The Hualien-Taitung area can be termed the back yard of Taiwan, with the Taroko and Yushan national parks, the East Coast and East Rift Valley national scenic areas, and three forest recreation areas (Chinan, Fuyuan, and Zhiben). With such an abundance of tourist resources, this is the ideal choice for your vacation. Whether you like the excitement of white-water rafting, the fascination of whale- and dolphin-watching, the healthful exercise of walking forest trails, the relaxation of soaking in soothing hot mineral baths, or the intellectual stimulation of culture tours, this is the place for you. If you want to savor thoroughly the green mountains, azure seas, blue skies, and other natural wonders of the Hualien-Taitung area, then you could do far worse than to take a carefree trip on the eastern Taiwan trunk railway line and savor the scenery that stretches to infinity on both sides of the tracks, and at your will choose the places you want to stop for a closer look.

East Coast National Scenic Area: Richly varied topography, with stepped seaside platforms, sand and pebble beaches, coral shores, offshore islands, capes, and sea-eroded platforms, channels, and caves. The coast is also the main home of the Amis tribe people, and the harvest festivals that their villages hold one after another in July and August provide visitors with an outstanding opportunity to enjoy a personal experience of indigenous culture.