The Abode of Still Thoughts
This small Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount North Jialiwan is the original facility of the world-famous Tzu-zhi Buddhist foundation. In keeping with the foundation's ideals, the temple is very simple, and incorporates a Japanese style garden. Information on Tzu-chi's international activities is also available at the temple.
Qi Xing Tan
Excellent vistas of the ocean, delicious seafood, friendly people, and a special goat restaurant specializing in goat milk coffee. The beach is not popular for swimming, though, as the tides and currents are quite dangerous, the bottom drops off steeply, and doesn't have much sand mostly pebbles. It is important to stay near the coast.
Yenpin Prefectural Temple
Established in the Qing Dynasty, this is the oldest temple in Hualien.
Beibin Seashore Park
Nanbin Seashore Park and Meilun Seashore Park. A scenic area of palm trees and landscaped greenery that runs the full length of the city's foreshore. The views over the Pacific Ocean are especially spectacular at sunrise.
Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum
Displays both traditional and contemporary stone sculptures.
Pine Garden
A peaceful garden with 63 pine trees.