[2025 Hualien Attraction] Travel Guide for Dashibishan Trail (Updated Jul)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Although the Dashibizhan trail in Shoufeng, Hualien is not long, But it overlooks the magnificent Pacific Ocean. It is a good place to stay for a while and feel the nature. Just use Google Navigation "Dashibishan Trail" and you can arrive smoothly. There is a shop opposite called "Tou Mu Fei Yu", which is a good landmark. Make sure you are not going the wrong way. The trail is simple and easy to walk. Enter from the entrance this time. Walk along the trail to the second pavilion and then turn back. The round trip takes about 20-30 minutes. For those who want to take a leisurely walk, this stretch is just right. You can enjoy the vast Pacific Ocean along the way. The road ahead feels more rugged. For us who are holding the dog, it is a bit uneasy. So I decided to quit while I was ahead and save some energy to continue the next journey. After coming down the mountain, a flying fish sausage to replenish energy! When we return to the trailhead, we can’t miss the “Boss Flying Fish” on the opposite side. They sell flying fish sausages here. They are baked to a crispy outside and tender inside. The freshness and smoky aroma of flying fish burst in your mouth. Perfect as a snack to replenish energy! A simple trail trip, without too much burden, But you can feel the magnificent scenery of Hualien coast. Add a flying fish sausage to make it the perfect ending. When you come to Shoufeng, this trail is definitely worth planning!

We embarked on a three-day, two-night trip to Hualien and visited Dashibi Mountain on the eastern coast. Located at the southern end of the Qizai Coastal Recreation Area, this small hill juts out from the coastline. Our guide mentioned that it looks like a big nose and somewhat like a turtle shell, hence the names 'Dashibi Mountain' or 'Turtle Hermitage Mountain.' Dashibi Mountain has a hiking trail that loops around to the seaside. Most of the steps are made of wooden sleepers and stones, with gentle slopes that make for a comfortable walk. It takes less than an hour to complete the trail. At the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Highway 11, Qizai Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The view is excellent, but there's no shade, so it can get quite hot! Across from the parking lot, there's a stall selling indigenous sausages. Our guide recommended the grilled flying fish roe sausages, so we bought some to try. They have a unique sea flavor and are quite delicious.

📍 Location Located in Qixingtan Coastal Recreation Area, Fengbin Township, Hualien County (Taiwan Highway 11, 38.5K), this small hill, resembling a protruding nose or a turtle's back, is also known as "Turtle Hermitage Mountain." ⸻ 🚗 Transportation • By car: Drive along Taiwan Highway 11 to Qixingtan Coastal Recreation Area and navigate to "Dashi Nose Mountain Trail." Free parking and public restrooms are available. • By public transport: Take the coastal bus heading towards Jingpu/Chenggong/Taitung from Hualien Station and get off at "Turtle Hermitage Station" or "Qixingtan Beach Station." The trail is about a 1–2 minute walk away. ⸻ 📝 Personal Experience This trail is short, about 750–910 meters round trip, featuring wooden sleepers and stone steps. It includes pavilions and mileage markers, and the entire hike takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour, making it very accessible. I visited on a sunny afternoon, and the gradient blue ocean breeze was breathtaking. Photos taken near the pavilion looked almost like postcards. The best photo spot is the wooden boardwalk near the second pavilion, where the sunset creates a poetic scene that will make you want to snap multiple shots. ⸻ 📷 Recommended Photo Spots • Wooden boardwalk near the second pavilion, offering a panoramic coastal view • Northward view of Qixingtan Bay and Taiwan Highway 11 coastal road • Staircase silhouette during sunny backlight conditions

#5月好去处2025 📍 Jiqi Village, Fengbin Township, Hualien County ⛰ The round-trip walking time is about 40 minutes to 1 hour 🕰 Suggested stay time: 1.5 to 2 hours ✨ A ridgeline trail that allows people to relax Driving along the east coast, when the scenery gradually changes from villages to coasts and from green land to ridgelines, you will find yourself at the [Da Shibishan Trail]. It is not as magnificent as Taroko, nor as ostentatious as Qingshui Cliff, but a kind of quiet beauty and slow healing. Standing on the high point of the ridgeline, there is a green hillside under your feet, an endless blue sea in front of you, and only the sound of wind and waves interweaving in your ears - here is the most gentle mountain and sea secret place in Hualien. 💡 Highlights of Da Shibishan Trail 🌿 The mountain and sea ridgeline, green on one side and blue on the other The most charming thing about this trail is that the entire section is on the ridgeline. On the left is the undulating green valley, and on the right is the coastline. The sea breeze blows and the waves patter. Walking on it is like floating between heaven and earth. 🌤 The view is super wide, and it looks like a postcard no matter how you take it. As long as the weather is good, you can see the Jiqi Bay, Shitiping, the distant Changbin Coast and even the Pacific Ocean from the ridge. The clouds are sometimes low and sometimes high, and the changes in the sky make the whole journey full of surprises. 👣 Easy and easy to walk, even beginners can complete it easily. The trail is composed of wooden planks and mud land. Although there are ups and downs, the difficulty is low and no mountaineering experience is required to complete it. Whether it is a family trip, a couple's walk, or a solo trip, it is very suitable. 🚗 How to get to Dashibishan Trail? 🛣 Drive there Drive from the coastal highway of Provincial Highway 11, set the navigation to "Dashibishan Trail Trail Entrance" or "Jiqi Seaside Recreation Area". There is a small parking space at the entrance. It is recommended to come in the morning so that it is easier to find a spot. 🚌 Get there by car Take the train from Hualien Station Front Station, go to Hualien Transfer Station, take bus 1140 to Dashibishan Station, and get off. The journey takes about 1.5 hours. #Dashibishan Trail #Hualien East Coast #Fengbin Travel #Shanhailing Trail #Hualien Seaview Secret #Isaki Attractions

This place is really beautiful. I thought it would take a long time to climb, but it only took 20 minutes. It is suitable for beginners in mountain climbing! And you can see the Pacific Ocean and mountains in the distance, and you can really enjoy the beautiful scenery! ! ! Come to Hualien and relax here