Hualien Summer Sea and Mountain Adventure Route: One-Day Itinerary

🗓 Hualien Sea and Mountain One-Day Adventure Itinerary 🕘 09:00｜Depart for 【Emerald Valley】 Starting Point Recommendation: Depart from Hualien City or the train station, either by driving or renting a car. Approximately 30 minutes by car, park at the open space near "Tongmen Bridge." 💧 Highlights: Pass through a small tunnel to enter a dreamy valley, enjoy the crystal-clear stream and waterfalls to cool off. 🕚 11:30｜Return to Tongmen Tribe for a snack break Recommendations: Tribal-style food trucks or indigenous-style lunch boxes Alternatively, bring a picnic set and enjoy a meal by the stream 🍱 🕛 12:30｜Head to 【Liyu Lake】 Approximately 20 minutes by car. 📸 Highlights: Stroll along the lakeside, paddle on swan boats, or rent an electric bike to circle the lake (about 4 km in total). The reflections of the mountains and water are incredibly soothing! 🕒 15:00｜Set off for 【Qixingtan Beach】 Approximately 25 minutes by car. 🌊 Highlights: Feel the sea breeze, sit on the breakwater to listen to the waves, or cycle along the coastal bike path. 🕓 17:00｜Capture the sunset views (Qixingtan Beach or Meilun Creek) If the weather is good, head to 【Meilun Creek Estuary】 to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean—stunning and serene. Alternative: Watching the sunset at Qixingtan Beach is also a popular choice. 🕕 18:00｜Return to the city for dinner Recommended food: Dongdamen Night Market or local favorites like cold noodles, wontons, and fried snacks around Datong Street. 🕖 19:30｜End of the mini trip, return to the hotel or head home 🚗 --- 🎒 Suggested Items to Bring: Non-slip water shoes, water clothes or swimsuits, change of clothes Sunscreen, sun hat, towel Flashlight (for dark tunnels), basic medical supplies Waterproof bag & trash bags (to protect nature)