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Hualien

Heavenly Hualien

Formerly called Qi-lai, Hualien supposedly owes its name to the local words for “eddying water”—something that may well be true given how many of its attractions as linked to its waters. Hualien has its share of streams as well as lakes, and is also bordered on one side by the Pacific. It is a place of stunning seascapes, of fabulous rafting opportunities, and of breathtaking gorges carved into its mountains by the ages.

Hualien is Taiwan’s biggest county, so there is certainly a lot to see in it. Most people choose to start in its famed national parks, which boast some impressive (and decidedly ancient) forest as well as amazing fauna to go with the flora. Its abundance of parks makes the area a hiker’s dream, and Hualien already has dozens of famous trails for such tourists.

Abutting the forests and often near the hiking trails are more of Hualien’s wonders. There are marble-faced grottos in abundance, as well as sea-facing cliffs tailor-made for dramatic movie shots. Not that the grottos lack their own drama, of course: aside from their dizzying breadth and height, some grottos also boast temples tucked away nearby—and even aged bamboo poles sticking out from one side where the local tribesmen used to attempt a leap from one side to the other in a bid to win the chief’s title. Slightly morbid mementos, perhaps, given that none ever succeeded—but definitely worth a pause for the traveler.

Hualien also has its own version of Stonehenge (the Stone Age Saoba Stones), a spectacular length of pure agricultural and floral lushness in the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area, the 103-km rafting route of the Xinguluan, its own 51-hectare Farglory Ocean Park (which comes with a 5-star hotel, no less), and more than a few top-rated hot springs for weary travelers to use in rejuvenating themselves. Even more delights await the eager tourist willing to do some exploration of this marvelous county.

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Experiencing the Mei Lun Mountain Park

February 4, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Hualien is known for its majestic view of the Pacific Ocean and seemingly endless range of mountain peaks. The county just cannot have enough mountain parks to satisfy its locals making the Mei Lun Mountain Park a pleasant destination for tourists to wander in the great outdoors.

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Mei Lun Mountain Park

Mei Lun Mountain Park has a height of 110 meters and is located east of the city of Hualien facing the back of the county government. The Chung Cheng Park was built on the side of the mountain that accommodates visitors with their endless list of activities. Most of the …

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All about Institutions on Medical Health in Hualien

February 3, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Health care in Hualien is relatively developed compared to other cities in Taiwan. In fact, medicine and the development of public health in Hualien dates backs to the actual establishment of the Office of Hualien Harbor in 1909 during the Qing Dynasty of Emperor Xuantong. Since then, Hualien has proved to have a reliable public health administration agency that continues to help those in need.

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Mennonite Christian Hospital in Hualien

Today, there are two hospitals that continue to provide quality medical care to locals. These two hospitals are also very much recommended to tourists who are in need of immediate health care.
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The Hualien Tzu Chi Medical Center along Chung Yang Road is one …

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The Abode of Still Thoughts – A Remarkable Place for Spirituality

February 2, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Some call it “the Abode”, some refer to it as “the spiritual home of all Tzu Chi people”, while some simply refer to it as “the headquarters”. Regardless of what people call it, the Abode of Still Thoughts serves one purpose and that is the spiritual root of the world of Tzu Chi.

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The Abode of Still Thoughts

The Abode started with a single person named Master Cheng Yen. Master Cheng Yen needed to choose a Buddhist name for herself before officially becoming a nun.
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She then chose “Still Thoughts” as her name. An abode is properly referred to as a place and residence …

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Hualien Harbor – More than Just a Dock

February 1, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Hualien Harbor, which is found on the east coast of Taiwan, is bounded by the Central Mountain Range to the west and the Pacific Ocean to its east. It is a man-made location enclosed by protective breakwaters. Since September 1, 1963, the harbor has been a port of call for international shipping and continues to be administered by the Hualien Harbor Bureau.

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Hualien Harbor

The Hualien port was but a mere artificial harbor during the 1930s. It was then expanded several times to further encourage the local …

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Hehuanshan and the Hehuan Mountain

January 31, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Hehuanshan is a fairly popular attraction in Taiwan that is found at the center of Taiwan in between the Nantou and Hualien Counties. Hehuanshan is actually an area found on the western edge of Taroko National Park and is characterized by green rolling hills that seemingly disappear into the clouds. The equally famous Hehuan Mountain is the main attraction of the area.

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Go hiking at Mt Hehuan

Hehuan Mountain has a total of seven peaks with the East Peak and the North Peak being the most popular ones. The East and North Peak are about 3,421 meters each and are actually taller than the main peak of the Hehuan Mountain. …

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Experience Shopping in Hualien

January 30, 2018 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Hualien is a county in Taiwan that has a number of indigenous tribes as its inhabitants.
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Because of this, shopping in Hualien mostly revolves around buying handicrafts made from aboriginal cultures. A variety of handicrafts can be seen all around Hualien city in an even greater variety of motifs. Motifs of the handicrafts are usually developed based on natural phenomena that include water, wind and even the tracks of insects and animals.

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Dongdamen night market

Here are some examples of handicrafts commonly seen in the Hualien region:

  1. Glazed beads – The Paiwan tribe sees glazed beads as a treasure for the tribe. In the past, each bead had a distinct motif that signified a related meaning. Some of these include the tears of the sun, the eye, the feather of a peacock …

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