Hualien 花蓮 on Taiwan’s east coast is a cool combination of natural wonders and city attractions – just two hours away from Taipei by train, Hualien is the gateway to Taroko National Park, beautiful beaches plus an epic food scene of its very own. Whilst many travellers might consider bypassing Hualien until Taroko National Park’s […]
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One of the most unique hotels in Taiwan and the only luxury hotel open in Taroko National Park, Silks Place Taroko has to be one of our most memorable stays ever. A 5* hotel in an incredible natural setting, escape the city and get back to nature (but with all the comforts) at Silks Place […]
Taiwan’s Hualien Station is your likely arrival point in Hualien from Taipei – it is also a popular pick-up point for Taroko Gorge tours from Hualien County (花蓮). One of the busiest train stations in Taiwan, Hualien Station is the terminus for Taiwan’s popular North Link line that runs between Hualian and Su’aoxin and welcomes tens […]



