Hualien
Starting Location
Easy
Physicality
3/10
Adventure Factor
8 Hours
Duration
Come take a trip with us through Hualien’s stunning East Rift Valley!
Overview
While Highway 11 and East Coast National Scenic Area get a lot of the hubub, our unique tour of the vibrant East Rift Valley gives you a taste of everything Taiwan’s rich interior has to offer. From the serene Liyu Lake to the beautiful bike paths of Danong Dafu Forest Park, prepare yourself for a rural day out seeing an entirely different side of Taiwan.
Trip Highlights
- Try a homemade Papaya Milk along the shores of the beautiful Liyu Lake
- Take off your shoes and hunt for real Taiwan jade in the cool waters of Bai Bao Creek
- Take a walk through a preserved Japanese era timber outpost at the historic Lintianshan Forestry Park
- Enjoy the scenery as we drive through the agricultural farmlands of the East Rift Valley Scenic Area
- Cruise the winding bicycle paths of Danong Dafu Forest Park
- Step back in time at the prehistoric Saoba Monoliths
- Straddle two climate zones at the Tropic of Cancer Marker
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A Few Photos from the Valley!
Details
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Pick up and drop off at your hostel or hotel in Hualien | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 8 AM. | ||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 4 PM. | ||||
| WEAR/BRING | A camera, comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a swimsuit and towel (in case it is hot and there is time for a river swim!) a water bottle, hat, bug spray, sunscreen and money for food, drinks and/or souvenirs. | ||||
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We look forward to you joining us!!
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8:00AM: Hotel Pickup
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East Rift Valley Tour
We will spend the day visiting many of the East Rift Valley’s most beautiful locations, both natural and historical. In order to have a fun and flexible day, the exact itinerary for our day can vary. But we promise to try and show you as many wonderful parts of the East Rift Valley in one day as we can!
Some possible stops include:
- Liyu Lake
- Bai Bao Creek (Jade Picking)
- Matai’an Wetlands
- Danong Dafu Forest Park (Bicycle Riding)
- Tropic of Cancer Marker
- Yunshanshui
- Saoba Monoliths
- And other secret spots!
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Approximately 4pm Return to Hualien Hotels
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Tour Reviews
A must do while in Hualien! We did two days with Island Life, the first was the Better Taroko tour which was a blast and the next day we did this one and I have to say, this was my favorite. Our guide Iris was so funny and fun, she really made the day a good one.
Such a fun day in the valley!
We did 5 tours with Island Life Taiwan and each one was very well planned and unique. The East Rift tour was especially cool because we found some real jade in the river and got to take it home with us! Our guide on this tour, Iris, was a delight. Highly recommended tour and tour company.
We had such a wonderful time with Iris! It was a bit rainy and chilly the day we went so Iris offered to take us to the Butterfly Valley Hot Springs resort while we were in the area. It was an extra $8 USD but worth it! Swimming in hot springs in the cool rain was amazing. They really know how to show you a great time at Island Life Taiwan. Highly recommended!
Our Guide Alan took us to so many wonderful spots. The valley was even greener and more full of farm land than we expected. A really unique experience in Taiwan. Very much recommend.
So beautiful! I really enjoyed getting away from the coast and seeing the valley. the mountains on both sides made for a really beautiful drive and we had a great time at all the stops. So many cool things to see in Taiwan! We’ll definitely use Island Life again if we come back this way.
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