Things to see and do Hualien - Hualian 花蓮

The Taiwanese call it more Liyu Tan, it is one of the largest natural lakes on the island. Bordered by exotic crops and surrounded by hills, the Lac des Carpes is a place of entertainment that can easily occupy half a day. Possibility to go boating to observe the fish or to walk along the trail around the lake. In recent years, several restaurants have opened on the western shores of the lake, disfiguring the idyllic landscape in the process. On the other hand, nature is rather well preserved.

An impressive 51 ha complex with brand new facilities including a water park and a marine zoo with dolphins and sea lions, all built according to ecological principles and (supposedly) respectful of animal welfare. Dressage shows are organized every day and musical comedies are used to raise children's awareness of ocean preservation. Some hotels can arrange the tour for you.

This huge pebble beach is one of Hualien's main tourist attractions. The locals don't swim there, however, the waters are rough and the currents unpredictable: only good swimmers in perfect physical condition could risk it, and even then... But the exceptional panorama of the foothills of the mountains flowing into the Pacific is well worth the detour. There's also a small, friendly museum of Aboriginal crafts, a tourist information office, and some not-so-good seafood restaurants