Taiwan Itinerary: Independent Travel in Hualien
Hualien is a county located on the eastern coast of Taiwan, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Central Mountain Range to the west. It is Taiwan’s largest county, covering an area of approximately 4,628 square kilometers, and is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes and rich indigenous culture.
Hualien offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventure. Whether you’re exploring the majestic Taroko Gorge, experiencing indigenous traditions, or enjoying the serene coastal landscapes, Hualien provides an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking to connect with Taiwan’s diverse heritage and stunning environments.
Hualien Itinerary: Day 1
► Arrival Taoyuan Airport MRT transfer to ► Taipei Main Station ► By Taroko/Puyuma Express Trains : Price: NT$440 (about 2 hours and 20 minutes) ► Hualien TRA Station
3, 4, 5 Days Itinerary for Taiwan allows you to experience the best of the city, from its historical landmarks, culture, nature, and modern attractions to vibrant markets, scenic views, and delicious food. Here’s a detailed itinerary to help you make the most of your trip in Hualien. This is my recommended, suggested, or sample itinerary for Taiwan. Enjoy your trip to Taiwan.
● Breakfast:
▼ 10:00-11:00 Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park
▼ 11:20-12:10 Youyitsun Cultural and Creative
● 12:30-14:00 Lunch(Gong Zheng Bao Zi Hualien), Rest and Transportation.
▼ 14:30-15:30 Hualien Railway Culture Park
▼ 16:00- 17:00 Pacific Landscape Park, Beibin (North)
● 17:30- 18:30 Dinner
▼ 19:00-20:30 Stone Art Avenue & Ethnic Dance
Start your journey in Hualien.
▼ Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park: The Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of Hualien City, Taiwan. Spanning 3.3 hectares, the park occupies 26 historic factory warehouses originally built during the Japanese colonial era for brewing red and rice wines. These structures have been thoughtfully repurposed into spaces for art exhibitions, craft shops, performance venues, and creative workshops, blending Hualien’s rich history with contemporary cultural expressions.
▼ Youyitsun Cultural and Creative: YouYiTsun Cultural and Creative Park is a vibrant cultural destination located in Hualien City, Taiwan. Nestled at No. 2, Lane 104, Ren’ai Street, this park is housed within historical buildings that have been thoughtfully repurposed to showcase local art, crafts, and cuisine. Visitors can explore a variety of shops offering handmade products and local delicacies, all within a relaxed and aesthetically pleasing environment.
▼ Hualien Railway Culture Park: The Hualien Railway Culture Park is a historical site in Hualien City, Taiwan, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the region’s railway heritage. Established on the grounds of the former Hualien Branch Office of the Railway Department, constructed in 1932, the park offers visitors a glimpse into Taiwan’s railway history.
▼ Pacific Landscape Park: The Hualien Pacific Landscape Park is a coastal recreational area located in Hualien City, Taiwan. Situated near the Dongdamen Night Market, the park offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. The park is divided into two sections: Beibin (North) and Nanbin (South), both offering picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding landscapes. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including cycling along designated bike paths that connect to areas like Qixingtan Beach and Taroko Gorge. The park features Taiwan’s largest 3D pavement art, providing a unique visual experience for visitors.
▼ Stone Art Avenue & Ethnic Dance: Hualien, located on Taiwan’s scenic east coast, is renowned for its rich indigenous heritage and vibrant cultural expressions. Two notable attractions that embody this cultural richness are Stone Art Avenue and the Ethnic Dance Performances held in the city. Both Stone Art Avenue and the Ethnic Dance Performances in Hualien offer visitors a deep dive into the region’s indigenous culture, providing unique experiences that celebrate the artistry and traditions of Taiwan’s indigenous communities.
Hualien Itinerary: Day 2
● Breakfast:
▼ 08:00-18:00 Taroko Gorge Day Tour, Book here
● 18:30- 20:30 Dinner: Taiwan Night Markets: Dongdamen Night Market
Start your journey in Hualien.
▼ Taroko Gorge: Taroko Gorge, located in eastern Taiwan within Taroko National Park, is one of the island’s most stunning natural wonders. Known for its dramatic marble cliffs, winding tunnels, and scenic trails, the gorge is carved by the Liwu River and stretches through Hualien County. Taroko Gorge is a must-visit for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone wanting to experience the raw beauty of Taiwan’s landscapes. Activities: Hiking, nature walks, photography, and visiting cultural sites of the indigenous Truku people. Adventurous options like river tracing and cycling are also popular.
Hualien Itinerary: Day 3
● Breakfast:
▼ 06:30-09:00 Whale Watching Tour
● 09:00-11:00 Lunch, Rest and Transportation.
▼ 11:00-16:00 Xiuguluan River Rafting, Book here
● 16:30-18:00 Rest at hotel
● 18:30- 19:30 Dinner: Taiwan Night Markets: Dongdamen Night Market
▼ 20:00- 21:00 Pacific Landscape Park, Nanbin (South)
Start your journey in Hualien.
▼ Whale Watching Tour
▼ Xiuguluan River Rafting
Hualien Itinerary: Day 4
● Breakfast:
Hualien East Coast Route (304)
08:30 Hualien bus station
09:30-10:00 JiQi Beach Recreation Area
10:15-10:50 Fengbin fire hydrant Viewing platform
11:10-12:10 Shitiping Recreation Area
12:12-13:42 Shiti Fishing Port
13:45-14:00 Shimenban Whistle Corner
14:05-14:45 Shimen Cave
15:10-15:50 Xinshe Terraced Fields
16:05-16:25 Baqi Observatory
17:05 Hualien Bus Station
● 18:00- 20:00 Dinner:
Start your journey in Hualien.
