Places worth the detour in Hualien City

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Hualien City, Taiwan, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Hualien Al-Falah Mosque. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Museums & culture2 Built landmarks1 Nature & landscapes1 Fun & leisure1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Hualien Al-Falah Mosque

Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan

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2.Chihsingtan Beach

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Xincheng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan

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3.Keishu-in Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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4.Cilaibi Lighthouse

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse built 1963

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5.Chihsing Tan Katsuo Museum

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum in Xincheng, Hualien County, Taiwan

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6.Cathedral of Our Lady Help of Christians, Hualien City

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

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7.Farglory Ocean Park

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Marine mammal park in Shoufeng, Hualien County, Taiwan

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8.Hualien Railway Culture Park

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Gallery in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan

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