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Outdoors Shoufeng, Hualien and Taroko

Liyu Lake

An outdoor spot in Shoufeng, Hualien and Taroko, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Liyu Lake in Shoufeng, Hualien and Taroko
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Why go

Mountain-ringed lake with cycling paths and pedal boats south of the city.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Hualien and Taroko, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Gongzheng Baozi, 11 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Shoufeng
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hualien and Taroko, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gongzheng Baozi

    Round-the-clock steamed bun shop famous for small pork buns and dumplings.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park

    Converted winery buildings with craft shops, galleries and cafes.

    Shopping · 11 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Dongdamen Night Market

    Large night market with an Indigenous food section serving grilled meats and millet wine.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pine Garden

    Japanese-era military building in a pine grove overlooking Hualien port.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Qixingtan Beach

    Crescent pebble beach with mountain views north of Hualien city.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Taroko Gorge

    Marble canyon carved by the Liwu River; only some sections and trails have reopened since 2024.

    Outdoors · 28 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Liyu Lake is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Hualien and Taroko

Another curated outdoor spot in Hualien and Taroko. See the full Hualien and Taroko guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hualien and Taroko run from 21°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Liyu Lake itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Hualien and Taroko from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hualien and Taroko weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Liyu Lake, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 974
Coordinates
23.92783, 121.50988
Destination
Hualien and Taroko, Taiwan

Liyu Lake: quick answers

How much time do you need at Liyu Lake?

Plan on about 2 hours at Liyu Lake. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Liyu Lake?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ride the loop path early on a rented bike.

Is Liyu Lake free?

Yes, we list Liyu Lake as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Liyu Lake?

Liyu Lake is at Liyu Lake, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan 974. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Liyu Lake?

Liyu Lake appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hualien and Taroko.

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Lists & regions

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.