Arts & Culture Getaway｜Recommended Museums in Hualien

• Fullon Hotel Hualien

  Located near Hualien Harbor, Fullon Hotel Hualien offers easy access to breathtaking views of Qixingtan Beach and the vast Pacific Ocean.

  
  Landmark : Fullon Hotel Hualien

• Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Center

  Located in Hualien City, historically known as the Qilai Plain, and backed by the majestic Central Mountain Range with a view of the vast Pacific Ocean, the Cultural Center represents the six indigenous tribes of Hualien County: Amis, Taroko, Bunun, Kavalan, Sakizaya, and Seediq.
  The center is dedicated to research, preservation, exhibition, and education to keep indigenous cultures alive.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Center

• Qixing Dried Fish Museum

  Housed in a former factory, the museum showcases Hualien’s fishing culture and offers interactive experiences with fish and starfish.

  
  Landmark : Qixing Dried Fish Museum

• Archaeology Museum

  This museum showcases archaeological tools and processes, as well as the geology and culture of prehistoric Hualien. Current exhibitions include The World of Detective Archaeology and Exploring Prehistoric Hualien, making it a fun and educational experience for families.

  
  Landmark : Archaeology Museum

• Stone Sculpture Museum

  Taiwan’s first museum dedicated to stone sculpture, promoting stone carving culture. The museum hosts regular exhibitions and large-scale annual events such as the Stone Sculpture Festival.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Stone Sculpture Museum

• Hualien Railway Culture Park – Building 1

  Originally the Hualien Port Branch Office overseeing the Hualien-Taitung railway, Building 1 of Hualien Railway Culture Park now houses Hualien Railway Cinema, Kid’s Book House, and Gaston + Gaby French Bakery, offering a mix of railway culture and leisure experiences.

  
  Landmark : Hualien Railway Culture Park – Building 1

• Hualien Railway Culture Park – Building 2

  Originally the Hualien Port Branch Office overseeing the Hualien-Taitung railway, Building 2 of Hualien Railway Culture Park is operated by Hualien Sound Living Room, offering a space to experience railway culture and creative activities—perfect for families and art lovers.

  
  Landmark : Hualien Railway Culture Park – Building 2

• Funan Brick Kiln

  A traditional Bagua-style brick kiln built in 1966, witnessing the brick-making industry and urban-rural development in eastern Taiwan. Registered as a historical building in 2007, it is currently a privately-owned museum with rich cultural and historical value.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Funan Brick Kiln

• Ji’an Qingxiu Temple

  After Taiwan’s retrocession, the Yoshino Mission was renamed Qingxiu Temple. Designated a county-level historical site in 1997, it preserves altars, Fudo Myo-o stone carvings, Baidu stones, and stone Buddhas, telling the story of the local community while still listening to people’s prayers and blessings.

  
  Landmark : Ji'an Qingxiu Temple

• Pine Garden

  Amid the dense buildings of Hualien City, the most striking feature is a spiral hill covered with lush greenery to the north. The historic Western-style villa stands among the pine trees—this is Songyuan Villa, looking like a scene straight out of a postcard.

  
  Landmark : Pine Garden

• Fenglin Principal Dream Factory

  Fenglin Township has the highest concentration of elementary school principals in Taiwan and is known as the "Hometown of Principals." Visiting here lets you experience the town’s unique educational culture.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Fenglin Principal Dream Factory

• Hualien Sugar Museum

  The sugar industry in Hualien began with Han Chinese-run sugar factories. To promote local industry culture, Hualien Sugar Factory established the Hualien Sugar Museum in 2007, showcasing the history and artifacts of sugar production.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Hualien Sugar Museum

• Taiwan Ocean Minerals Museum

  The largest in Asia and Taiwan’s only theme park focused on deep-sea water. Surrounded by Japanese-style historical buildings and greenery, highlights include coastal air-raid tunnels and the peaceful Tai-Fertilizer Compound. Free admission with optional guided tours, DIY tofu pudding and colored salt workshops, and a deep-foot-relaxation trail make it a unique experience.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Taiwan Ocean Minerals Museum

• Hualien Rose Stone Art Museum

  The museum showcases rose stones as its main exhibits, offering exhibition introductions and guided tours. Rose stones, primarily found in Liwu, Sanzhan, and Mupua Rivers, are named for their rose-like colors. Originally valued for red intensity and color variations, today they are appreciated for scenic beauty and artistic placement, bringing both auspicious energy and refined taste to life.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Hualien Rose Stone Art Museum

• Lichuan Fishery – Clam Pavilion

  Home of the golden clam, Lichuan Fishery sits in a natural valley between the Central and Coastal Mountain ranges, with a pristine, unpolluted environment. Using natural spring water, it cultivates high-quality golden clams and other seafood—a rare world-class live-water aquaculture setting.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Lichuan Fishery – Clam Pavilion

• Ken Dream Manor (Shinkong Chaofeng Leisure Farm)

  Originally a rocky and barren riverbed, the farm was cultivated over 50 years by 2,000 veterans who persevered through typhoons. With heartfelt care for the land, the staff created Ken Dream Manor, a lush and scenic leisure farm in the Huatung Valley—perfect for experiencing ecology, agriculture, and nature.
  
  (Photo source: Ken Dream Manor official website)

  
  Landmark : Ken Dream Manor (Shinkong Chaofeng Leisure Farm)

• Ji’an Hospitable Arts Village

  Located in northern Ji’an Township, this village was originally the largest Japanese government-operated immigrant settlement in early 20th-century Taiwan, known as Yoshino Settlement. To ease settlers’ homesickness, Hualien’s first Shinto shrine was built here in 1912. The village features two exhibition halls—Yoshino Art & Culture Hall and HAKKA Life Hall—with permanent exhibitions and performance stages for local artists. A cultural and creative hall displays related artisan products, blending history, culture, and art.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Ji'an Hospitable Arts Village

• Whales Passing Turumoan Cultural Center

  Turumoan (TURUMOAN) originates from stories of Spanish admiration for Hualien, describing the valley plains rich in gold and sparkling minerals. Today, Whales Passing Turumoan offers whale-watching and sailing experiences, symbolizing the golden sunlight on the morning sea and the hope of safeguarding Taiwan’s East Coast natural treasures. The center is near Hualien Harbor, serving as a gateway to the ocean.
  
  (Photo source: Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau official website)

  
  Landmark : Whales Passing Turumoan Cultural Center