Things to do in Hualien (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
ariel423:“Qingshui Cliff is a cliff facing the Pacific Ocean on Qingshui Mountain, located in Hualien City. Qingshui Cliff looks magnificent and extremely steep, and below the cliff is the beautiful Pacific Ocean. It is recommended to overlook this wonder from the observation deck, as well as the Suhua Highway not far away, which is spectacular.”
Kimi_jm:“Whale watching is available in Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung. There are three whale watching companies in Hualien, Pacific, Whale World, and Doloman. Whale World is more commercial, while Doloman is a bit academic in nature and cooperates with the Kuroshio Ocean Cultural Foundation. There are many flights in summer, and there are actually flights in the non-peak seasons of autumn and winter.
Hualien is famous for whale watching because the seabed terrain off the coast of Hualien and Taitung drops sharply, and there are relatively deep seas. The Kuroshio current passes through the eastern waters of Taiwan, and there are abundant fish in the Kuroshio, which also attracts many whales and dolphins to appear for food. The Hualien-Taitung waters are the place where the most whales and dolphins are found in Taiwan. The most common ones are sperm whales, false killer whales, patterned dolphins, and spinner dolphins. From April to October every year, it is the courtship period for dolphins. During this period, they will jump out of the sea in large numbers to perform to find a good mate. Dolphins usually appear in groups. If you are lucky, you will see dozens or hundreds of dolphins jumping on the sea surface, or even riding the waves on the bow of the ship. Once dolphins are found, whale watching ships will slowly approach them. Wild dolphins are easier to see, generally with a 95% chance, but large whales are purely a matter of luck.
I have been there twice, and was lucky enough to see whales the second time, but I saw a lot of wild spinner dolphins both times.”
Opening hours: 09:30-17:00(Tickets available until 15:00; admission ends at 15:00)
_We***29:“Today, I came to Qingdao Ocean Park with my family and had a great time. The children had a great time, and the parents were also very happy. There were many kinds of animals and wonderful performances. The walrus and sea lion performances at the horizon and the whale and dolphin show at the polar pavilion were also very good. The transportation was also very enthusiastic and the service was recommended.”
Tom Hung:“Qixingtan (Malongayangay in Sakilaya) was originally located east of present-day Hualien Airport. Its name stems from its north-south longitudinal shape, with an L-shaped mouth at the north end and a handle at the south end, roughly resembling the Big Dipper. Crescent Bay (Cikatingan) was where the original Qixingtan residents were relocated by the Japanese. Because they considered themselves Qixingtan natives and missed Qixingtan, they named their new home Qixingtan. Today, Qixingtan is an arc-shaped bay bordering the Pacific Ocean, paved with large and small gravels. Geologically, the beach is steeply sloping, prone to rogue waves, making it one of Taiwan's ten most dangerous waters.”
隨時出走:“There are two Tropic of Cancer memorial sites in Taiwan. The other one is in Chiayi. This site in Hualien did not originally exist. It was established relatively recently, but it has been almost ten years. Originally there was only a small monument. Later, there was a shaped monument with a promenade to shade the sun. There are public restrooms, and it’s nice to have mobile coffee on holidays.”
aricarpino:“Quiet and relaxing old japanese military base, good views and secular pine trees from Okinawa.There's a cafè inside and a small pond.60ntd ticket.”
超级ctt:“Visit the reopened Water Curtain Cave. I highly recommend this scenic spot with a short distance and gentle slope. The one-way distance is 2.1 kilometers. The first 0.95 kilometers have a cement-paved friendly trail, which is convenient for wheelchairs. After 0.95 kilometers, although it is not a friendly trail, it is also gentle and easy to walk. There are 8 tunnels in the whole journey. If there are better lighting equipment, the latter part to the Water Curtain Cave and the White Poplar Waterfall is a short fork road, which is not far from each other and can be visited together. The water in the Water Curtain Cave is clear and cool, and it is a good place to cool off. The cave is completely dark and will get you soaked. You must have simple lighting equipment (if you are not afraid of your phone being splashed with water, the brightness of the phone is enough) and waterproof clothing. The Water Curtain Cave itself is not big, but it is a very interesting experience. The momentum of the White Poplar Waterfall and the boulders scattered in the stream are also very spectacular. It is highly recommended for the whole family to visit together.”
jiessy:“The Hualien-Taitung Valley is a canyon between Hualien and Taitung, between the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range. It is about 5-10 kilometers wide. It has the most pristine scenery, produces the best rice and milk in Taiwan, and has many delicious fruits. I live in this paradise-like valley.”
