Where to stay in Hualien — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Hualien is an east-coast city and the gateway to Taroko National Park — a deep marble gorge, waterfalls and cliffside walkways, the Qingshui Cliff dropping into the Pacific, and a coast for whale and dolphin watching. It's Taiwan's grandest natural scenery, reached by a scenic coastal railway.
Why stay in Hualien
Taroko National Park
A deep marble gorge, waterfalls, and grand cliffside walkways.
Qingshui Cliff
Sheer cliffs dropping into the Pacific Ocean, a breathtaking view.
Whale and dolphin watching
Boat out to spot whales and dolphins in the Pacific Ocean.
Scenic railway
A railway along the east coast with lovely views of mountains beside the sea.
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Local dishes to try in Hualien
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Hualien dumplings
Soup dumplings and snacks from Dongdamen Market.
📍 In the city - 2🍡
Hualien mochi
Mochi with various fillings, the city's famous souvenir.
📍 Souvenir - 3🐙
Fresh seafood
Seafood fresh from the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Coast - 4🍢
Indigenous food
Grilled dishes and indigenous food at Dongdamen.
📍 Night market
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Taroko Gorge
A deep marble gorge with the Swallow Grotto trail and waterfalls — grand natural scenery.
📍 Taroko - 2🌊
Qingshui Cliff
Sheer rock cliffs beside a turquoise sea, a classic viewpoint.
📍 Coast - 3🐋
Whale Watching
Boat out to watch dolphins and whales in the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Hualien harbour - 4🌙
Dongdamen Market
A large night market with local and indigenous food.
📍 In the city - 5🏞️
Qixingtan Beach
A crescent-shaped pebble beach with views of mountains meeting the sea.
📍 Coast
Things to do in Hualien
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3 Hualien hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.0LuxuryLe Méridien Hualien Resort
#1 most luxurious - central, walk to the night market
★ 9.0ValueTaroko Mountain View B&B
#3 best value · 9.0 reviews, mountain views
★ 9.0Upper-midโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในHualien
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Lakeshore Hotel Hualien Taroko
#3 5-star resort · closest stay to Taroko Gorge
Silks Place Taroko
#1 most luxurious · the only 5-star inside the park
Hualien Farglory Hotel
#2 family resort · next to the theme park
Taroko Liiko Hotels
#2 Closest to Taroko Station · 1-minute walk
Chateau de Chine Hotel Hualien
#4 5-star value · minutes from Hualien Airport
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🚆 Getting around Hualien
Train from Taipei
An express train along the east coast, about 2 hours; book ahead.
Rental car or Taroko tour
Enter Taroko by rental car or tour; the gorge roads are winding.
Scooter rental
Convenient for getting around the city and the nearby coast.
Tour bus
Buses into Taroko for those who don't drive.
Where to go next near Hualien
TaipeiA welcoming capital — Taipei 101, night markets, Ximending, temples, and the Beitou hot springs.
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JiufenA hillside village of red-lantern lanes — teahouses with sea views and a retro atmosphere said to have inspired Ghibli.
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Sun Moon LakeA large lake among the mountains — lakeside cycling, a cable car, lakeside temples, and boat cruises.
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AlishanA mountain scenic area — a vintage forest railway, sunrise above a sea of clouds, and thousand-year-old cypress forest.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hualien
What is there to see in Hualien?+
The highlights are Taroko National Park (the marble gorge), the Qingshui Cliff, whale watching, and Dongdamen Night Market.
How do you get to Hualien from Taipei?+
Take the scenic express train along the east coast, about 2 hours. Book ahead, as seats fill up fast.
How many days do you need in Hualien?+
Two days is about right — one day into Taroko, another for the coast, whale watching and the night market.
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