Taroko Gorge National Park
Taroko area 6 hrs
Explore stunning marble canyons, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese Hokkien and Amis
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Hualien City Center
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Mochi
Wonton Soup
Gongzheng Baozi
Dongdamen Night Market snacks
When to visit Hualien
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: October
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan60
Cool, less rain
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Feb65
Mild, pleasant
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Mar70
Spring, comfortable
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Apr75
Warm, good for hiking
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May70
Hot, start of rain
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Jun65
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul60
Peak heat, typhoon risk
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Aug60
Hot, humid, typhoon risk
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Sept70
Warm, less rain
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Oct80
Pleasant, clear skies
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Nov75
Mild, ideal weather
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Dec65
Cool, dry
Things to do in Hualien
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
River Tracing or Canyoning
Outskirts of Hualien 4 hrs
Embark on an exhilarating journey through Hualien's clear rivers and waterfalls.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Qixingtan Beach
Beipu 2 hrs
Enjoy the scenic pebble beach with views of the Pacific Ocean.
Liyu Lake
Shoufeng 3 hrs
Rent a boat or cycle around Hualien's largest inland lake.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dongdamen Night Market
Hualien City Center 2.5 hrs
Savor diverse Taiwanese street food and local delicacies.
Any time of day
2 places
Pine Garden
Hualien City Center 1.5 hrs
Visit a historic Japanese-era villa with panoramic ocean views.
Hualien Farglory Ocean Park
Shoufeng 5 hrs
Enjoy marine life shows, aquariums, and amusement rides.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Hualien
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Activity tour
Taroko Zhuilu Old Trail (Group of 4ppl, no shuttle included.)
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Standard tour
【Private】Taroko National Park (Pickup from Taipei/Yilan/Hualien)
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Standard tour
Taroko, Qingshui Cliffs and Qixingtan Chartered Tour from Hualien
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Standard tour
Full-Day Tour About Taroko Culture Excellent Stories , 8 Hours
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Standard tour
One Day Trip to Taiwan East Coast From Hualien
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Activity tour
Taiwan Hualien Whale Watching Dolphin
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Standard tour
Private Full Day Tour to East Coast and East Valley from Hualien
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Activity tour
8-Hour Customize Your Wonderful Private Hualien Day Tour
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Hualien
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hualien.
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