Huadong Longitudinal Valley

The Huadong Longitudinal Valley scenic area is located in the eastern part of Taiwan, stretching app[...]

The Huadong Longitudinal Valley scenic area is located in the eastern part of Taiwan, stretching approximately 180 kilometers from north to south. It is a floodplain sandwiched between the island’s central mountain range and coastal mountain range, often referred to as the ‘green corridor’ connecting Hualien and Taitung.
Undeveloped in its entirety, the area retains a simple and rustic charm. Surrounded by lush green mountains, the scenic area boasts waterfalls, canyons, streams, and hot springs. Visitors can also explore pastoral farms, delve into prehistoric cultures, and appreciate the cultural heritage of Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, as well as the industrial sites of Taitung.

Within the Huadong Longitudinal Valley, there are numerous well-known attractions. In Hualien, you can find Jiayitan, Chinan National Forest Recreation Area, Yuan’s Ocean Park, Mataan Wetlands, Ruizhu Hot Spring, Ruizhu Ranch, and Xiuguluan Stream, among others. Taitung offers its own rural beauty with attractions like Lu Ye Gaotai, Lu Ye Sightseeing Tea Garden, and Chulu Ranch.

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Due to inconvenient transportation, visitors typically opt for car charters or cycling tours for those with experience. In spring, one can admire the rapeseed flower sea; during the transition from spring to summer, enjoy fireflies at Jiayitan; in the height of summer, witness paragliding performances at Lu Ye Gaotai; and in autumn, take in the golden needle flower-covered hills.

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For those seeking a woodland adventure, a visit to Jiayitan to breathe fresh air or experiencing the thrill of rafting at Xiuguluan Stream is a must. From August to September each year, witnessing the golden needle flower sea at Shiushi Shan in the middle of the Huadong Longitudinal Valley is a rare opportunity.

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Friends who prefer comfort and tranquility can start at Ruizhu Ranch to see open and eco-friendly livestock farming and taste the famous green dairy products. Then, indulge in a soak at Ruizhu Hot Spring or Hongye Hot Spring, enjoying the preserved rural hot spring atmosphere and relaxing body and mind.

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During the hot air balloon festival in July and August, visitors can head to Lu Ye Gaotai to witness a sky filled with paragliders and hot air balloons, and perhaps even experience the thrill of soaring through the air. From high above, the surrounding expansive scenery unfolds, with mountains encircling vast green grasslands and orderly Lu Ye Gaotai sightseeing tea gardens passing beneath, complemented by the colorful paragliders and hot air balloons against the blue sky, creating an intoxicating vista.

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The entire area is open all year round, accessible 24/7.

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