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*The Taroko Gorge is composed mainly of metamorphic rocks, such as granite, marble and gneiss and it is shaped by mighty Liwu river. The name, Taroko, means "majestic and brilliant" in the language of Truku, the aboriginal tribe residing in the area. Due to its vantage point controlling trading and strategic hub, Taroko possesses numerous historic sites.

*Also we will do Hualien city tour visiting some lovely sites in Hualien.

(2) The Swallow Grotto Trail is the most easily accessible trail in the world-famous Taroko Gorge of Hualien County, Eastern Taiwan. The Swallow Grotto Trail in Taroko National Park goes along a section of the Liwu River valley flanked by towering and almost vertical cliffs on both sides, offering magnificent views of one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Taiwan.

(3) Zhuilu Old Trail, One of the most challenging hiking trails in Taroko Gorge! Explore the beautiful Taroko National Park on the historical Zhuilu Old Trail, an epic trail initially hand carved by Formosan aboriginals thousands of years ago, which had been a key pass to strategic commodities like salt, iron and marriage, yes, marriage, brave aboriginal young men got to carry their brides on their backs walking on this narrow, 650 m high trail home.

(5) Tianxiang, from here on (to the west), the Central Cross-Island Highway leads to real deep mountains in central Taiwan.

(6) Chang Chun (Eternal Spring) Shrine, commemorates 226 personnel (military veterans) who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway (1956~1960). Spring water adjacent by the Eternal Spring Shrine flows all year round, and the Highway Bureau named it after "Changchun Falls." It is now scenic spot with special significance on the Central Cross-Island Highway.

(8) Qixingtan, aka Seven Star Lake or Jade Stone Beach, is one of the most popular beach sightseeing spots of Hualien for it lies at the tip of a crescent bay offering extensive views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Qixingtan is consisted of a scenic area, geological area, the Katsuo Museum, as well as a stargazing observation area allowing visitors to have a wonderful experience stargazing by the sea.

(9) Pine Garden, In colonial times, some kamikazes drank their last sake before taking off for suicide attacks over U.S. battleships in WWII.

(10) Dong-ta-men Night Market, featuring aboriginal foods and street performers

(4) Taroko Tunnel of Nine Turns gives the most fabulous views in Taroko National Park.

(1) Buluowan Suspension Bridge, 2.5m in width, stretches 196m, reaches up to 153m from the river bed of Liwu, is the highest suspension bridge in Taiwan. From the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful view over Bulouwan terrace and part of the Taroko Gorge.

(7) Chingshui Cliff is a 21 kilometer length of coastal cliffs averaging 800 meters above sea level in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. The tallest peak, Qingshui Mountain, rises 2408 meters directly from the Pacific Ocean. The cliff is located at the southern part of the Suhua Highway that connects the counties of Yilan and Hualien in eastern Taiwan. It is considered to be a very scenic area and is the highest coastal cliff in Taiwan.

Taroko Gorge, breath-taking view of the gorge of Liwu river

One Day Hualien Tour, Taroko Gorge

The Sakur Trail is a suburban trail constructed using natural ecological methods, suitable for people of all ages. It is approximately 1.35 kilometers in length, taking about 40 to 60 minutes to walk. 

Fu-shih Village is located in front of  the main gate of  Taroko National Park, making it the largest village in the township. The residents of the village are mainly of the Taroko tribe, known for their simple and sincere way of life. Fu-shih elementray school was founded in 1922, Over 95% of the students are children of Taroko tribe, and the school decorations are filled with cultural stories of the tribe.

Taroko National Park  derived its name from the gorge created by the Liwu River. The river has carved through the marble mountain establishing a stunning gorge worthy of exploration and viewing.
Due to the earthquake in April 2024, which is currently under repair, only the period from 12:00 to 13:00 is available for driving entry.

Tour Pick up from Hualien city

Trails, Taroko Culture Stories,Taroko Tribe communities, Beach

Full-Day Tour About Taroko Curlture Excellent Stories , 8 Hours

AllenBest Hualien Aboriginal Hunter Camp Tour & Liyu Lake Trail

The Amis is the largest indigenous ethnic group in Taiwan mainly distributed in the east of the Central Mountain Range and the plains area , covering eastern Taiwan county Hualien .

The earliest record regarding Amis contact with outsiders can be traced back to some four hundred years ago with a Dutch gold mine exploration team.

Today's tour you can experience Amis culture through various fun , basic hunter skill and simple activities, suitable for all ages

Our next stop will be Liyu Lake, located in the south of Hualien. With an area of approximately 104 hectares, it is the largest lake in Hualien. The tour track around the lake is 4 kilometers long, and tourists can either walk or ride bicycles along the track. Popular activities include booking a paddle boat, SUP, kayak, or rowing on the lake.

Let's join the Amei tribal adventure and learning their sustainability concepts

AllenBest Hualien 8 Hours Tour Between Two mountains & Indigenous Tribal Culture

Hualien has been known as a wonderland. It is surrounded by the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It only takes you 20 to 30 minutes driving from the mountains to the beach. Other than that, Hualien is also like a melting pot for it has so many different ethnic groups living here. People from different cultures, breathtaking landscapes have made Hualien so extraordinary

Prepare yourself for a relaxing day out as we stroll by Liyu Lake, look for Taiwan jade, take a walk in the Fuyuan forest, soak in Hot Springs and try delicious aboriginal cuisine.

