Are you an early bird? If the answer is yes, then you must
ride with me on the Chinsan trail (Approximately 8km round
trip) and Chuying trail (Approximately 6km). Arthur promises
you the refreshing air will awake you from deep within.
Riding on the professional bicycle prepared for you by
Arthur, through the beautiful sceneries of Hualien, you
shall hear the birds singing on the branches, smell the
fragrant aroma of the blossoming flowers, and witness the
green rice paddies and imposing mountain ranges.
I’ve taken Richard, a high school classmate of mine who has
2 Master degrees abroad, on these trails. This experience
made him felt as if he was at New Zealand, lacking only
cattle and sheep. Richard visited with his whole family for
two nights, and he claimed that, perhaps is because that he
loved biking, the dusk he rode with me is the most
unforgettable experience of all.
Zuo
Chang Trail
Zuo Chang Trail is a gradual and relaxing walk. It has a
total length of 3.95 km, about 8 km roundtrip, which takes
approximately 3 hours. Zuo Chang Trail is accessible to
casual strollers, with well-established facilities such as
viewing platforms, bathrooms, and pavilions.
The trail is gentle and comfortably wide with trees on the
sides; great scenic views allow visitors to browse the
entire Hualien City from afar. To the north one can see
Chihsin Lake and Hualien Airport, and to the south is
Hualien-Taitung Rift Valley, hence the pavilion located at
the mountain peak is an excellent observation site to
understand Hualien’s respective geological locations.
Zhuilu
Hiking Trail
Zhuilu Hiking
Trail is very narrow and especially precipitous during cliff
regions, a scenic trail that is challenging to its hikers,
definitely not suitable for all. Hikers must assess their
own physical conditions before applying.
Arthur and Theresa departed from Cihmu Bridge at 9:30 am,
and by the time we returned to swallow grotto, it was 4:30
pm already. On top of that, the mountain region does not
have any water supply, during summer time under the
scorching sun, 2400 cc water is definitely not enough. We
were half way to dehydration by the time we completed the
entire trail, therefore interested hikers must take caution.
Baiyang
Trail
This trail is an open hiking trail. The road condition is
good with gentle inclinations. The facilities are
well-established, abundant with scenic information along the
path. It is suitable for the general public, young and old.
The trail can be completed within half a day, equipped with
light gear. The total length is 2,100 meters. From the
starting point to the entrance of Shuilian Cave(Waterfall
Cave) requires approximately an hour, and 2 to 3 hours
roundtrip. The pace can be freely adjusted according to
personal conditions.
Mt.
Lintien (Lintienshan)
To conserve the history of Mt. Lintien forestry center,
Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau requested Jen-chung
Cheng to compile a book “An Introduction to the Forest
Native Place Lintienshan”, accurately recording the old
photos and the narration of the elders. Also, Cultural
Affairs Bureau counseled Mt. Lintien Humanities Studio.
Visitors must take notice, Friendship Hall and Fire Safety
Museum storing old photos and documents are not open to the
public, if any tourist groups want to have a deeper
understanding of Mt. Lintien’s cultural artifacts, please
phone Mt. Lintien Humanities Studio prior to the arrival.
Stones with Dreams, Await Flight (By Jih-sung Yeh)
Please restore to me my boundless tenderness, allow my
feather light dream, carry a jar of yearning and fly away
home
Please restore to me my ruggedness and freedom, with the
melody I shall take flight, in search of the sun, the moon,
and the stars
Return to nature, listen to the love songs of mountains and
seas, and comfort the hunger of the wild
2007.10.1 For Hualien Stone Sculpture Exhibition
The
Harvest Festival
Last July when we immigrated to
Hualien, we were occupied with house hunting, familiarizing
the environment and adapt to the new workplace culture,
complete unaware of the splendid and colorful face of
Hualien in July! 365 days passed, and now, the exciting
Harvest Festival, water features, and Starlight Avenue are
about to amaze their guests one more time!
Hualien-Taitung
East Coast Highway
Hualien-Taitung East Coast Highway originates from Hualien
to the north and ends at Taitung to the south, also known as
No.11 Provincial Highway. Neighboring the Pacific Ocean, the
entire drive is scenic at every turn, attracting many
tourists to linger. There are many resting areas along the
highway, from north to south are: Hualien Waterfront
Park、Yanliao Henan Temple、Mt. Bull、Jici Beach Recreation
Area、Shihtiping (Stone Stair Terrace)、Tropic of Cancer and
Moon Cave at Fongbin.
Liyu Lake
Liyu Lake has picturesque
scenery. It offers Mt. Liyu for hiking and trail around the
lake available for biking or casual stroll. Visitors can
experience angling and boating as well. Generally speaking,
this lake possesses all the functions a lake has, and on top
of that, the casual and serene ambiance is what sets it
apart from the rest. In an age where leisure and tranquil
lifestyle are amongst the rare, Liyu Lake is a excellent
choice for you.
