Guangfu

Guangfu (光復) is a city in Hualien County. It is a very small and not touristy town, and is worth considering for a quiet day or overnight trip. Although it is small, it is a beautiful and friendly area, and ideal to visit if you want to "get away from it all" for a bit.


Get in

By rail

Taking the train is probably the easiest way. Go here for the schedule -- since Guangfu is a small town there are fewer trains that stop here and you'll want to plan ahead (and copy the times down for both your arrival and departure). Get off at the Guangfu (光復) stop, which is about an hour south of the Hualien stop on the local train.

Get around

Guangfu is a small town, so you can walk to most places from anywhere in about 20-30 minutes. However, if you're staying, check with your bed and breakfast host to see how they can help you. They may be willing to pick you up at the train station, help orient you by map, and lend you bikes to do your own exploring.

On foot

If you have a map it is possible to walk to most places in Guangfu, as long as you have some time and patience. A good tourist map exists, so check at a tourist information center in Hualien for maps with GuangFu town and its main sites on it. (If you are staying at a bed and breakfast your host will most likely supply you with a map.)

By bicycle

Biking is probably one of the best way to see Guangfu's main sites. Check with your bed and breakfast to see if they will provide a bike for you.

By scooter

Scooter rental may be available, but you will probably need someone to arrange if for you (your bed and breakfast should be willing to help).

Do
  • Hualien Sugar Factory - It's been called a tourist trap by published travel guides, but don't let that stop you from checking it out. There are lots of little shops selling things from Hualien County, but the main attraction is the ice cream, which there may be a long (but fast-moving) line for, even at 10 in the morning. It's worth stopping here for the ice cream, along with the general chaos that surrounds the factory (there are many food vendor stands set up around the ice cream shop, and you may just see pigs and other animals wandering around.)
  • Wetlands - This is a beautiful area with a lot to offer those who are willing to spend a little time exploring and walking/biking around.

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Sleep
  • Kamiyamato Bed and Breakfast. This is a wonderful, charming, and relaxing bed and breakfast. Stephanie, the owner's daughter who runs the place, is a kind and accommodating host, with excellent English. The rooms are very comfortable and the property is beautifully landscaped and a wonderful place to relax. Breakfast will likely include fresh squeezed orange juice, and Stephanie will give you information about the main sites in Guangfu and how to get to them. The bed and breakfast has bicycles, or if you prefer, they can arrange for you to rent a scooter. 

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