Top Things to do in Xiulin
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Xiulin, Hualien
Discover the best top things to do in Xiulin, Taiwan including Heren Walk Area, Si Pao Primary School, Su-Hua Highway, Chongde Bay, Xiangde Temple, Qingshui Cliff, Tungmen, Eternal Spring Shrine, Tungmen Power Plant, Tianxiang Scenic Are.
Restaurants in Xiulin
1. Heren Walk Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Si Pao Primary School
3. Su-Hua Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Su-Hua Highway (also called the Su'ao-Hualian Highway) has few equals for scenery. The road clings to the side of the vertical cliff, high above the Pacific Ocean. Although the route was reconstructed in the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945) the final two-way highway was not completed until 1990. It's a spectacular trip from Su'ao to Hualian, running some 118 kms (73 Miles); thank goodness we had an expert driver.
4. Chongde Bay
5. Xiangde Temple
6. Qingshui Cliff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By OrderintheHouse
My wife and I enjoyed a 6 night Wendy Wu private tour of Taiwan in January 2020 as part of an 18 day Asian trip to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Our tour took in Taipei, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan and Kaohsiung. After an overnight in Taipei, we commenced day one of our tour travelling to the famed Taroko Gorge. We travelled via the world’s fifth longest highway tunnel (12.9km) and the Su-hua Highway, Taiwan’s breathtaking east coast cliff highway which stretches from Su'ao Township to Hualien City. Without a doubt the Su-hua Highway is one of the most scenic drives in Asia literally hugging the cliffs of Taiwan’s east coast. Extreme care needs to be taken when driving this highway. We were very grateful to our tour driver/guide who negotiated the road with great skill, care and patience. On the Su-hua Highway between Heren and Chongde we stopped at a parking area beside the Chongde Tunnel which led to an observation platform and here we were able to marvel at the absolute beauty of the Qingshui Cliff (aka Chinshui Cliff). A magnificent scene is created from this observation deck and a wonderful panorama can be enjoyed with the Cliff on our left and a 21 kilometre stretch of beach as our eyes move slowly to our right. The Cliff rises vertically from the Pacific Ocean, with an average height of over 800 metres with the tallest peak, Qingshui Mountain rising 2408 metres from the ocean floor. The observation deck to witness the Qingshui Cliff is a very worthwhile fifteen minute stop on the drive from Taipei to Taroko Gorge. Not only were we able to “stretch our legs”, we also had the opportunity to admire one of the truly great spectacular seascapes. We were able to appreciate first hand why the site of the Qingshui Cliff was designated in 1953 by the Taiwan government as one of the island's "Eight Wonders." .
7. Tungmen
8. Eternal Spring Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By LeslieL178 - Melbourne, Australia
We visited in Jan 2018 and the trail was still being constructed/fixed due to some fallen rocks. Our taxi guide then led us to a temple right next to the trail (you need to cross the red bridge and the tunnel then you'll see the entrance to the temple right on your left). There you can climb the stairs to their bell tower and I have to say it's one of the best look out you can get in Taroko. Literally I just stood their in awe, trying to absorb the beauty of this Nat park. Bonus: you can also ring the bell 3 times to make a wish ;)
9. Tungmen Power Plant
10. Tianxiang Scenic Are
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Tianxiang Scenic Area is the main village of Taroko Gorge. It's in the middle of the Cross Island Highway. We have driven to Tianxiang from Hualian, but there is no gas station, so make sure you fill up in Hualian. There is a Seven-11 where you can get snacks. You can return to the to the Hualian Train Station from here. You can inspect XIang De Temple, which has a traditional Chinese gate in front. The scenery is spectacular. You can stay overnight, but be sure make a booking in advance
