Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Taiwan Ilan+Hualien 1 day trip

After days of spring rains, it is a sunny day for a good day trip.

We start at 10:30 and drive about 1~1.5 hrs before we arrive at Su-Ah(蘇澳)harbor.

There are dozens of seafood restaurant, we pciked 海底園活海鮮 for lunch. 

From left to right, they are water lotus, stir-fried clams, barbecued shrimps.



Nearby the harbor, there is a park where a marble Buhhda stands facing the Pacific Ocean.



The ocean tide sounds gently from afar, but they thunder when coming near.



From Suhao, it takes 2 hrs at least to get to Taroko via the Su-Hua road.

I would say if you like ocean view, scenary along this road will amaze you.

However, too many cement factories hamper original beauty.

Clear water Cliff showcases the incomparable landscape and ocean view.




Inside Tarogo gorge, spetacular landscape abounds.

There is a temple near Tainxian with the tallest Kṣitigarbha budda





It is definitely worth your time to visit here.

For friendly notice, 1 day is very rush considering the driving time.

On our way back to Taipei, we stop at a Japanese retaurant called 林北烤好 barbecue.




Food is always a good comfort, especially after one day's trip.