Hualian is located on the eastern coast of southern Taiwan.

Trains to Hualian are common and run at regular intervals as Taiwan has a very extensive train system.

There is also bus service to Hualian

Hualian is a smaller town with many many hotels and places to eat. It is most often used as a base for persons whom want to visit Toroko ...

This is a popular tourist destination for Taiwanese also and I highly recommend that you go during the to avoid crowds.

The main attraction is the Taroko Gorge, which you can see by foot or by car. When we were there, we hired a taxi driver guide who we met on the street. He drove us around and directed us where to hike, what sites to visit ...