Outdoor Activities in Hualien

The Zhuiliu Old Trail is one of Taiwan's most spectacular hikes, but hikers need a permit to discover the ancient route. This full-day hiking adventure from Hualien City takes care of all the details, so you can focus on admiring the dramatic Zhuliu cliffs and marble-walled canyons of the Taroko Gorge.

One of Taiwan's most beautiful and popular hiking trails, the Zhuilu Old Trail wends its way through Taroko National Park. Visitor numbers are limited, but this tour guarantees your entry permits and makes it simple to explore. Depart directly from your Hualien City hotel in the morning, and travel in an air-conditioned minivan to the trail. Enjoy a full day's worth of hiking, and take in bird's-eye views of the Taroko Gorge, before returning to your hotel.

Escape to Taroko National Park, and get up close and personal with some of Taiwan's most rugged and beautiful scenery, on this 3-day, small-group tour from Taipei. This itinerary makes it simple to travel beyond city limits and discover Taiwan's wild East Coast. Over the course of the tour, you'll go for intrepid hikes on the Shakadang and Zhuilu Historic Trails, will admire the soaring Qingshui Cliff, will enjoy beach visits and riverside barbecues, and more. Accommodation, round-trip transit from Taipei, and select meals are all provided.

The Taroko National Park is home to some of Taiwan's most impressive natural scenery and a private tour means you can explore at your own pace. On this full-day tour from Hualien City, visit Chishingtan Beach, Swallow's Grotto, and Eternal Spring Shrine; admire views of the Qingshui Cliffs and Taroko Gorge; and enjoy a leisurely hike to Baiyang Waterfall.