Travel to the East of Taiwan

Highway11 is proud to introduce many travel stories from Taiwan. What? Travel in Taiwan? Yes! Hopefully, after reading some of these stories, you will understand our feelings of love for this place. Enjoy the readings.

Thumbing Down the Coast

All you need to know about the Cannonball Run: it is an intense, mad-capped, betel nut fueled hitchhiking pursuit from Hualien to Taitung.

Beaches on the East Coast

There are dozens of beaches along Taiwan’s east coast, and each has a lot to offer those looking for fun and sun this summer.

Reinventing a Local Landmark

The Byeyer Hotel is a veritable landmark in Hualien for an assortment of reasons. From its connections to the marble industry in Hualien to its location in the former Chiao Bei Hotel. Read more...

Revisiting an Old Friend

Looking for a ride to satisfy your urge to get out and see the country? The ride from Hualien to Tienshiang in Taroko is ideal for intermediate and expert riders alike. It’s a wonderful mix of flat roads, steep hills and beautiful scenery that... Read more...

Study Like a Mountain

Qimei Village’s Plan for Guided Tours in English. Realizing any dream requires making a start. Qimei Village has already taken the first step, and is now looking towards the future with great expectations! Read more...

Off The Beaten Path

From the heights above, or the depths below, this is one remarkable place. Fortunately for its continued existence, it’s also remarkably easy to overlook. Read more...

A Trip to Mataian

When we arrived at Shin-liu recreational farm in the Mataian Wetland Ecological Park , I discovered that our group was to be the inaugural English language tour of the facilities,the culmination of a year’s worth of preparations. Read more...

Back to Innocence, Peacefest Comes to Hualien!

This year’s theme, “Back to Innocence”, represents a move back to simple roots, and marks the first time Peacefest will be held in a location other than Kunlun Gardens. Read more...

Traveling Softly: Hualien to Taitung

Sitting on a lounge chair staring off into a golden sunset on a picturesque beach may sound like your idea of a dream vacation, but not mine. Read more...

Exploring Guang Fu Township

If you are looking for an interesting destination between Hualien and Taitung, why not try the often overlooked township of Guang Fu. Read more...

Hiking the Sino - American Canal

The East Coast has no shortage of hiking possibilities. Read more...

Walking Around the Coast of Taiwan

My plan is to walk around the entire coastline of Taiwan , clockwise, staying as close to the shore as reasonably possible. My goal is to finish it in a total of 80 days. Around Taiwan in 80 days! It’s catchy! Read more...

Walking the Streets of Hualien

Over the next several issues of the magazine we will offer some of the best DIY tours from Hualien and Taitung for your traveling convenience. Read more...

Hualien’s Amazing Local Snacks

One of the most puzzling, and yet endearing qualities about Taiwan is the local snack. In all my travels, I have never encountered another country where each city, town and village has its own very particular snack. Read more...