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Every year from July to September, people from all over Taiwan will have a tacit understanding to travel to Huadong, especially at the end of July, because there is a very popular seasonal event in Huadong, which is the "Golden Needle Flower Season." The most recommended flower viewing spot is the "Sixty Stone Mountain" in Hualien. This time, not only the flower viewing is recommended, but also the bonus "Sunrise Chasing" experience, because many people say that the golden needle flower sea in the morning is the most beautiful!

 

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Traffic mode (traffic control during the golden lily season)

1. By car (from Taipei): Take National Highway No. 5, get off at Su-Ao Interchange, and connect to Taiwan Line 9, enter from Zhutian Village at 308.5 Km (using the single way up and down) to arrive, and follow the scenic route to go down the mountain Just in the direction of Dongli Village, Ameixi.

2. By train (from Taipei): Take the train bound for Hualien at Taipei Main Station, and then charter or change to a taxi to arrive at Hualien Railway Station.

3. Chartered car (departing from the residence): order a car charter service on the official website of Orange Cat Travel Charter before departure, and you can depart from your residence at the designated time and reach your destination directly.

 

The traffic control areas during the golden needle season are as follows:

1. There are controlled road sections from 8 am to 5 pm daily

2. Passenger cars and locomotives with seats less than 9 people and locomotives are allowed to go up the mountain, and the roads in mountainous areas are completely banned for Class A and B passenger cars.

3. Some sections of the industrial road in Liushishan, Fuli Township, are driven by cars (motors) and vehicles in a one-way up and downhill way. The starting point of the one-way uphill road is from the entrance of Zhutian Village, Fuli Township, 308.5K, Taijiu Line to Yunmin Farm. Ning to the starting point of the Fuxing Tribe Link Road (0 Km)" to Ameixi (Dongli Village) and descend down the mountain.

4. There are 8 control points at the entrance of Liushishan Industrial Road and the exit of Jinzhen Park in Fuli Township, and there will be special personnel to direct the traffic lines. Jinzhen Park plans to circle the park in a single line to increase the vehicle circulation rate.

5. In mountainous areas with red lines, the police will strengthen the prohibition of parking.

 

About Sixty Stone Mountain

There are actually three Golden Needle Mountains in Hualien. The Sixty Stone Mountain introduced this time is one of the most popular flower viewing spots in Fuli Township, East Rift Valley. It is 700-900 meters above sea level. In addition to overlooking the neighboring mountains and rice farming There are many red-tiled farmhouses dotted on the hillsides of the district, so many people call this "Taiwan Little Switzerland", but the 800-hectare Golden Needle Flower Sea is still the best masterpiece of the Sixty Stone Mountain.

 

2020 Golden Needle Flower Season Sunrise Group Tour & Flower Viewing Guide

During the flowering season: 8/1-10/15

Flower season location: Sixty Stone Mountain in Fuli Township, Chike Mountain in Yuli Town

 

Huahai Sunrise Group Itinerary

02:30	Depart from Hualien/Taitung City Hotel
04:30	Sixty Rock Mountain | Waiting for the sunrise
06:30	Breakfast in Chishang City
10:00	Arrive at hotel or designated location in Hualien/Taitung (end of trip)

 

Flower viewing strategy

#Go to Hualien for one night in advance, and directly charter the car the next morning to enjoy the flowers

In addition to viewing the flowers this time, you will also enjoy the flowers at "sunrise", so if you want to see the most beautiful morning hours in the sea of flowers, you must go to Hualien the night before. After booking the chartered service in advance, the next day Before you are sleepy and sleepy, the professional driver is already waiting for you outside the hotel to watch the sunrise!

Sunrise Flower Sea Tour: https://8car.com.tw/goodseason/374

Recommended one-day charter service: https://8car.com.tw/goodone/75

 

#Confirm the sunrise time of Sixty Stone Mountain that day

This flower viewing itinerary is a sunrise tour, so it is recommended that you pay a little attention to the sunrise time before departure (including the night before), and directly use the Google search keyword "Sixty Stone Mountain Sunrise" to show the day of the day It's time to go out. It's currently around 5:10 ~ 5:30 early in summer. If you don't want to be empty, go out early!
 

#A well-known painting hidden in the sea of flowers

In addition to the sea of golden needles and flowers, the second most popular photo/check-in spot in Sixty Stone Mountain is the painting of the "Little Girl Sleeping in the Sea of Golden Needles" on the hill. It's a bit mottled, but still considered by netizens to be a must-see for Sixty Rock Mountain!

Location of shooting point: https://goo.gl/maps/AvgfQp3McyE1tx1E8

Suggested shooting time: 14:00 pm to evening when the sun shines on the painting

 

# Pick one of your favorite pavilions (view)

Sixty Stone Mountain covers a very wide area, and the mountains are full of golden needles, so you can capture the sea of flowers no matter where you are. There are two pavilions that are very popular with photographers. If time is limited, you can go before Do your homework first and shoot the most beautiful scenery at the most suitable point!

 

Lu Cong Ting

Recommended shooting: arrive before dawn, suitable for shooting sunrise

Location of shooting point: https://goo.gl/maps/4RNG7knF8A1kFqp38

 

Little Swiss Landscape Platform

Suggested shooting: After taking the sunrise, there is a chance to capture crepuscular rays & body photos

Location of shooting point: https://goo.gl/maps/YSCtkTY9uqJnCWzv7

 

Special Appendix: Souvenirs from Sixty Stone Mountain

Photo by 羅山大自然體驗農家 粉絲專頁

In fact, in addition to peeling chili and mochi, Hualien's souvenirs also have many local snacks that are more distinctive and heartwarming. There happened to be a farm near Sixty Stone Mountain. The "Clay Volcano Tofu" made from Taiwanese organic soybeans grown at home is a unique product of Luoshan Organic Village. Many people also make home delivery from other places. Don’t forget to help friends and relatives when you go to the flower season this year. Bring some delicious souvenirs with local Hualien flavor!

More products & store information: https://www.facebook.com/bignature58/

 

 

Orange cat's thoughtful suggestions

July and August (summer vacation) is the peak season for domestic tourism. If you are planning to go to Hualien to see golden lily flowers, I suggest you make more use of "public transportation" with "small group chartered cars". You can also cleverly avoid the holiday traffic without having to worry about boats. , Especially the sunrise tour introduced this time is more suitable for this kind of transportation matching method! Sixty Stone Mountain Sunrise Charter Car Consulting>>https://8car.com.tw/goodseason/374

 

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