Hualien

Hualien (花蓮; Huālián), together with its suburban twin Ji'an, forms the east coast's largest population center. With a vast range of great dining, bargain-value lodging and transport possibilities, it's commonly used as a base for visiting the upper east coast, including Taroko Gorge.

Motion blurred traffic, shopping street at night, Hualien, Taiwan

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