The fishery is located in the mountains of Huadong coastline, on the plain of East Rift Valley within the central mountain range. During the day, Pacific Ocean in the east is being heated, and water vaporizes. Being carried by the west wind, the vapor is being trapped inside the central mountain range. Hualien is famous for producing all kinds of ores, and these stones rich in minerals also act as a filter that purifies water. As a result, many natural springs are being modified into fish farming pools. Natural springs are pure with zero pollution. The first township after entering Hualien is the Shoufeng Township. It is the home to pure land and spring in eastern Hualien. “Lichuan fishery” is renounced as the pearl that shines inside natural springs. The purity of mountain and water could almost cleanse your mind and body.
Ruisui farm is located in Wuhe Village of Ruisui Township. The farm produces dairy products for the Ruisui. The water here is clean and air is fresh, and so the dairy cows here grow strong and healthy. The milk they produce are highly delectable. Now that Ruisui farm operates in multiple businesses. Facilities like tourist center, outdoor cafe, and bike lanes are now available to visitors. The farm also supplies fresh dairy products to visitors. You are welcome to visit with your family to Ruisui farm and spend a splendid golden holiday.
Chihsingtan scenic area is located in Xincheng township of Hualien. It is the only national scenic areas in Hualien. This place is mainly supported by bike lanes, which pass through Nanbin park, Hualien harbor, Siba highland and finally Chihsingtan beach. The bike lane extended to 21km long, and supported by essential facilities.
In Chihsingtan beach during the day, you can see the beauty of a crest shaped bay. However, at nighttime you can see dim lights blink in a distance from Xincheng and Chongde district. Same area at different times of the day offers you the top class sightseeing enjoyment.
The lake is located in the Shoufeng township of Hualien. The lake area itself takes up a total of 104 hectares, and its vertical landscape formed a huge long oval. It is the largest inland lake in eastern Taiwan. The lake is surrounded by highways with a length of 5km. Visitors may ride here by bike to enjoy a healthy and pleasant holiday with lots of oxygen. Since 2002, Liyu Lake has been managed by East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration Management Office. Through detailed planning and design, management office offers recreational facilities such as water bike, boat, forest hiking trails, etc. The water of Liyu Lake endlessly emerges from underground, and the beauty of nature changes with each passing season. This charming lake attracts many visitors every year.
The park has an area of 11 hectares. It was an air force base of Japan during the war. In 1985, Hualien provincial seedling nurturing garden moved here. Originally this place was a wasteland of wilderness with forest and land of rock and sand. Through cultivation and management, soil is being improved to become suitable to cultivate seedlings. It became a major base for forest nurturing and county environmental improvement. In the year of 2000, the seedling nurturing garden started a new planning for Nanpu green forest park. In the year of 2005, provincial government held a renaming event for the park. The name “Zhikaxuan Forest Park”, originated from the culture of Amis tribe, and has been elected by a majority of votes. “Zhikaxuan” is a term in Amis language. It is the old name for Jian township, meaning “many wood logs”. “Zhikaxuan forest park” combines nature and culture, and acts as a recreational and educational area for the community. It is also a famous point of interest for sightseeing in Hualien.
Pine Garden was built between 1942 and 1943. It was the military office of Japanese military during the war. The pine forests of the nearby “broadcasting center” (now BCC Hualien), “Coastal radio” (now Chunghwa Telecom), and water work (Simeilun water purification company) lined up as a whole. At that time it was a major structure to Meilun Mountain. This garden during the time of Japanese colonization was a clubhouse for high-ranking military officer. Rumors said that Kamikaze squad force were granted a “royal wine” by the emperor before their mission. Pine Garden is located on the right side of Hualien Meilun Mountain behind the Central Mountain range and faces the Pacific Ocean. Other than the impressive constructions, the most obvious landmark is the pine tree forest of over 60 pine trees. The forest looks like a huge umbrella, decorated by a blue ocean and a tranquil sky to form a truly romantic sight. Other than pine trees, many other local native plants grow in the area such as parasol leaf tree, fern, silver grass, fig plants, etc. Among them, fig plants grow in a unique way. These Chinese banyans extend through cement walls, and to the inner structure of the building. In addition, the Meilun mountain area was once a coastal forest with rich soil. Because of colonization and immigration, people brought in different species of plants from other places. Because this place has been abandoned for more than a decade, local plants have dominated the area. This ecological system, with its rich number of species and their relation with natives are topics worth to be researched and observed.
The Jade Valley Old Trail has been used 200 years ago. The trail follows along Mugua stream and some nameless sub-streams. It was the main trail that the Taroko tribe used to migrate from central mountain range to Mugua upstream (now Tongmen village). The route along offers a nice view with a trail that follows the streams. Yixiantian Valley also has ammunition storage and copper mine left by Japanese military police from the “Lifan” period. At first the facility was used for irrigation. “Jian plain” can still operate even now. It is a pleasant sightseeing area for tourists who interested in ecosystem, historic monuments, and scenic view. Jade Valley Old Trail routes are full of cliffs and small paths. Supported by local villagers, provincial government decided to rebuild the valley into a point of interest for visitors that love nature and history. Following the river valley going upstream leads to a nameless stream trail. The stream water is so clear that the riverbed can be seen. Water flows through the rocks and shines brightly in the valley. Visitors can see the Tongmen tribe from afar, and enjoy in the bliss of leaving everything behind while out in nature. Somewhere in the middle of Jade Valley is a sand dam. Pillars of water splash down from the dam. The water at this scenic point is good for sightseeing and swimming. At the destination a waterfall can be seen up in the mountains, with fish swimming freely below.
