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Also known as the Dongdamen Night Market, the sprawling marketplace is a must visit experience in Hualien. - [Taroko Gorge National Park Guide](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/taroko-gorge-guide/) - Visiting Taroko Gorge National Park? Plan your perfect visit with great info, travel tips, fun things to do and more from Island Life Taiwan Adventures. - [Taipei to Hualien Transportation Guide](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/taipei-to-hualien-guide/) - There are several transportation options when making your way from Taipei to Hualien and back again. We’ve put together some info to help you along. - [Taiwan Travel: Hualien & The East Coast](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/things-to-do-in-taiwan-the-east-coast/) - There are so many wonderful things to do in Taiwan. Here are 5 of the best things to do on the east coast of Taiwan! - [Taiwan Nature Attractions](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/taiwan-nature/) - For lovers of nature, Taiwan offers a shocking wealth of unique natural beauty and landscapes. Here are just a few of the must-see destinations for Taiwan nature. - [Cow Mountain: Hidden Beach Cove Of Niushan Huting](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/niushan-huting-cow-mountain/) - The hidden beach cove of Cow Mountain along Taiwan's scenic East Coast is a unique destination in Hualien County. Here is your guide to Niushan Huting. - [Hualien Visitors Guide](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/the-best-of-hualien/) - Hualien, Taiwan is a dreamy destination with stunning national parks and friendly locals. Plan your dream visit with info, travel tips and fun things to do in Hualien. - [The 5 Best Hualien Beaches](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/hualien-beach-guide/) - Looking for the perfect Hualien beach? Enjoy this guide to the very best beaches in Hualien, Taiwan to visit this year. - [The Stunning Mugua River Gorge](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/mugua-river-gorge/) - The Mugua River Gorge is one of Taiwan's most beautiful regions. One of Lonely Planet Taiwan's East Coast "highlights", this river valley is a wonder of nature. - [Visitor Reviews Of Taroko Gorge National Park](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/travelers-reviews-about-taroko-gorge/) - Taroko Gorge is unarguably Taiwan's biggest natural attraction and for good reason. Here we look at what visitors had to say about many aspects of the park. - [East Rift Valley: Hualien's Green Countryside](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/hualien-east-rift-valley/) - The East Rift Valley near Hualien, Taiwan is a lush landscape of rivers, hills, rice paddies, forest parks and more. A green countryside not to be missed. - [Taiwan Adventure: East Coast Destinations](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/taiwan-adventure/) - The wild East Coast of Taiwan has quietly been developing some seriously epic activity options to offer adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. - [The Qingshui Cliffs: Awe Inspiring Wonder of Eastern Taiwan](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/qingshui-cliffs/) - The Qingshui Cliffs are a stunning destination along Hualien,Taiwan's scenic east coast where the towering mountains of Taroko Gorge meet the azure sea. - [Shihtiping: Taiwan's Coastal Spectacular](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/shihtiping/) - Shihtiping is a unique natural wonder in the Hualien region of Taiwan's east coast. A lunar like landscape of ancient coral reefs and tidal pools. A must see! - [The 10 Best Trails In Taroko Gorge National Park](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/taroko-gorge-trails/) - Check out the 10 best trails in Taroko Gorge National Park in Hualien, Taiwan. These Taroko Gorge trails visit rivers, suspension bridges, jungles and more! - [Zhuilu Old Trail Visitors Guide](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/zhuilu-old-trail/) - Zhuilu Old Trail is one of the greatest adventures in Eastern Taiwan's Hualien Region. Take a look at life on the cliff's edge! - [20 Best Hualien Restaurants](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/hualien-restaurants/) - Looking for a great Hualien restaurant? From inexpensive eats to high end dining, here are the 20 best restaurants in Hualien, Taiwan. - [Hualien Tour Guide: 10 REAL Reasons Using a Tour Guide in Hualien is a Great Idea](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/hualien-tour-guides/) - Whether you typically use a tour guide or not, here are 10 REAL reasons using a tour guide in Hualien is a great idea. - [The Walami Trail: Take a Walk Through Central Taiwan](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/walami-trail/) - The Walami Trail near Hualien, Taiwan is an adventure of jungle, suspension bridges, monkeys and more! Here is our guide to one of Taiwan's most famous trails. - [Liyu Lake Visitors Guide](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/liyu-lake-guide/) - The serene Liyu Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Hualien County, and a popular recreation spot. Here we outline some of the many things you can do at the lake! