2025 Roaming the East Rift Valley: Love in Hualien and Taitung

The East Rift Valley is like a serene paradise bestowed upon eastern Taiwan. 💚 Flanked by rolling mountains and golden rice fields, the air carries a blend of rice fragrance and sea breeze. This is not just a valley but a path to the soul. 🏞️ Day 3｜Chishang・Chenggong・Donghe Leisurely Journey 🌿 Chishang Dapo Pond Reflecting the Central Mountain Range, this tranquil lake is one of Taitung's gentlest landscapes. 🚣♀️ Stroll along the lakeside, take photos, or quietly watch the clouds mirrored on the water, as if time itself slows down. 🌊 Sanxiantai Trail Cross the magnificent eight-arch bridge to reach a coastal platform and unique rock formations. 🏝️ Legend has it that three immortals once landed here to cultivate, making it a sacred place for travelers to connect with the ocean. 🌈 Donghe Bridge Trail A red bridge spans a blue bay, with a bustling surfing paradise below. 🌊🏄♂️ Don't forget to grab a Donghe meat bun nearby to let your taste buds join this feast of mountains and sea! 🏡 Accommodation: Desire Taitung B&B A design-focused B&B surrounded by greenery. At night, listen to the wind and gaze at the stars—it's the perfect ending to a journey. 🌌 🌄 Day 4｜Taitung City・Dawu Coastal Journey 🏞️ Liyushan Trail A small hill in the heart of Taitung City, serving as the locals' backyard. 🐟 Climb to the top for panoramic views of Taitung City and the Pacific Ocean—an ideal spot for sunrise and nightscape photography. 📸 🌅 Dawu Coastal Trail A coastal gem along the South-Link Highway, with lush mountains on one side and the deep blue ocean on the other. 🌊 Stroll under the sea breeze, as if walking on a dreamlike path connecting heaven and earth. 🏡 Accommodation: Back to the warmth of home As the journey ends, your heart is filled not with fatigue but with gratitude and renewal. 💖