七星潭
Qixingtan Beach
qī xīng tánA sweeping pebble beach where the mountains meet a deep-blue Pacific. Best enjoyed by bike in the soft morning light.
coastcyclingsunrise
花蓮 · East
Hualien
huā liánA dramatic east-coast base with marble gorges, Pacific views and Indigenous flavors close to the city.
Good to know
Coast. Mountains. Outdoor
Use this page as your base camp: save a spot, learn the station name, then make room for an unplanned snack.
Make it memorable
Places to begin.
Taste the place
Order these nearby.
竹筒飯 · Main dish
Bamboo Rice
zhú tǒng fànSticky rice steamed inside bamboo, often served with mountain ingredients and Indigenous-style dishes in the Alishan area.
七星柴魚片 · Other
Qixingtan Bonito Flakes
qī xīng chái yú piànDried bonito shaved into aromatic flakes, a coastal Qixingtan specialty used over rice, soup and snacks.
蔥油餅 · Snack
Scallion Pancake
cōng yóu bǐngA crisp, flaky flatbread layered with spring onions. Ask for an egg or a little chili sauce.
Vegetarian-friendly
麻糬 · Dessert
Mochi
má shǔSoft glutinous-rice treats dusted with peanut powder or filled with red bean and sesame.
Vegetarian-friendly
臭豆腐 · Snack
Stinky Tofu
chòu dòu fǔFermented tofu with a famously strong aroma, usually fried crisp and served with pickled cabbage, garlic and chili sauce.
Spicy
鹽酥雞 · Snack
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
yán sū jīBite-sized chicken fried until crisp with garlic and basil, then tossed with pepper salt and optional chili powder.
Spicy
地瓜球 · Dessert
Sweet Potato Balls
dì guā qiúGolden hollow puffs made from sweet potato and tapioca starch, fried until crisp outside and chewy inside.
Vegetarian-friendly
After dark
Follow the good smells.
東大門夜市 · Daily 18:00–00:00
Dongdamen Night Market
dōng dà mén yè shìA breezy, spacious market with Indigenous grills, live music and east-coast specialties.
Getting around