【Hualien-Taitung Sightseeing Bus 2 Days 1 Night】Taiwan Sightseeing Bus | Departure on Even-Number Days | Arrival and Departure from Taitung | Accommodation Not Included

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

- Itinerary Information -

Day 1 (Even-numbered days: Taitung - Hualien)

Meeting point at Taitung Station (hotel) / (Taiwan Tourist Bus) East Coast Tour (Jialulan, Donghe Bridge Recreation Area, Amis Folk Culture Center, Sanxiantai, Jingang Avenue, Tropic of Cancer Marker, Shimen Recreation Area) / Hualien Hotel (Dinner at your own expense)

After checking in at Taitung Station at 08:30 AM, board the (Taiwan Sightseeing Bus) Hualien East Coast sightseeing bus to begin your wonderful journey along the East Coast.

【Jialulan (20 points)】The name Jialulan means "the place where the Amis people wash their hair" in the Amis language. It was once a site for dumping waste soil during the construction of the Zhihang Base. In recent years, it has been renovated by the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration, creating a stunning landscape where the sea and sky meet. It also features many meticulously crafted driftwood art installations by artists, allowing visitors to experience the unique expansive scenery of the East Coast and feel a sense of openness and tranquility. (The Jialulan Recreation Area Public Service Facilities Improvement Project was carried out from February 23 to December 31, 2016. It was replaced by Jinzun Bay).

【Jinzun Recreation Area】Comprising a bay, offshore reefs, a long sandy beach, and coastal cliffs, the area is named "Jinzun" because the bay resembles a wine glass. Jinzun boasts a 3-kilometer stretch of soft, fine sandy beach, its pristine charm attracting many visitors. Due to its topography, the waves are strong and stable, making it not only a surfing haven for experienced surfers but also a venue for international surfing competitions.

【Donghe Bridge Recreation Area (20 minutes)】Do you think that only Kaohsiung in Taiwan offers a close encounter with our national treasure - the Formosan macaque? You'd be very wrong! In Taiyuan Valley, the macaques live a completely different life from their counterparts in the front mountains. Surrounded by mountains and water, they grow and thrive in a beautiful environment. In Taiyuan Valley, we can get up close to the adorable macaques and learn more about their lives.

【Amis Cultural Center (40 minutes)】 Arriving at the back of our beautiful island, we entered the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration. With a guided tour, we gained a deeper understanding of the Amis people's customs, culture, and traditions. We also had the opportunity to experience unique activities like playing bamboo firecrackers. Walking towards the beach, we could take photos with the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean where the sea and sky meet, a truly breathtaking experience. (Wednesdays are closed; some facilities and activities will be unavailable.)

Successfully completed a self-funded lunch (60 points)

【Sanxiantai (50 points)】Sanxiantai is an island full of myths. Besides the indigenous myths, the most famous one is the story of the three immortals who once visited this island. But aside from these stories, Sanxiantai itself is a scenic spot full of beautiful scenery. In addition to the sunrise, beach and giant rocks, the island also has a very rich ecosystem, which is worth your special trip to visit. Cross the famous cross-sea bridge to experience the unique and fresh atmosphere of the secluded island.

【Kumgang Avenue (20 minutes)】A straight road with no utility poles on either side, offering stunning scenery along the mountains and the sea. From this road, you can see the majestic Mount Kumgang on the west coast, hence the name "Kumgang Avenue". It is also compared to Brown Avenue on the east coast.

【Tropic of Cancer Marker (20 points)】The Tropic of Cancer Marker, a white landmark, boasts beautiful views of the coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Located at 23.5 degrees north latitude, it marks the northernmost point where the sun shines directly on the earth and is also the boundary between the subtropical and tropical zones.

【Shimen Recreation Area (30 minutes)】Walk through the caves that resemble Spirited Away and enter a secluded fantasy world. There are plenty of great photo spots for you to take pictures. Every shot is a perfect Instagram and Facebook photo. Discover a beautiful world full of life among the reefs eroded by the waves. It is a hidden gem with both beauty and substance.

After the trip, proceed to the hotel to check in.

