[2025 Hualien Attraction] Travel Guide for Chinan National Forest Recreation Area (Updated Jun)

📍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.

What I loved most was the sense of calm. The walking trails were peaceful, lined with tall trees that filtered the sunlight in scattered beams. Occasionally, I’d hear the distant call of birds or the soft rustle of leaves, but otherwise, it was just me and the forest. I found a picnic spot overlooking the hills and spent a while there just soaking in the view. If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend bringing a good mosquito repellent. 💞Reasons to Recommend: Nature 🕰️Business Hours: 08:00-17:00 #historicallandmarks #nationalpark #nature

When you step into the Chinan National Forest Recreation Area in Hualien, you will be greeted by a fresh natural atmosphere, as if you are in a quiet oasis. The air here is filled with a faint scent of leaves, which is refreshing. There are several exhibition halls in the recreation area, showing the process of early forestry production and the mysteries of nature. First, walking into the Forestry Production Hall is like traveling back in time. Lifelike models of various tools and mechanical equipment used in the early days show the busy and hard work of logging scenes in the past, making people admire the wisdom and hard work of forestry workers. A gashapon machine at the counter attracted great interest. Just put in a 100 yuan coin and you can twist out a themed DIY kit. The DIY kit in the gashapon machine is full of surprises. When I turned the gashapon machine and got the material package of a little snowman business card holder, I was full of anticipation. Sit in the rest area of ​​the playground and start making this little snowman business card holder. This process is full of fun and challenges. Every step brings me closer to nature and allows me to feel the joy of creation. Finally, when I finished this unique souvenir, I felt a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. This trip to Chinan National Forest Recreation Area not only allowed me to learn a wealth of forestry and natural knowledge, but also allowed me to create a souvenir by myself. Such a journey is both fulfilling and enjoyable, and makes people have more awe and love for nature and history. I look forward to my next visit to explore this beautiful nature again and find more novelties and surprises. 🕰️Business hours: 8:00-17:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Forestry Exhibition, Nature Trail 📍Address: No. 65, Linyuan Road, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County