Geographic Location

　　Eastern Taiwan covers Hualien County and Taitung County and occupies about one-fifth of the total area of Taiwan, though it is home to only 3 percent of the population. This low population density has helped to minimize pollution and over development, making this is one of very few unspoiled places in Taiwan

　　The East Coast looks east to the Pacific Ocean and is bordered by the Costal Range to the west, creating the spectacular mountain and sea views for which this area is famed. Eastern Taiwan is also home to Green Island and Orchid Island, which though small in size, entice visiors with their fascinating landscapes and ocean beauty.

　　Eastern Taiwan is located at the conjunction of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Continental Plate, the collision of which gave birth to the Central Range, home of some of the world’s most breath taking canyons. The mountains of the Coastal Range taking canyons. The mountains of the Coastal Range are volcanic, adding to the geological richness of this area.

　　Stretching over 200 kilometers, the eastern coastline north of the Liwu River is noted for its high sheer cliffs. Along the coast between the Hualien River and Beinan River, you can enjoy a varied landscape of beaches, pebble shores, reefs, offshore islets, and capes, as well as intriguing sea-eroded rock platforms, caves, and trenches.

Magnificent Eastern Taiwan－
A Journey to the Mountains and Sea
Eastern Taiwan

East Coast National Scenic Area
Introduction
Travel Map
Hualien Visitor Center
Hualien Ocean Park
Henan Temple
Shueilian and Nioushan
Fanshuliao
Baci Observation Tower
Jici Beach
Shihmen
Shihtiping
Yuedong
Gangkou Village
Siouguluan Estuary
Sibulan Island
The Wonder of Migration in the Siouguluan River
Rueisuei Rafting Service Center
Siouguluan River
Rafting Safely
Rueigang Highway
Cimei Village
Tropic of Cancer Marker
Jhangyuan
Basian Cave
Changbin Culture
Jhuhu Mountain Area
Chihcao Bridge
Wushihbi
Shihyusan
Sansiantai Visitor Center
Sansiantai
Chenggong
Aquarium
Whale Watching
ECNSAA Headquarters
Donghe Bridge Recreation Area
Taiyuan Valley
Jinzun
Dulan Village
Driftwood Art
Dulan Mountain
Water Running Up
Shanyuan Beach
Siaoyeliou Visitor Center
Siaoyeliou
Fugang Fishing Harbor

Green Island
Travel Map
Green Island Visitor Center
Green Island Lighthouse
Human Rights Memorial Park
Guanyin Cave and Nioutou Hill
Youzihhu
Sleeping Beauty and Pekingese Dog
Historic Mountain Trail
Jhaorih Hot Springs
Fanchuanbi Prairie
Zihpin
Campground
Gueiwan
Diving Areas
Nanliao
Green Island Prison

East Rift Valley National Scenic Area
Introduction
Travel Map
Liyu Lake
Shin Kong Chao Fong Ranch and Resort
Lintianshan
Guangfu Sugar Factory
Fuyuan Forest Recreation Area
Rueisuei
Jinjhen Mountain
Nanan Waterfall
Antong Hot Springs
Luoshan Waterfall
Donghe-Fuli Scenic Highway
Luye Gaotai Tea Plantation
Hongye Village
Chulu Pasture
Liji Moon World and Little Yellow Mountain
County Highwan197

Taroko National Park
Taroko National Park:Introduction
Cingshuei Cliff
Taroko National Park Visitor Center
Changchun Shrine
Buluowan
Swallow Grotto
Jhueilu Cliff
Box:Central Cross-Island Expressway
Jiucyudong
Tiansiang
Wenshan Hot Springs
Box:Walking Trails

Orchid Island
Introduction
Travel Map
Yeyou Village
Wukong Cave
Langdao Village
Box: Rock Formations on Orchid Island
Lover’s Cave
Dongcing Bay
Yeyin Village
Tianchih
Little Orchid Island
Box: Island Ecology

Green Paradise
Hualien City: Introduction
Travel Map
Cisingtan
Seaside Park
Meilun Hill
Tzu Chi Abode of Still Thoughts
Taituang City: Introduction
Travel Map
Taitung Forest Park and Pipa Lake
Liyushan Park
Green Tunnel
Box: Bombing Master Handan
National Museum of Prehistory
Jhihben Hot Springs

Aboriginal Culture
Amis
Atayal
Puyuma
Paiwan
Bunun
Rukai
Tao(Yami)

Local Specialties
Snacks
Food
Agricultural Products
Aboriginal Food
Jade

Transportation map
Suggested Tours
Useful Information