There are six lookout platforms located at an altitude of 300 m to 400 m along Maple Tree Trail. A single trip on the Trail takes two hours to finish. The Trail slants gently so it is an easy walk. You can also ride a bike, or motorbike, or even drive along any part of the Trail you want. The Trail is a per-fect place for parents taking children to go for a walk in nature. When the weather is nice, you can view Hualien, Meilun Moun-tain, the Pacific Ocean, the East Rift Valley, and Coastal Mountain Range.
The blessed natural environment has nur-tured a unique local culture and stone art.
Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum is the first stone sculpture museum in Tai-wan. When you enter the museum area, you will see large stone sculptures on the lawn.
Hualien Bay Happy Farm is located in Guang Hua Le Huo Creative Park in Ji’an Township, Hualien County. The farm is 45 hectares in size. The farm has been planted with various flowers such as sunflowers, ginger lilies, lotus flowers, and wild-sage flowers. During the blooming season, the conglomeration of different flowers blos-som together, creating a beautiful scene. Currently, the Farm is open all day and ad-mission is free.
Henan Temple is located next to Provincial Highway 11 in Yenliao Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County. The16.67m (5 Zhang)-tall Blessing Guanyin occupies the highest point of the Buddhist temple. The Temple has a simple, unadorned architec-tural style. The plain-colored, simple interi-or and the occasional melodious Buddhist chants will instantly make you feel as if you had entered a peaceful and calm realm.
The eight theme areas in Farglory Ocean Park are filled with fantasy and surprises, which are respectively, Ocean Village, Ad-venture Island, Ocean Theater, Carnival Festive Street, Pirate Bay, Brighton Coast, Undersea Kingdom, and Crystal Castle. Apart from the fun and exciting rides, there are also four amazing themed performanc-es. The brilliant performances are of inter-national quality, which you should not miss at all.