Cingshui Cliffs is a route located along the Suhua highway between Heren and Songde. The distance is about 12km. This snake-like route is also along coastal cliff. The scenic view is dangerous but magnificent. It is the most beautiful place of Suhua Highway, and also known as one of the eight greatest natural sights in Taiwan. After passing through the Heping Tunnel, this road, that seemingly hangs in the air, can be seen in all its beauty. Multiple layers of cliff and precipice are connected to each other. Gneiss and marble rocks can be seen on the route. Its magnificent views of nature are truly inspiring.
「立川漁場」位居花東海岸山脈,與中央山脈間的縱谷平原上;白天,東側的太平洋受熱而上升的水蒸氣,經吹拂西飄,再陸續受阻凝聚於高聳的中央山脈山麓,隨即雨落匯聚成河,或東流入海、或沉伏地下成泉,加上花蓮盛產各類礦石,這些石頭也具有過濾的效果,所以開鑿出的一個個天然湧泉養殖池,泉水潔淨無污染,滿溢而出的水,再繼續其億萬年來不變的東流路程。大花蓮進入花東縱谷的第一個鄉鎮-壽豐鄉,是花東淨土的清泉之鄉, 「立川漁場」 更是閃耀於泉水中的明珠,山清水秀,可滌塵囂。
瑞穗牧場位於瑞穗鄉舞鶴村,牧場為瑞穗鄉酪農區,此地的水源相當潔淨、空氣新鮮,因此所飼養的乳牛頭頭壯碩豐滿,牛奶也非常好喝。 現今的瑞穗牧場,已朝多元的方向來經營,園內不但設有遊客中心、露天咖啡座、自行車道等設施,牧場也提供新鮮的牛奶製品,供遊客食用,歡迎您攜家帶眷一同來到瑞穗牧場,享受有趣的黃金假期。
七星潭風景區位在花蓮縣新城鄉,是花蓮縣唯一的縣級風景區,此地以自行車道為旅遊動線,途經南濱公園、花蓮港、四八高地到七星潭風景區,長達二十一公里,有著各項硬體設施。 在七星潭,白天,您可以看著海峽優美的弧形海灣,也可以遠眺清水斷崖,夜晚,新城與崇德地區的燈火點點,同樣的地點,不同的時刻,給您最頂級的視覺響宴。
鯉魚潭位於花蓮縣壽豐鄉,湖的面積約104公頃,面積廣大呈南北狹長的橢圓形狀,是東台灣最大的內陸湖泊,潭的四周為環潭公路,全程約5公里,遊客可以來此騎乘自行車,享受健康有氧的愉悅假期。 自民國91年起,「鯉魚潭」便由花東縱谷國家風景區管理處接管,經過規劃與設計,管理處在此提供了水上腳踏車、滑船、森林步道…等多元的休憩活動,鯉魚潭的湖水自地底湧出,終年不竭,優美的景色,隨著季節變化萬千,夢幻般的仙境,吸引許多遊客前來。
本公園佔地11公頃,日治時期之空軍基地,民國七十四年間,花蓮縣政府苗圃遷於此,原為荒野雜林、沙石礫地,經開墾經營、改良土壤,培育植栽苗木,成為本縣全民造林、城鄉綠美化的重要基地。民國八十九年,苗圃轉型,展開南埔綠森林公園整治計畫。 民國九十四年,縣府為本公園舉辦重新命名活動,阿美族文化意涵的「知卡宣森林公園」獲多數人青睞而以此命名之。「知卡宣」,阿美族語,吉安鄉舊名,「薪材甚多」之意。「知卡宣森林公園」結合自然與人文,為社區建構休憩及教育場域,也為花蓮增添一處不同風貌的觀光景點。
松園別館約建於1942-1943年,為日軍「兵事部」辦公室,與附近的「放送局」(現中廣公司花蓮台)、「海岸電台」(現中華電信)、自來水場(自來水公司美崙淨水場)等皆有松林連成一片,為當時美崙山重要建築。此園在日治時期曾是高級軍官休憩所,傳言日本神風特攻隊出征時也會在此接受天皇賞賜的「御前酒」,增添許多想像空間。松園位於花蓮美崙山右側,背著中央山脈,面向太平洋,除了建築物令人印象深刻外,最明顯的就是60 餘株大片的松林,像綠色大傘般撐起,與蔚藍的海岸、寧靜的天空形成浪漫風情。這裡除松樹之外,尚有許多原生植物漫生,像血桐、蕨類、芒草、榕屬植物等;其中榕屬植物的纏勒現象最特殊,各種大小葉雀榕穿過水泥牆, 伸入建築物內繼續蔓延。另外,美崙山一帶原為豐富的海岸林,由於移民和殖民的時代,帶來了外來的植物,也由於此地閒置十餘年,原生植物又茂盛起來,因此其豐富的植物生態與族群的關係值得研究。
清水斷崖指的是蘇花公路和仁至崇德之間,長約12公里的路段。此段公路蜿蜒曲折、臨崖逼岸,景觀驚險壯麗,是整個蘇花公路上最美的地方,被列為台灣八大奇景之一。只要過了和平隧道,就可看見這懸在半空中的道路,層層的懸崖和峭壁相連著。一路上,全都是片麻岩和大理岩,壯闊的景觀令人感到敬畏。 走在這公路上或許不會覺得害怕,但是當走完了這條路,回頭望時,才體會到這一路上的險境。