This is an unforgettable experience for you, it will take you on a journey to experience the excellent beauty of Hualien , contact with local people, try some tradional foods and experience the vitality under diverse cultures

Liyu Lake is about 1.6 KM. in length, and 1 KM. in width, A small and charming lake.

Be ready to be surprised !!! Making your own Handicrafts.

The BEST Hualien Truku Tribe Hunter cultural camp ＆ Liyu Lake Trail

After you have seen the west side of Taiwan, with all the big cities boasting many modern buildings, maybe a tour to Hualien is a good choice.

In today's itinerary, we will experience the life of the Truku people, who have lived in the mountains for thousands of years, where everything in life comes from nature. For example,
BAMBOO is processed to build houses for the tribe, and it can also be made the bamboo rice for hunters to carry while hunting. Bamboo can also be crafted into bows and arrows, as well as different traps to catch various animals, serving various purposes in daily life.
Plants like RAMIE or BEAUTIFUL GALANGAL, after different processing procedures, can be woven into clothes, mattresses, ropes, and more. Different plant materials can also be used as food and for fishing, among many other uses.

Today, we will follow Truku hunters, learn their traditional wisdom, and experience their life stories.

Truku culture, archery, bamboo handcraft, animal traps, wild green vegetables

Hualien Easter coast The Ocean Tribe Amei Maokong Village Cultural Experiences

Welcome to Hualien, the big county in Taiwan, Today after one hour of driving time go south, let's go to the Pacific coastline, and show you the unique ocean Ameis tribe_ Maokong Village!
The Maokong Tribe is located in Fengbin Township, leaning against the Coastal Mountains. It has rich handcraft skills, like Ramie thread weaving, Umbrella Plant Coaster Weaving, glutinous rice brewing culture, and a unique youth institutional culture. The place is named Maokong according to legend, when the ancestors came here, the land was full of a plant called Poison Bulb, and the families who originally lived here also dedicated their farmland to the tribe.
After lunch, let's proceed along the magnificent Pacific coastline to the Shihtiping Scenic Area, Shihtiping is located at the southern end of the coastline, and the entire area is a massive coastal terrace full of marine-abrasion topography

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Oceanside Amei Tribal culture, Traditional DIY skill, Marine-abrasion Topography

The Amis is the largest indigenous ethnic group in Taiwan mainly distributed in the east of the Central Mountain Range and the plains area , covering eastern Taiwan county Hualien .

For this tour you can experience the life of indigenous people from over a thousand years ago, After over 200 years of strong dominance by Han Chinese culture, it's remarkable that the Amis tribe has been able to preserve their precious traditional culture. You will experience their life wisdom ，skill and concepts of sustainability and environmental protection.

The only place that produces Formosa Jade in Taiwan is Hualien, many jade scraps and semi-finished products were found in here , and also our Formosa jade has a special birthmark, so please come and let me show you

bamboo rice, arrow and bow, set traps , Indigenous costume and fine Jade in a Creek

 Hualien Amis Tribal Culture Hunter Camp and Formosa Jade River Gathering 8 Hours

 Three Tribes Cultural Day Tour - The Past and Present of Hualien City

Today's itinerary will immerse you in the three main indigenous tribal cultures of Hualien, exploring their past survival challenges, cultural traditions, and ways of life.

Sakiraya Tribe: Over 100 years ago, the Han Chinese rulers arrived in Hualien, leading to conflicts with the Sakiraya Tribe. In order to avoid being wiped out, they sought refuge with other tribes, leading to their disappearance. It wasn't until less than 20 years ago that they regained recognition and proudly reemerged. Today, you will learn about their story of resurgence.

The largest indigenous group is Amis Tribe, They possess over 200 varieties of wild vegetables, flavors seldom experienced in our usual diet. Today, you will have the opportunity to taste various unique wild vegetables

For thousands of years Taroko Tribes, they lived in the mountains until they were forced down to the foothills by the Japanese for easier control. Today, you can experience the traditional way of life and hunting skills of the Taroko people

Three experiences of traditional indigenous cultures, embodying millennia of environmentally sustainable lifestyles

Explore the best of Hualien area in a 3 day tour with Allen

Three days trip is perfect for you to travel through the biggest county in Taiwan, Hualien Country .
This tour will take you on a journey to experience the excellent beauty of Hualien，We have two mountain ranges in here, one keep moving to another 5-10 cm every year, that 's make the beauty of Hualien

On the first day, you will spend a time aruond Hualien City , visit The biggest Traditional Southern Buddhist Temple, gorgeous and magnificent , few short trails , lake view and know the stories about people living in Hualien.

On the second day, you will visit the East Rift Valley between two mountain ranges. One connects to Eurasian Plate, and the other one connects to Pacific Ocean Plate which has beautiful and natural scenery and you will see the various lifestyle here.

On the third day, you will visit the beautiful coastline, what a wonderful landscape, excellent ocean view and know some different stories about aboriginal who have lived here for more then two thousand years

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$ 800 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 380 (USD)

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$ 450 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 460 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 460 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 450 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 480 (USD)

Allen K.

$ 480 (USD)

Allen K.

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