Though Taiwan is an island country only somewhat larger than the state of Maryland, its mountains and history make for a land of variety, be it in terms of culture or the natural riches found across its 14,000 square miles.
The county of Hualien, lying on the island’s east coast, is pleasantly removed from the bustling urban jungles of Taipei, the capital, and other modern cities lining Taiwan’s western face.
The hospitality offered by its well-developed service industry, combined with picturesque landscapes and preserved traces of Taiwan’s Chinese, Japanese, and aboriginal legacies, make Hualien ideal for the vacationer looking for a rustic yet accessible getaway.
Black-faced spoonbills. Taiwan Tourism Bureau