Day 2 (Odd-numbered train: Hualien - Taitung)

Meeting point at Hualien Station (hotel) / (Taiwan Tourist Bus) East Rift Valley Tour (Lintianshan, Ruisui Ranch, Fuli Farmers' Association Straw Art Festival, Chishang Cycling, National Museum of Prehistory (optional)) / Taitung Station (hotel)
After checking in at Hualien Station at 8:30 AM, board the Taiwan Sightseeing Bus (Taiwan) Hualien-Taitung Sightseeing Bus to begin your wonderful journey through the East Rift Valley. The East Rift Valley National Scenic Area is bordered by the Coastal Mountain Range to the east and the Central Mountain Range to the west. Following the green corridor between the two mountain ranges, you will be surrounded by idyllic fields, beautiful mountains and rivers, rich culture and abundant resources. It is a feast for the mind and body, containing natural beauty and a spiritual feast that harmonizes the body and mind. We will let you experience a tranquil and leisurely feeling of the East Rift Valley.

【Lintianshan (40 points)】This place is known as "Little Shanghai" and is one of the four major forest farms in Taiwan. The park is the most complete and distinctive logging base left in Taiwan. Regardless of its scale or importance, the Forestry Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall preserves a variety of historical artifacts from the early days of Lintianshan, such as logging tools, fire-fighting equipment and daily necessities of the forest farm; they are the most important strongholds and witnesses in the "history of forestry development in Taiwan".

【Ruisui Ranch (30 points)】Located beneath Wuhetai, Ruisui Ranch is nurtured by fertile alluvial soil formed by the confluence of the Hongye River and the Xiuguluan River. As one of the premier ranches in eastern Taiwan, Ruisui Ranch is not just a supermarket shelf away, but an opportunity to experience it firsthand. Stand at the origin of fresh milk and witness the birth of milk that has won the title of Taiwan's Best Quality Fresh Milk for three consecutive years. Experience the magnificent and expansive view of the East Rift Valley where the sky meets the mountain peaks. The ranch also offers a variety of high-quality dairy products.

【Hualien Fuli Farmers' Association Straw Art Festival (25 minutes)】Themed "Fuli Cat Paradise", various cat straw art installations are made from straw, bamboo and straw rope, turning them into cute works of art. There are cats stretching, cats adding soup, kittens swinging on swings, cat toys, etc. Each cat has a different animal and expression, which are very vivid!

Lunch in Chishang Rice Village (at your own expense) (60 minutes)

【Bicycle ride on Brown Avenue in Chishang (at your own expense) (60 minutes)】"I SEE YOU" - experience what it's like to be Takeshi Kaneshiro for a day. Even if you don't want to be Takeshi Kaneshiro, there are also swings on Jolin Tsai's tree and Paradise Road to choose from. Ride your bicycle in the boundless Rift Valley Plain to release the pressure accumulated in daily life, and let your mind and body combine with the endless fields. Hum Jay Chou's "Rice Fragrance" and find your original happiness like the male protagonist in the MV.

[National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan (admission not included) (40 minutes)] The newly reopened National Museum of Prehistory is a delightful surprise. It is one of Taiwan's major public museums of anthropology and natural history, and the only national-level museum in eastern Taiwan. Its interactive installations and comfortable spaces are world-class. (Closed every Monday (open on national holidays, make-up holidays, and election days). If this happens, the itinerary will be changed to Taitung Forest Park or other attractions instead.)

After the exciting trip, we will proceed to Taitung Station, where the entire journey will conclude.


Recommended accommodations in Hualien: Hualien Holiday Hotel, Hualien Fuye Hotel, Hualien Just Sleep, Hualien Meilun Hotel

Reference flight: Tze-Chiang (3000) 411, Kaohsiung-Taitung, 05:34-07:40
Mandarin Airlines Flight 391 Taipei-Taitung 07:35-08:40
Uni Air flight 8728, Taitung-Taipei, 18:45-19:45
Mandarin Airlines Flight 396, Taitung-Taipei, 19:25-20:25
Ziqiang (3000) 428 train, Taitung-Taipei, 18:33-20:25