Hualien Itinerary: Day 5
● Breakfast:
Hualien Route 1-Day Tour 303B (Every Tue-Sun)
10:00 Hualien Bus Station
10:20-11:10 Chinxiu Temple
11:30 Liyu Lake Visitor Center
Different Bus Station
13:10 South Liyu Lake Recreation Area
14:00-14:50 Hualian Sugar Factory
15:30-16:40 Yunshanshui
17:20 Hualien Bus Station
Hualien Route 1-Day Tour 303C (Every Monday) (303C)
10:00 Hualien Bus Station
10:15-10:55 Jiang Jun Fu 1936
11:30 Liyu Lake Visitor Center
Different Bus Station
13:10 South Liyu Lake Recreation Area
14:00-14:50 Hualian Sugar Factory
15:30-16:40 Yunshanshui
17:20 Hualien Bus Station
● 18:00- 20:00 Dinner:
Start your journey in Hualien.
Hualien Itinerary: Day 6
● Breakfast:
Hualien Route Half-Day Tour 303D (runs daily)
12:30 Hualien Bus Station
13:10-14:10 Promiseland Resort Nature Park
14:50 Lintianshan Forestry Park Offsite Parking
14:51-16:00 Lintianshan Zhongshan Hall
16:01 Lintianshan Forestry Park Offsite Parking
16:40-17:20 Lichuan Aquafarm
18:00 Hualien Bus Station
● 18:00- 20:00 Dinner:
Start your journey in Hualien.
Attraction Tickets in Hualien
■ Whale Watching Experience in Hualien by Turumoan
■ Whale and Dolphin Watching in Hualien with Venus Yacht
■ Hualien: Whale-Watching Tour by Huaqi No. 268
■ Hualien Whale-Watching Tour by Whale World
■ Xiuguluan River Rafting Experience in Hualien
■ Qingshui Cliffs Canoe and SUP Experience in Hualien
■ Sky Mirror ATV Experience by Mambo Beach Buggy
■ Wild Monkey Adventure Jungle Zipline Experience in Hualien
■ Hidden River Tracing Experience in Hualien
■ Hualien: Rift Valley Secret Ecological Trekking Experience
■ Clam Picking Experience at Li Chuan Aquafarm
■ Hiking Tour at Zhuilu Old Road, Taroko National Park
■ Indigenous People School Experience in Hualien
■ Farglory Ocean Park Ticket
■ Hualien Farglory Ocean Park: Paradise food electronic meal coupons (purchase and use immediately)
■ Farglory Oceanpark Sleepover Experience in Hualien
■ Farm Dream Estates Ticket in Hualien
Day Tour from Hualien
You can plan which transportation to take based on where you live. If you want to go to the suburbs, you can only rent a motorcycle or car to get there more conveniently. Since you are not familiar with public transportation, your round trip transportation may take up to 3-4 hours. If time is limited, it is recommended to take a one-day tour, which is simpler, more convenient and safer.
I recommend taking a day tour. This way you can have fun without worrying about which station to get off and transfer to another bus, and then you can sleep peacefully on the car. For convenience, almost all Foreign tourists will choose a day tour or rent a car and let the driver go to destination. Don’t doubt it, one-day tour is your best choice.
Private Day Tour
■ Hualien Car Rental with Driver -Container House Starbucks & Guangfu Sugar Factory & Qixing Lake
■ Hualien East Coast Car Rental with Driver:Fanjinliao & Niushan Huting
Day Tour
■ Hualien: Taroko Hiking Trail One-Day Tour
■ Hualien: Taroko (Qingshui Cliff) & Siba Highland & Xincheng Old Street Time Tour
■ Hualien: One-day tour to Qixingtan, Ji’an Qingxiuyuan and Liyu Lake
■ Hualien: Rift Valley Mountain and Sea Forest Tour One Day Tour｜Qixingtan/Shitiping/Liyutan/Xinshe Terraced Fields
Scooter Rental
■ Hualien Scooter Rental – Hualien Railway Station Pick Up
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How many days in Taiwan is enough?
5 to 14 days of self-guided tours are the ideal amount of time to experience Taiwan, but five days only allows you to visit Taipei and New Taipei City. If you have 7 to 10 days, you can experience the three additional cities of Taichung, Nantou, or Kaohsiung. If you want to travel around Taiwan, two weeks is a good choice. Although it is impossible to stop in every city, it can at least cover most of the major popular cities. This island tour along the coastline will allow you to appreciate Taiwan’s unique natural, cultural, and historical features.
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Prepare your trip to Taiwan?✈️Buy discounted tickets in advance (Klook)
■ EasyCard and SIM Card Package
■ Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
■ Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus
■ National Palace Museum Ticket
■ Taipei Fun Pass (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taipei MRT, city buses, and 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle)
■ Taipei Transport Fun Pass (Taipei MRT, city buses, 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and Maokong Gondol)
■ Taipei Metro (MRT) Day Pass
■ (Taiwan Pass) HSR + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Day Pass
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
■ (Taiwan Pass) Taiwan Railways + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle