Tucked Between the mountain and the sea, the relaxing coastal city of Hualien is one of the most attractive cities in eastern Taiwan. Hualien City has become the cultural and art center of Hualien County. Moreover, grab a bite at Dongdaemun Night Market, stroll in riverside parks, meditate in tranquil temples, enjoy the impressive gorges at Taroko National Park, the magnificence of Yushan National Park, the stunning natural landscapes of the East Coast National Scenic Area, and the East Rift Valley National Scenic Area. Hualien has it all. Believe it or not, Hualien is most famous as the jumping off point for Taroko Gorge National Park. Taroko Gorge is billed as the largest marble canyon in the world.