Hualien County

Hualien County is an administrative region on Taiwan’s eastern coast, extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Central Mountain Range. It includes Taroko National Park and the county seat, Hualien City.

Taroko National Park: A protected area in eastern Taiwan known for steep gorges, marble cliffs, and high mountain terrain. The park’s dramatic gorge is Hualien County’s best-known natural landmark.
Central Mountain Range: A north–south mountain system forming Taiwan’s rugged interior spine. Its eastern slopes dominate Hualien County’s western landscape.
Amis people: An Indigenous Austronesian people, concentrated in eastern Taiwan and known in their own language as Pangcah. Amis communities are among the largest Indigenous populations in Hualien County.
Tourism in Taiwan: Travel and visitor services across Taiwan, spanning urban, cultural, and nature-based destinations. Hualien is a major base for visits to Taiwan’s eastern landscapes.
Earthquakes in Taiwan: Seismic events caused by active tectonic processes around Taiwan. Hualien County lies in a seismically active region and has experienced damaging earthquakes.
Hualien City: A city on Taiwan’s east coast and the seat of Hualien County. The county’s administrative center is also its largest urban settlement.
Coastal Mountain Range: A mountain range running along eastern Taiwan between the East Rift Valley and Pacific coast. It separates the county’s inland valley from much of its Pacific shore.
Truku people: An Indigenous people of Taiwan whose traditional territory includes the Central Mountain Range and Taroko area. Truku history and identity are closely tied to the county’s mountain region.
White water rafting: A recreational activity in which people navigate river rapids in an inflatable raft. The Xiuguluan River draws visitors for guided rafting through its gorge.
2024 Hualien earthquake: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Hualien, Taiwan, on April 3, 2024. The earthquake damaged buildings and triggered landslides in the county’s mountainous terrain.

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