Plan a lakeside walk or ride the roughly 4.8 km cycling route from the north-shore visitor center. Check return buses, weather and road conditions before you leave.
Enjoy Qixingtan's sea views, coastal paths or a short ride on the Two Lakes Bikeway. Check transport, wind, waves and water-activity restrictions before planning a half-day in Hualien.
Following the 2024 Hualien earthquake, Taroko Gorge has moved to partial opening. Latest 2026 edition: which trails are open, which are closed until 2031, how to get in on the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, and…