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Between Sea and Stillness: A Midday Pause at Hualien Port

#summervacay #july2025 #naturalwonders #seascapes At noon, Hualien Port Waterside Recreation Area feels like a forgotten postcard—still, sunlit, and nearly silent. A mother and child cycle slowly along the path, their laughter distant and soft. The breeze carries the scent of salt and summer. Venus Gallery remains shuttered, but even its silence feels poetic. Further along, a nearby 7-Eleven offers small comforts: papaya milk, a swirl of soft-serve ice cream—simple treats that somehow taste better when paired with sea air. From the edge, cargo ships slip in and out of port, dwarfed by the vast Pacific beyond. The horizon stretches without end. You’re not far from the city, yet it feels like you’ve stepped out of time. In Hualien, even the quietest corners hold a view worth lingering for.
Posted: Jul 6, 2025
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