Private East Coast & Jade Hunting Tour – Hualien Coastal Escape

When driving here from Hualien City, while going through the hairpin bends, you will notice the scenery changing suddenly from the verdant mountains on both sides to the vast Pacific Ocean, with Coastal Range towering majestically.

It takes only about 15 minutes to reach an amazing view of the ocean horizon, and the magnificent wooden trestle with the blue sky, mountains and the sea as the background. This becomes a must-visit spot for bloggers and influencers for they can snap photos like a pro even without super fancy cameras or shooting skills.

It is famous for it's large, car shaped cave. It is still a beautiful and unique stretch of coastline. Shimen literally means "rock gate" get's it's name from the caves along the coast here. The area is made up of hard sedimentary rock placed over softer sandstone, which after thousands of years of waves from the ocean, creates unique rock formations.

special geology of sea terrain including the wave-cut platforms, uplifted coral reefs, cliffs and the potholes. You can see the tropical fish in tide pools from potholes and other marine life dwell here.

The loss and deficit cause the mining company closed and no longer did mining in this area. Now the mine is closed and allow no one visit inside. However, there are some jade could be found in the downstream area of the mine: Baibow Stream (白鮑溪), which is a great place to pick the small jade stone. Have you ever dreamed of making you own jade necklace or decorations? You can walk down to the stream to pick up the Jade, then bring the jade stone back to the factory and polish them by yourself. It's sound interesting and could be regarded as an unique souvinior during the trip in Taiwan.

Various activities can you enjoy in this area, such as peddal boat sailing or bicycle cycling around the lake. You can also stroll along the lakeshore walkway, appreciating the flora and fauna there. Liyu Lake scenic area is suitable for all ages, especially for the whole family.When the sun sets, clouds and mountains are reflected on the lake, and the scenery is quite beautiful.

tion in Hualien City at the end of the tour.