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/) - The best Hualien and Taroko Gorge tours. Island Life Taiwan offers unique tours across Taiwan's scenic East Coast including the Better Taroko Gorge Tour and other Hualien Tours. - [Hualien Travel Info](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/blog/) - A Taiwan Travel Blog with Fun and Informative Articles About Taiwan's Beautiful East Coast. 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Explore the natural beauty of Hualien. - [Hehuanshan Mountains Tour](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/hehuanshan-mountains-tour/) - Prepare to be wow'd as we take you up to some of the highest points in Taiwan. High above Taroko Gorge, the views from Hehuanshan will take your breath away. - [Custom Private Hualien Tours](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/custom-private-tour/) - Customize your private Hualien tour and do what you want, at the pace you want. All tours include air conditioned transportation and English speaking guide. - [The Walami Trail: Hiking & Waterfalls Tour](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/walami-trail-riverside-hot-springs-and-waterfalls-tour/) - Prepare yourself for an epic day hiking along the historic Batongguan portion of Taiwan's famous Walami trail. - [Zhuilu Old Trail Tour With Extras!](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/jhuilu-zhuilu-old-trail-tour-with-qingshui-cliffs/) - Our Zhuilu Old Trail Tour ( aka Zhuilu Old Road) is one of the most spectacular experiences in Taiwan! Come walk on the cliffs edge with us 700 meters up! - [East Rift Valley Discovery Tour](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/east-rift-valley-discovery/) - Take a trip with us through the inland jewel of Eastern Taiwan, the stunning East Rift Valley. Liyu Lake, Mataian Wetlands, Danong Dafu Forest, Saoba Monoliths and so much more! - [Butterfly Valley Hot Springs and Aboriginal Food Experience](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/butterfly-valley-hot-springs-and-aboriginal-food-experience/) - Visit Taiwan's stunning Butterfly Valley for a relaxing day out as we take a walk in the Fuyuan forest, soak in Hot Springs and try delicious aboriginal cuisine - [Taroko Gorge Reopening Tour 2026](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/taroko-gorge-tour-2025-reopening/) - Our fun filled, English Language Taroko Gorge Tour takes you through Taroko Gorge National Park as it reopens! - [East Coast Explorer Tour](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/epic-coastal-explorer-highway-11-and-beyond/) - Explore some of the greatest locations along Taiwan's East Coast. Shihtiping, Jici Beach, Niushan Huting, Fanshuliao Mini Gorgeand much more await! - [Hualien To Taitung Coastal Cruiser](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/hualien-to-taitung/) - Take a ride from Hualien to Taitung and stop at Jici Beach, Niushan Huting, Fanshuliao Mini Gorge, Shihtiping, the Tropic of Cancer Marker and more! - [Lushui-Wenshan Trail](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/lushui-wenshan-trail-hike-in-taroko-gorge/) - The Lushui-Wenshan trail in Taroko Gorge takes you through forest ecosystems, over suspension bridges, across jungle creeks and up to incredible mountain views! - [The Hualien Rainy Day Tour](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/the-hualien-rainy-day-tour/) - Our unique Hualien Rainy Day Tour visits ornate temples, local markets, a jade polishing workshop, and a valley hot spring! We’ll even bring the umbrellas. - [Mugua River Gorge: Waterfalls & Swimming Holes Adventure](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/mugua-river-gorge/) - Get ready for an epic day on our incredible Mugua River Gorge tour! We’ll spend the day swimming in many of the bluest rivers and waterfalls you’ve ever seen. - [Hualien River Tracing Fun Day](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/hualien-river-tracing/) - We’ll head to the river and slowly make our way through the water to several beautiful swimming lagoons. Hualien river tracing is fun for the whole family! - [Sixty Stone Mountains Day Lily Tour (July-September Only)](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/sixty-stone-mountains-day-lily-tour-july-september-only/) - Join us as the bright orange day lilies bloom across the hillsides of Sixty Stone Mountain in Taiwan's East Rift Valley. This seasonal tour runs July to September - [Taitung East Coast Explorer](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/tours/incredible-taitung-coastal-tour-dulan-bridge-of-the-immortals-monkeys-and-more/) - Come join us for an incredible day touring the southern portion of Taiwan's fabled Highway 11! Taitung Beaches, Dulan, Sanxiantai, monkeys & more! ## Downloads - [Free Hualien Visitors Guide!](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/download/3520/?tmstv=1786315655) - [file](https://www.islandlifetaiwan.com/download/3515/?tmstv=1786315655)