Why go
- County of Taiwan.
- Served by Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN).
History
Hualien is a county on the east coast of Taiwan. It is Taiwan's largest county by area, yet due to its mountainous terrain, has one of the lowest populations in the country. The county seat and largest city is Hualien City. Hualien County is located in the eastern part of Taiwan—the Pacific Ocean lies to its east and the Central Mountain Range lies to its west. Narrow and long, Hualien is the largest county in Taiwan in terms of area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- TransAsia Airways GE (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Taichung, Taipei
- Mandarin Airlines AE (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Kaohsiung
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800) · 1 route: Jinan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HUN has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Jinan, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Taipei). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Hualien Cruise Terminal, 3.2 km); routes include 蘇澳 - 花蓮.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hualien, Taiwan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.