[TW; 2019] Huadong Valley (Part Two)

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Huadong Valley Day Tour from Hualien: Yun Shan Shuei & Shitiping, https://www.kkday.com/en/product/9708

Shitiping

Shitiping 石梯坪, https://www.eastcoast-nsa.gov.tw/zh-tw/Attractions/Detail/12;
977, Taiwan, Hualien County, Fengbin Township, 台11線

So pretty ocean view!

And the challenge over there was hiking up this natural staircase of eroded stone. It looks easy in photos but it was rather rocky, steep and windy! I'm thankful to complete it with the help of the guide and took that cover photo - felt like being at the top of the world!

Shimen Ban Shao Jiao

The whole coastal line is so pretty~

Shimen Ban Shao Jiao 石門班哨角;
977, Taiwan, Hualien County, Fengbin Township, 台11線

Well this is this place only has this "love" symbol and everyone was taking couple shots. If you're solo, can just sit there and watch people having fun.

(Bonus) Xinshe Rice Terrace

The driver specially pulled over at this place because one of the tour mates spotted this from far and mentioned how badly she wants to go and take photos. Such a sweet driver (;

Xinshe Rice Terrace 新社梯田, https://www.facebook.com/pages/花蓮新社梯田;
977, Taiwan, Hualien County, Fengbin Township

There is actually a rice fields around these cute structures, but I think I didn't come at the right season and it looks a bit messy field.

But I believe at the right season, it will be very pretty to view the ocean over a field of rice crops! Nevertheless, I still had fun taking photos with the structures over there!

Fengbin Skywalk

Fengbin Skywalk 花蓮豐濱天空步道,
977, Taiwan, Hualien County, Fengbin Township, 花東海岸公路

You will be given the protective head gear to walk this narrow platform over the ocean! So exciting!!!

Amazing view over there again and I really love Taiwan's sea/ocean view!

After walking pass the long stretch of platform, you will be routed to the colourful lighted up tunnel!

Hualien Dongdamen Night Market

After the trip, we were given a choice to drop off at one place at Hualien City. There was one group of the tour mates going to night market, so I joined them!

Then I realised... Ziqiang Night Market was combined with all the other famous night market in Hualien to be this mega big Dongdamen Night Market back in 2015! It is currently the biggest night market in Taiwan.

Hualien Dongdamen Night Market 花蓮東大門觀光夜市, https://www.dongdamen.com.tw/;
No. 50, Zhongshan Road, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970

Quite a big area and such a pity we went a bit early, so most of the stalls are not opened yet.

There was even an observatory deck which you will be able to see some sunset, mountain & ocean view.

Searched for some food to fill up the tummy!

& had this famous 蔣家花蓮創意官財板 (something like creative toast bread).

蔣家花蓮創意官財板;
No. 1-47, Mingyi Street, Hualien City

I think I ordered the marinated chicken, quite generous serving. Worth trying but not my liking.

Of course, ended this day tour with a cup of "healthy" bubble tea from 茶湯會!

TP-TEA 茶湯會;
https://tw.tp-tea.com/

How will I rate this tour? 

I would say 5 stars! The driver was friendly and nice, tour mates were nice too (made some Taiwan friends as usual). Pretty views and fun moments. If you're solo or do not know how to drive, this tour is definitely for you to explore the huadong coastal line!