Exploring the Hualien coastline and the starting point of the Coastal Mountain Range

Hualien has long been renowned for its magnificent mountain and sea landscapes. In this tour, we will take you on an immersive exploration of one of the most iconic natural sceneries in eastern Taiwan from a fresh perspective. Starting from the coastline beside the Guoxing Temple, the tour features synchronized shooting with a Canon full-frame DSLR and a drone, delivering an ultra-high-resolution visual experience.
Guoxing Temple: The Intersection of Faith and Landscape
Although the focus of this tour is not on religious culture, Guoxing Temple still holds historical significance as the starting landmark. Also known as "Fuquantang," the temple is dedicated to Zheng Chenggong and served as a spiritual anchor for early local residents during the era of maritime navigation and land reclamation. The temple's front offers expansive views, making it an excellent spot for enjoying coastal scenery.
Exploring the magnificent estuaries of Hualien River and Mugua River
The estuaries of Hualien River and Mugua River serve as the lifelines of the Hualien Plain’s water system. In the virtual tour, from an aerial perspective, we clearly observe the spectacular scene of the two rivers merging and flowing toward the Pacific Ocean. This area is also an important habitat for migratory birds and a key zone for local fishermen’s activities. Its rich hydrological features make it an excellent site for exploring natural landforms.
Following the coastline, entering the starting point of the Coastal Mountain Range
The junction where the Huadong Valley meets the Pacific Ocean is the starting point of the Coastal Mountain RangeThis is Taiwan’s only mountain range that directly meets the sea, characterized by steep and varied terrain. Through the Hualien Guoxing Temple virtual tour, viewers can clearly experience the dramatic topographical changes and the imposing presence of the mountains rising abruptly from the plains.
Ride along the Coastal Bikeway and feel the rhythm of the city and the sea.
This virtual tour also includesHualien Coastal Bikewaystarting point’s scenery passes by Beibin Park and the seaside promenade, a favorite slow-paced route for many travelers. The 360 panoramic view takes you riding along the coast, experiencing moments of tranquility woven from sea breezes and sunlight.
77 Highland: A bird’s-eye view of the entire Hualien Port
At the end of the journey, we bring you to 77 Highland, a vantage point overlooking the entire Hualien City and harbor. From the aerial perspective, you can see a magnificent interplay of urban and natural landscapes, providing a memorable conclusion to this virtual tour.
Further Reading and Related Tour Recommendations
This work builds upon our previous efforts in The Hualien Far Glory Hotel virtual tour and GreenStay B&B utilizes the imaging and interactive technologies from the Riri Tree BnB tour, fully supporting mobile zoom, URL parameter positioning, and social sharing features, making it suitable for various marketing and educational promotion applications.

