Mountain (2500m) from the 1950s to the 1970s. Up to now, the ancient timber ropeway (also known as Liulong) and German-made bouncing cars are still preserved in Chinan District. Large steam skidders are available for visitors to visit.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Skcf.

Skcf

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 350 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 20 Yongfu Street, Linrongli, Fenglin Town, Hualien County, Taiwan

Located in the scenic Huadong Rift Valley, the Zhaofeng Leisure Farm, covering an area of 726 hectares, is a well-known leisure place in the Huadong Rift Valley. When the car walks on the 9th line of Huadong Rift Valley and Taiwan, and passes through Fenglin Town, it will definitely be attracted by the eye-catching cow sign on the roadside and come in to find out. In the farm area, it is specially designed as a large and exquisite European-style garden, as well as the dairy cow area showing the scenery of the pasture, the cute animal area, the orchard area with fruit production in all seasons, etc., providing tourists with a variety of leisure space. There are also accommodation and hot springs on the farm.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Celine's B&B is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Celine's B&B

Day 4 | Morning

Chi-ch'i Swimming Resort

Ticket Price: 100 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Chi-ch'i Swimming Resort, Taiwan

In the past, the Amis people used the natural terrain here to dry the salt, and after each hunt, they would drop by here to take the salt and go home, which is very convenient. The Amis people used to call it "KAROROAN", citing its "Kalu Bay" as the place name. There is a Basaki rest area on the north side of the bathing area, which is a good place to overlook the bay. The smooth curves and white waves of the entire Isozaki Bay are constantly rushing towards the shore layer by layer, and the beautiful parallel lines splashing are all in sight. The beach provides a variety of water activities, such as jet skis, speedboats, canoes, paragliders, leisure boats, banana boats, waterwheels, towing circles and other exciting and fun marine activities. 20 characteristic cabins will also be built, allowing tourists to experience the pulse of nature in the cabins.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Sculpture Museum.

Sculpture Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: No. 6, Wenfu Rd., Hualien City, Hualien City, Taiwan

The Hualien Stone Sculpture Museum is the first stone sculpture museum in Taiwan, displaying a collection of stone sculptures. The parts displayed in the museum include: resumes and works of famous stone carving artists in previous international stone carving art seasons, collection data and Hualien stone art environment information, etc. The museum will regularly launch exhibitions of well-known writers' creations. The museum will change the stone sculptures in the museum every three months, which are the fine products collected over the years and through the holding of international stone sculpture activities. There are also large-scale fixed stone sculptures in the part outside the museum. While quietly admiring the beauty of stone carvings, you can stop and rest here if you are tired of shopping.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.