Day Trips & Excursions in Hualien

This day tour to Taroko Gorge is ideal for anyone short on time. Fly straight to Hualien, round-trip from Taipei, and get whisked away to Taroko National Park for a guided tour. Explore the precipitous Qixingtan Beach and Qingshui Cliff, and take in stunning views of the Liwu River and Taroko Gorge from the Shakadang and Lushui trails. Plus, visit the Dongdamen Night Market, too.

Admire the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Taroko Gorge, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Asia, on this 13-hour tour from Taipei. There will be a guide to drop you off at the train station to let you hop on a train bound for Haulien; enjoy the scenic ride and learning about your destination on the way. Arrive at this top attraction and start exploring its sheer marble cliffs, winding tunnels and the vein of the Liwu River flowing through the gorge. Stop at a traditional Taiwanese restaurant for a lunch of typical local fare before heading to Chi-Hsing Beach and the Hualien Stone Sculpture Park. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Taipei hotels are included.

Travel round-trip by rail from Taipei to Hualien on a full-day tour of Taroko Gorge, situated within Taroko National Park. A professional guide greets you upon arrival, and whisks you away to top attractions, including the Tunnel of Nine Turns, Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, Cisingtan Scenic Area, and Hualien Stone Sculptural Park. Admire waterfalls and marble cliffs as you take in the glorious views. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.