Observe the world: Cycling at Taiwan Qixingtan

We cycled for one and half hour at the lovely "Qixingtan". To be precise, it included taking scenic photos and snacking on street foods. Like us, you can accelerate certain trails at Taroko, so you can enjoy extended time cycling here. Not that it was hasty, but to give priority to stuff you prefer.

Initially, we planned to cycle from our hotel, along Nanbin park (cover 21 km) via Hualien harbour, all the way to this Lake, but settled those time for other activities. After all, we only have two nights at Hualien.

What goes UP must come DOWN

Recollect the excitement, the joy

Recollect the people, the structure

Recollect the direction, the memories

Some hotels or "Minsu" are nearby. You can consider stopover for a night, relax and cycle. Unless like me, only 2 nights at Hualien, then i don't think it's advisable. I would prefer vicinity with night market or shopping streets to spend those precious nights.

Undeniably, cycling was entertaining here. Must do it!

(Above clockwise left) 1. Bayview Hotel is there. 2. Crowd enjoying their moment by the Lake. Actually i don't know why it's call lake when it's (smell/see/hear/taste/feel) ocean to me. 3. Cafe & Minsu. 4. I am about 20 mins away from the rental booth. 5. Distinguished Hotspot to capture that moment and justify that I was here - I called it "HotStone".

Please book early your Railway ticket back to Taipei to avoid disappointment. I was told usually residents reserved their ticket 15 days in advance (that's the earliest can book) for weekends ride. I forgotten to book when arrived. Our helpful tour guide make online reservation and we collected and paid at any 7-11 outlet (below).

I did not purchase GEM concert ticket... if you ask

We spent the night @ ZiQiang Night Market. I don't think need to recommend which stalls are great. You just have to follow those queue. Nevertheless, food is subjective.
Tips: Share those foods so you can endeavor more stalls before you "collapse" - All the best!

You can stroll along these three famous shopping streets:
1. Zhong Shang 中山 2. Zhong Zheng 中正 3. Zhong Hua 中華

It's about time to Taipei. At Railway station, must try this shop's irresistible biscuits - simply awesome! Yet they are generous to let us sample them. With no intention to buy, I end up buying four types. Really.... i missed them now. (above - the brand, below- the shop)