It seems like there is a lot of confusion about traveling between Hualien City and Kenting National Park. Should you take the train? Bus? Go through Taitung or Kaohsiung? Read on, I created this page to help you answer these very fundamental questions. Hualien to Kenting by Train + Bus One of the most convenient […]
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Taroko Gorge Taiwan Travel Guide
Taroko Gorge will blow your mind! With its marble-walled canyons, remote mountains, rushing rivers, and hiking trails that cling to vertical cliffs, Taroko National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. I’ve visited the area at least 50 times since moving to Taiwan and I still go back again and […]
Hualien City Travel Guide
Welcome to Hualien 花蓮, gateway to Taroko National Park, attractive beaches, majestic mountains, and a slower pace of life. Before you read on, let me just tell you one thing: Hualien is an absolute must-visit destination in Taiwan, so make sure to bookmark this page, or highlight it in your guidebook. No visit to Formosa […]
Tianxiang Village in Taroko Gorge
Tianxiang is the main village in Taroko Gorge. Set amidst a picture-perfect dramatic mountain landscape, there is little doubt why it’s on most tourists itinerary in Taiwan. Where is Tianxiang Tianxiang is located in the middle of the gorge, along the central cross-island highway, in Taroko National Park. It’s the main place where you’ll find accommodation, […]
Travel from Taichung to Hualien City
There are quite a few ways to travel from Taichung City (West coast), to Hualien City (East coast). Over the past 20 years, I have journeyed between those two cities over 50 times. I can definitely show you how to get there by train, bus, car, scooter, or plane. What’s the most convenient way to […]
Taipei to Taroko Gorge by Train, Bus, or Car
Traveling from Taipei to Taroko Gorge is pretty straightforward. On this page I will show you how to get from Taipei to Taroko National Park by train and bus. I will also show you the best way to drive or ride to the gorge all the way from Taiwan’s capital city. The distance from Taipei […]
Taroko Gorge Campgrounds
Camping in Taroko is an experience you shouldn’t miss if you have camping gear and plan to visit the area. The three main Taroko Gorge campgrounds are within few minutes of Tianxiang, the main village in the gorge. If you do not have your own car or scooter, you should camp at Baiyang camping spot, […]
Travel from Taipei to Hualien
Getting to Hualien City from Taipei is easy! Follow these tips… The bad news if you’re traveling from Taipei to Hualien is that the High-Speed Rail (HSR) doesn’t have a line (yet) along the East Coast of Taiwan. The good news is that the TRA has fast, comfortable, clean, modern trains that connect Taiwan’s capital […]
Pictures of Hualien Taiwan
Hualien, in Eastern Taiwan, has always been one of my favorite travel destinations on the island. I live in Taichung, way on the other side of Formosa, and I’ve never had a problem driving the 5 hour long ride to get there. See where I book my hotels in Hualien! I go to Hualien about 5 […]
Hotels in Hualien, Taiwan
Find the best hotels in Hualien, Taiwan! I always use HotelsCombined.com for reservation of boutique, spa, and tourist hotels in Hualien. This website has the biggest listing for cheap, mid-range, and luxury accommodation in Taiwan. Find offers, deals, discounts, read reviews, check prices, rates, and make your booking today – don’t wait til the last minute to […]
Discount Hotels in Hualien Taiwan.
Discover discount hotels in Hualien Taiwan! There so many different kinds of places to stay in the Hualien area, along the East Coast of Taiwan. It’s one of the best tourist destinations on the island because it has so many cool hotels, guesthouses, and bed and breakfasts. Wether you want to sleep at a huge, […]
Dayuling, Central Taiwan
You’ve probably never heard of Dayuling, and that’s totally normal. In fact, not many people have ever heard of this tiny “village” located in the middle of Taiwan’s mighty Central Mountain Range. As a matter of fact, Dayuling doesn’t have much to offer to the ordinary tourist – it’s got no special attractions like temples, […]