Highway 11

Introducing Highway 11

There are two routes to decide between when travelling south of Hualien: Hwys 9 and 11. Hwy 9 cuts through the verdant East Rift Valley (Huādōng Zòng Gǔ), while Hwy 11 travels down the east coast, skirting some stunning coastal scenery. The coastal route allows you to visit small aboriginal villages, numerous beaches, the arts scene at Dulan, and Lanyu and Green Islands. There are several places to camp along the way, and more and more guesthouses seem to spring up every year.

Much of Hwy 11 falls under the auspices of the East Coast National Scenic Area, whose visitor centre (089-841 520; www.eastcoast-nsa.gov.tw/en/index.php; 25 Shintsuen Rd, Chenggong; 9am-5pm) is between Duli and Chengkung.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009