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Ride horses, go fishing and travel slow in Hualien along Taiwan’s eastern coast
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Horse riding is one of many activities available in Hualien's coastal areas.
PHOTO: WENDY NG
Wendy Ng
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- Hualien, Taiwan, has largely reopened to tourists after the April 2024 earthquake and typhoons, offering mountains, ocean views, and cultural experiences.
- Visitors can enjoy whale watching with Turumoan Whale Watching Company, make fish balls at Lin Fish Ball, and take part in indigenous Amis culinary traditions.
- Hualien promotes eco-friendly tourism, including palakaw fishing and grain-art workshops, emphasising sustainability and preserving indigenous culture for future generations.
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HUALIEN – Taiwan’s largest county spans over 4,600 sq km – about six times the size of Singapore. Facing the Pacific Ocean and resting against the Central Mountain Range, Hualien is Taiwan’s green lung, containing about a fifth of the island’s forests.
Here, I ride a horse on a beach at sunrise, fish in a creek with a traditional bamboo trap and press rice grains into art during my fourth visit in December 2024.
