Around Taiwan by Train - Experience a different way of travel

The Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau is a cultural hub of Hualien. It is part of the efforts of the Taiwanese government to build a strong culture and protect it against dilution from globalisation. Founded in 1978, the Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau is made up of a museum, a library, a gallery, and an exhibition hall. read more »

Waters, mountains, clear open skies! Taroko National Park is one of the most raved about national parks in Taiwan! Besides its lush greenery and near-perfect scenery, it is also home to a number of attractions within the park. These include the beloved Swallow Grottos (燕子口) and Wenshan Hot Spring (文山溫泉). Feast your eyes upon the great natural wonders that is the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (九曲洞步道), Baiyang Trail (白楊步道), and Shakadang Walkway (砂卡礑步道) to name a few. read more »

Tunnel of Nine Turns, also known as the Jiuqudong tunnel, is the most spectacular sight alot the Taroko Gorge trail, where the cliffs face one another. This tunnel was constructed in 1996, providing a platform for tourists to view the many geographical wonders in Taroko National Park like the rock folds, joints and fissures of the marble cliffs. The two cliffs are situated so close to each other that it is as if they are joining to each other if one sees them from a distance. read more »

The Swallow Grotto is a cliff that is situated alongside the Taroko George with natural potholes on its surfaces as a result of the river and groundwater erosion. Visitors will have to take a stroll through the Tunnel of Nine Turns in order to view the Swallow Grotto at a close-up range, and that also comes with the additional benefit of enjoying the sceneries of Taroko George and Tunnel of Nine Turns which in turn complements the ecological habitat of the swallows - Swallow Grotto. read more »

Changchun Shrine was constructed in memorial of the 226 military veterans who died during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway from 1956 to 1960. The spring water adjacent to the shrine flows all year around and therefore the name Eternal Spring Shrine and the Highway Bureau named it after 'Changchun Falls'. It is now a scenic spot which holds an utmost significance to the Central Cross-Island Highway. read more »

Located north of Hualien and due east of the airport, is where the enchanting village of Chi Hsing Bay sits. Do not expect an entire stretch of sandy landscape here at Chi Hsing Beach as it is still largely undeveloped. However, Chi Hsing Beach does have its attractions based mainly on the amazing background dominated with mountains. read more »

A special getaway within your getaway. It can be just a half-day trip in the midst of the itinerary that you have planned for yourself. There are many attractions within the island such as the seafood street that you will definitely not miss it and also a Matsu Temple with superb pillar carvings on a relief. read more »

The Former British Consulate Takao is allocated as a historical site. Yet, it is still a romantic place and is actually ranked as one of the top 5 places in Southern Taiwan for wedding photo shoots. Located in the Former British Consulate Takao, is a garden restaurant with a nice roof and a cafe which provides a panoramic view of Kaohsiung. read more »

Located at the western edge of Kaohsiung City, the Xizi Bay Scenic area is known for its clear waters safe for the public to swim in. Not only does Xizi Bay provides its deep blue waters for an enjoyable day of swimming for all ages, it is one of the most romantic places for couples to spend their time together just to watch the sunset. The beauty of its sunset is indescribable and you have definitely need to see it for yourself. read more »

New land mark in Kaohsiung, linking both east and west lake to form a heart shape. Located nearby to the most prosperous downtown street, which is a good place for visitors to experience local culture. This is a common place for local to steal a romantic time at night. read more »

It is situated near the bank of the Sun Moon Lake and has three separate halls each dedicated to different great historical people in the Chinese history, namely the First Ancestor Kaiji, God of Literature, God-of-War Guan Gong, Warrior-God Yue Fei and Confucius. There is also a flight of 366 steps to the temple that symbolises the days of a year (including leap year) with rest-points at the step that marks the start of each month. Wind chimes are placed along the steps to bless the visitors and if you are a believer, you can purchase a wind chime of your own Chinese zodiac and hang it along the steps. read more »

The largest lake and the pearl of central Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a stunning water body that is surrounded by green mountains. The eastern part of the lake has a shape as round as that of the sun while the western part is curiously shaped like a crescent moon. Hence, the name Sun Moon Lake. read more »

Established in 1986, Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village occupies a total area of 62 hectares. The culture village features aboriginal cultures, amalgamating with tourism, culture and educational purposes. It is located near Sun Moon Lake, making it another top tourist attraction in Nantou. read more »

Known locally as 'a land of milk honey', the East Rift Valley will greet you with its greenery that stretches all the way to the mountains on both sides. You might not be able to finish the entire tour within the East Rift Valley as it covers a total area of 138,386 hectares, which stretches from Mugua River in Hualien to the north of Taitung. Within this national scenic area, there will be endless mountains, valleys and hot springs for you to have an adventurous or even romantic experience. read more »