没有蜡olling:“Mr. Goose, right next to Hualien Port Church. The goose meat is cut into thin slices, and the golden sauce is wonderful. The greasiness of the goose is eliminated without a trace, and it is very appetizing. Crispy intestine soup, the goose intestines are processed very cleanly and are truly crispy. They are cooked with sauerkraut and only seasoned with minced celery and shredded ginger. If there weren’t a few more restaurants I wanted to eat at next, I really should have ordered from all the menus”
翱翔的大鲨鱼:“You must try this Hualien flatbread. It is a famous old shop that has been passed down for four generations and only sells this one flavor. Dai's flatbreads are NT$70. The noodles are made with hand-made noodle making technology, and the skin is thin and not easy to overcook. The meat is made from fresh, warm-bodied pigs, and the meat is fresh and not fishy. It is a must-try when traveling to Hualien.”
没有蜡olling:“The hand-rolled scallion pancakes are crispy and chewy, with a chewy texture. Add a half-cooked egg and you have a classic Taiwanese snack! Although it is fried, it doesn’t taste greasy. It tastes good even when it’s cold. Locals will line up for this delicacy.”
Boye1:“It's a chain of steamed buns shops, this one is located near the train station, so the business is very good. I was surprised by the size of the steamed buns, they are very big, and the dumplings inside are very good.”
逍遥:“Bianshi generally refers to wontons from Fujian and other places. Wontons are usually called wontons in the north and most areas of southern Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Different regions in the south have different names, such as chao shou in Sichuan, bao mian in Hubei, baofu in southern Anhui, and bianshi in Fujian and central Jiangsu. In Guangdong, the word "wonton" is relatively rare, so it is commonly written as "wonton" (Cantonese), which is the same pronunciation. The English word "wonton" comes from Cantonese.”
大姐小露開心果:“Oh La La, a 10-minute walk from Hualien Railway Station
It is an authentic home-cooked dish that came from France across the ocean.
Handsome French pastry chef with smile and patience
Make satisfying French delicacies and crepes
Elegant pink and green facade
Elegant and elegant
The store is simple and comfortable
Green plants add a touch of comfort
Walls, colors, decorations, books, floor tiles...
Every corner has the color of Southern France
Become a popular check-in store on IG
Classic French buckwheat pancakes, served with tomatoes, ham, cheese and eggs, are a must-have at almost every table. The color and delicious taste win unanimous praise.
Midsummer berries in a skirt-like silhouette
Frozen berries on a plate with buttercream flowers
Super eye-catching
Cut skirt-shaped pancake
Inside is a ball of berry smoothie
Warm and cold taste
Serve with fresh cream
Sweet and sour instantly softens
Make this exquisite dessert even more dreamy
Normandy Flamed Apple Brandy Crepes
The chef provides a tableside flame show when serving
The crust itself is not sweet
Cinnamon Caramel Sautéed Apples
After pouring wine
Enhanced aroma and sweetness
Served with vanilla ice cream
Become the most perfect combination
Cocoa flame pancakes before serving
The chef turns off the lights in the store
in darkness
Light up the orange wine at the table
After burning
Pour into pancakes
Wait for the alcohol to burn off
Ready to enjoy
Orange wine soaks the pancakes
Honey-soaked orange peel in wine
Improves the taste of moist crust and the aroma of orange wine
make ice cream
It also becomes more alcoholic.
In Ho La La
We are in every glance, every spoonful
contentedly
I found the best way to interpret Happy Ending~”
Boye1:“The barbecue is very well made. The beef is very good, and it tastes a bit like Wagyu. The Okonomiyaki tastes very good too. The shredded bean sprouts taste very good, and the shredded potatoes are just average.”
深蓝色的紫007:“My friend wanted to drink Starbucks, so we went there. He is a loyal fan. Actually, I didn’t buy two drinks because I thought the drinks in this store were expensive. It cost more than 70 yuan.”
大姐小露開心果:“Dawn Black Tea near Miaokou Black Tea
It is No.1 in the eyes of locals
As the first restaurant selling black tea in Hualien
The old store maintains the decoration of more than 30 years ago
Provide a variety of meal options
and the nostalgic ancient flavor of black tea
Egg pancakes have many flavors
Egg pancake crust made from flour batter
It tastes particularly chewy
Submarine is very refreshing
Black tea is also of good quality
The store’s Taiwanese macarons are also quite cute.
Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
You can bend over at any time and have a feast~”
小小绿带爆米花:“Hualien Starbucks Container House is a very unique coffee shop. I seem to remember that there is a similar one in Shanghai, but I have never been there. Since the space in each container is not big enough to put a few tables, social distance should be maintained.”
Boye1:“Dongdaemun Night Market and Ziqiang Night Market are connected. In addition to roadside stalls, there are also many small roadside shops. The seafood there tastes very good. The oysters are very fresh and are local oysters from Hualien.”
Boye1:“This is a Thai-style barbecue restaurant. Of course, the charcoal-grilled pork neck is a must-order. The meat is cut into pieces and tastes quite delicious. The Thai water spinach is also good.”
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