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Hualien City

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Landmarks · Parks · Flea Markets
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Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Hualien boasts a number of attractions, both natural and manmade. Outdoor adventurers can explore the nearby gorge and surrounding areas, coastal spots both sandy and rugged, and the mountains that feed into the interior. While surrounding natural highlights generate the bulk of Hualien tourism, the city also offers plenty of cultural investigation, with a number of historic temples, and an active cafe and restaurant culture. To arrange what you want to do in Hualien City, use our Taiwan trip builder app.
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    Popular things to do in Hualien City

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    Climbing Tour
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    5.0
    Duration: 5 hours
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    Pine Garden ©
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    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    3.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Hualien City

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    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nanbin Park ©
    Park
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    3.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Gangtiangong
    Historic Site
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    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Hualien City

    Taroko Gorge ©
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    Xiulin
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    Monument
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    Xincheng
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    Liyu Lake ©
    Water Body
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    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Hualien City

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    Shi Guang Er Shou Book Store
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    5.0
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    Historic Sites in Hualien City

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    Religious Site
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Dijun Miao - Sheng Tian Gong
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    4.0
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    Holy Temple
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    Zheng An Miao
    Religious Site
    Zheng An Miao
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    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Trails in Hualien City

    Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto) ©
    Hiking Trail
    Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto)
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Qixing Lake Binhai Bicycle Road ©
    Biking Trail
    Qixing Lake Binhai Bicycle Road
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nanbin Park Bikeway
    Biking Trail
    Nanbin Park Bikeway
    2.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Where to stay in Hualien City

    Yanzihkou Trail (Swallow Grotto) ©
    Budget-conscious travelers in Hualien should look at the area around the main train station: densely populated, the district boasts a number of restaurants, tour operators, and cafes, along with the bulk of economical accommodations. Meanwhile, the areas around Meilunshan Park and the harbor have wider boulevards and a more relaxed, suburban feel. Here, a number of boutique hotels and some high-rises cater to those wanting a little luxury and more laid-back surroundings.
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