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East Rift Valley
- Ruisui and Yuli, two neighboring townships around the belt line of the East Rift Valley, are worlds apart from Taiwan’s urban centers along the north and west coasts of the island.
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Mar 13, 2024 · Ruisui is Hualien’s main hot spring village and also the most popular place for river rafting in Taiwan. South of Ruisui, you’ll enter the tropics at the Tropic of Cancer Marker Park (北回歸線標誌公園).
Mar 5, 2024 · I visited 3 small towns in Hualien by train on my own: Guangfu, Ruisui and Yuli, and compiled this highlight post of things to do in Hualien’s East Rift Valley. Most people only think of Taroko Gorge when they think of Hualien, and while it is an wondrous sight, Hualien unquestionably has many other little spots that are worth checking out as ...
- Liyu Lake
- Lintian Mountain Forestry Center
- J.J. Valley Farm
First stop of the day, Liyu (Carp) Lake). In the foothills of the central range just southwest of Hualien City, crowded on weekends/holidays, the place comes into its own at other times – our Day 1 was a Monday – when the birds find it quiet enough to come out and sing for you. About 104 hectares in area, this is the east’s largest lake. Among the ...
History buffs will find even richer reward at Lintian Mountain Forestry Center, southwest of Fenglin town. The center is a former timber-industry village established by the Japanese – my favorite destination in the valley. Located at the mouth of a central-mountain side valley, this was once Taiwan’s fourth-largest logging operation, with 2,000 res...
Those who’ve been denied the joys of time spent around farm animals will relishJ.J. Valley Farm (www.jjfarm.com.tw; Chinese), located behind the rafting center. This is a dairy farm where you can feed the cows and view the milking process. You can also get up close to water buffalo, horses, goats – even ostriches. The farm’s and surrounding roads a...
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- Qingshui Cliffs (清水斷崖) The Qingshui Cliffs are a series of dramatic coastal bluffs on the Suhua Highway, which connects Yilan and Hualien counties. They are located a 10-minue drive north of the entrance to Taroko Gorge.
- Taroko Gorge National Park (太魯閣國家公園) Breathtaking Taroko National Park is the number 1 reason people come to Hualien. The dramatic 19-kilometer gorge was carved by the Liwu River and features awe-inspiring vertical views, great hiking, and a secret hot spring.
- Shakadang Trail (砂卡噹步道) This easy in-and-out two hour-return hike features stunning sapphire blue waters of the Shakadang stream. To access the hike, you’ll need to cross the bridge over the Liwu River (the main river that creates Taroko Gorge) at the Taroko Gorge East Entrance Arch Gate, then turn left at the National Park Visitor Center.
- Eternal Spring Shrine (長春祠) The most iconic attraction in Taroko Gorge is the mighty Eternal Spring Shrine. The structure is built into a cliff with a waterfall pouring out in the middle of it.
Feb 10, 2023 · Ruisui: Take the train to Ruisui station to spend a night in a hot spring hotel or to go white water rafting on the Xiuguluan river. Tropic of Cancer Marker: Stop for a photo if you’re driving! Final Stop: Yuli (see day 4)
Dec 7, 2020 · For example, you can rent a scooter in Guangfu, Fenglin, Ruisui, or Yuli. Approximate Train Times and Prices Taipei to Hualien: 2 hours (NTD 440) (this is the fastest train, some take 3-3.5 hours)
