Hualien
Taiwan's east coast — a small city between the mountains and the Pacific, and the way into Taroko Gorge. Slower than anywhere on the west side.
Things to do in Hualien
Where to stay in Hualien
Hualien in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Hualien
Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.
From the airport
When to go to Hualien: Oct or Nov or Mar or Apr
Guides about here
Taiwan has a plum rain season and a typhoon season, and the gap between them is the answer. The month table, the two festivals, and the mountain exception.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026
Taiwan has a nomad visa and a Gold Card, and which one you want depends on your age and income. What a month costs in TWD, and the honest downsides.
Tobi Adeyemi · 2 Sep 2026
Taipei rewards a slow visit. Three days built around the night markets and the hot springs, the Jiufen timing that matters, and the tower to skip.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026
Taiwan is a loop and most people run it the wrong way. A week down the west on the fast train and back up the east coast, with the timing that matters.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026