Hualien Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Hualien

Located on a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, Hualien is considered one of the most pleasant cities in Taiwan. Many tourists visit the city to enjoy the scenery and fresh air and also to tour the famous Taroko Gorge, which is a few kilometers north of the city. It has a large population (12,500 in 2022) of indigenous people. Due to this large indigenous population, Hualien has traditionally been a KMT stronghold, though the DPP has made inroads among the younger generation.

Top Attractions in Hualien

Explore the best things to see and do in Hualien:

• ★Chishingtan Scenic Area
• ★Farglory Ocean Park
• ★Hualien Al-Falah Mosque
• ★Hualien Baseball Stadium
• ★Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum
• ★Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park
• ★Hualien Martyrs' Shrine
• ★Hualien Railway Culture Park

Where to Eat in Hualien

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Country Side
• 🍴Dongdamen Night Market
• 🍴Irrawaddy Myanmar Restaurant
• 🍴Kalilaska Belarusian Cuisine
• 🍴Tosca Pasta

Where to Stay in Hualien

• 🏨Amigos Hostel
• 🏨Bellevista Hotel
• 🏨Big Bear Hostel
• 🏨Chan Tai Hotel
• 🏨Colorful Taiwan Hostel
• 🏨Fisherman's Inn

Hualien Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: