【Hualien Private Day Tour | Taroko Gorge & Qingshui Cliff & Yoshino Pilgrimage Temple & Qixingtan Beach & Trendy Fairy Tale Starbucks | Hualien Airport & City Hotel Transfer

- Attraction Introduction -

• Yoshino Pilgrimage Center (Ji-An Chinghsiu Temple)
  Established during the Japanese colonial period, the century-old Yoshino Pilgrimage Center is now a Grade III historic site and the only Japanese-style Buddhist temple in the Hualien-Taitung region designated as a national historic site. It is currently the best-preserved Japanese temple in Taiwan, allowing you to experience a Japanese atmosphere without leaving the country. It is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Hualien.
  
  
• Liyu Lake
  Located in Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Liyu Lake is the largest inland lake in Hualien, covering an area of approximately 104 hectares. Locals call it 'Dabei,' while the Amis people refer to it as 'Panao.' Liyu Lake offers beautiful scenery, lakeside trails, forest trails, SUP paddleboarding, and various recreational activities such as lake cruises. On holidays, it is a great place for locals to go for outings and picnics with their children.
  
  
• Lichuan Aquafarm
  Located in Shoufeng, Lichuan Aquafarm uses natural spring water to farm plump and delicious golden clams. It features a cultural ecology center, a clam museum, experience pools, and a restaurant. Not only can you learn about the life cycle and farming process of golden clams, but you can also get into the water to experience the fun of 'clam digging' and feed the farmed fish. It is a very popular destination for family fun. At Lichuan Aquafarm, besides experiencing the early fishing village lifestyle by digging for golden clams and tasting delicious salt-grilled tilapia, stir-fried golden clams, steamed noble fish, and golden clam balls, you can also take a walk nearby to admire the mirror-like farming ponds.
  
  
• Yunshan-shui
  Yunshan-shui is another unmissable spot for visitors to Shoufeng, Hualien. The park is planted with various types of flora, such as coconut avenues, palm trees, bald cypresses, royal poinciana, and aquatic plants. There are also vast green lawns and many wild animals. Each season has its own unique charm, making it a perfect spot for photographers.
  
  
• Starbucks Lakeside Cafe
  This Starbucks is the most beautiful and only lakeside Starbucks in Taiwan. With its dreamlike forest cottage reminiscent of a candy house and the bald cypress lakeside park, it feels as if it were plucked straight from a fairy tale. The area is home to beautiful lakeside ecology and wildlife, and the visitor center is designed with a rugged style inspired by the American Southwest desert, making it the perfect place for travelers to relax.
  
  
• Hualien Railway Culture Park
  Railway enthusiasts will love the Hualien Railway Culture Park, which not only features beautiful Japanese-style architecture and stations but also allows you to walk hand-in-hand along the tracks. The best part is the steam locomotive that puffs smoke—a must-visit spot for vintage train lovers! Come to Hualien Railway Culture Park and be a train conductor for a day!
  
  
• Jiaxing Ice Shop
  A 60-year-old local Hualien shop housed in a Japanese-style wooden building with a strong retro vibe. Although named 'Jiaxing Ice Shop,' it is famous for its affordable stir-fried dishes and its signature lemon juice, made with non-toxic lemons sourced from local farmers in a perfect golden ratio. It is a delicious treat you won't want to miss, whether in summer or winter.
  
  
• Xincheng Catholic Church
  Completed in 1956, the Xincheng Catholic Church is designed in the shape of Noah's Ark, symbolizing rebirth. The walls of the church are covered in lush green vines, bringing a sense of vitality. Inside, the windows are inlaid with stained glass, and as sunlight filters through, you can feel a sense of holiness and solemnity.
  
  
• Chongde Ying Farm
  Located near Taroko, it is known as the 'New Zealand of Taiwan,' featuring vast grasslands, rolling mountains, and an endless ocean view. The combination of these three elements creates a magnificent landscape painting. Here, you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery, interact with charming and cute animals, and even try exciting activities like canoeing and paragliding to satisfy all your travel needs. It is perfect for friends and families to visit together.
  
  

- Itinerary Information -

• Duration: 8 hours

• Departure Time: Flexible (Must depart by 12:00 PM at the latest)

• Departure Point: Major hotels and B&Bs in Hualien City / Hualien Station / Hualien Airport (Please provide flight information in the remarks)

• Return Information: Major hotels and B&Bs in Hualien City / Hualien Station / Hualien Airport (Please provide flight information in the remarks)

• Driver Language: Chinese
  
  
  
  

- Vehicle Information -

• [5-Seater Car] 
• Passenger Capacity: 1 - 4 passengers 
• Luggage Capacity: 2 - 3 pieces of 20-inch luggage
  
  
• [7-Seater Car] 
• Passenger Capacity: 5 - 6 passengers 
• Luggage Capacity: 1 - 2 pieces of small luggage 
• Vehicle Model: Wish or equivalent
  
  
• [9-Seater Car] 
• Passenger Capacity: 7 - 8 passengers 
• Luggage Capacity: 4 - 6 pieces of 23-inch luggage 
• Vehicle Model: Hyundai / Volkswagen