Hualien｜Chinan National Forest Recreation Area

📍Address No. 300, Linyuan Road, Chinan Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, 974 👉 Located in Shoufeng Township, Hualien, just about a 5-minute drive from Liyu Lake. This forest recreation area is managed by the Forestry Bureau. ⸻ 🕒Opening Hours Daily: 08:00–17:00 • Ticket Information: Full ticket NT$80 / Half ticket NT$50 (discounts for groups, students, and seniors) • Recommended to visit in the morning or early afternoon to avoid the midday heat. ⸻ 🚍Transportation ✅ From Hualien City: 1. 🚗 Driving / Car Rental: • Head south along Provincial Highway 9 to Shoufeng, then turn onto Linyuan Road to reach the destination. The drive takes about 30 minutes. • The park has parking facilities, making it the most convenient option. 2. 🚄 Train + Taxi / Bicycle: • Take the Taiwan Railways to [Shoufeng Station] or [Zhixue Station] → Transfer to a taxi (about 10 minutes) or ride a bicycle to the park. 3. 🚌 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - East Rift Valley Line (check schedule): • Take the shuttle to "Liyu Lake Station" and then bike or walk to Chinan Park (about 10–15 minutes). ⸻ ✅Recommended Reasons • Chinan National Forest Recreation Area was originally a logging site and has been transformed into a venue for nature education and ecological experiences. • Features include a Timber Exhibition Hall, Forestry Exhibition Hall, circular trails, and a butterfly garden, making it ideal for families and light hiking enthusiasts. • The forest is primarily composed of Acacia trees, Taiwan red cypress, and native broadleaf trees, providing dense shade perfect for summer cooling and forest bathing. • The trails within the park are gentle, with scenic pavilions and interpretive signs along the way, suitable for ecological observation, photography, and relaxation. • Liyu Lake is nearby, allowing visitors to plan a "lake + forest" nature tour.