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Itineraries
2 WEEKS
The East Coast Loop
From
Hualien
, a low-key coastal town with good eating and seaside parks, it's a quick
hop to
Taroko Gorge
, Taiwan's premier natural attraction. After a couple of days hiking,
biking and marvelling at the marble walls, head up Hwy 11 to the
Qingshui Cliffs
,
among the world's highest.
Return to Hualien and take Hwy 11 to Taitung. It's three days on a bike alongside
some of Taiwan's best coastal scenery; otherwise rent a car or scooter. Plan to stop often,
but in particular at
Shitiping
for seafood and jaw-dropping views, and
Dulan
, Taiwan's
funkiest town, for an art scene centred around a reclaimed sugar factory. From Taitung,
catch a ferry or flight to
Green Island
and/or
Lanyu
for a few days of snorkelling, hot
springs and exploring the island culture of the aboriginal Tao.
