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Yuli Forest Trail & Hot Spring Route

Route G|Hualien Day Trip

Yuli Forest Trail
& Hot Spring Route

Yuli Trails & Hot Springs

Take the train from Taipei to Yuli, stock up near the Yuxi Farmers' Association, and learn about Yushan National Park at Nan'an Visitor Center. Then enjoy a forest hike on the Walami Trail and unwind at Antong Hot Springs, discovering the natural charm of southern Hualien.

Yuli Station
Yuli Station

From Railway to Forest,
Ending in a Hot Spring

Highlights of the journey

Take the train from Taipei Main Station to Yuli. On arrival, meet up and transfer to a shuttle. Stock up and buy lunch at the FamilyMart Yuli Yuxi Farmers’ Association store, learn about Yushan National Park at Nan’an Visitor Center and break for lunch, then hike out and back along the first section of the Walami Trail in the afternoon. Finally, soothe tired legs at Antong Hot Springs.

By Train to Yuli

Travel to Yuli by train for low-carbon transport; after arriving at Yuli Station, meet up and transfer to a shuttle.

Nan'an Visitor Center & Walami Trail

Learn about Yushan National Park, ecological conservation, and mountain safety information, then hike out and back along the first section of the Walami Trail while observing wildlife.

Antong Hot Springs

Relax in the hot springs and soothe your muscles after the hike.

  1. 07:20–10:27

    Taipei Main Station → Yuli Station

    Travel to Yuli by train for low-carbon transport

  2. 10:27–10:40

    Yuli Station

    Arrive, meet up, and transfer to a shuttle

  3. 10:50–11:20

    FamilyMart Yuli Yuxi Farmers' Association

    Stop to stock up and buy lunch and food for the day; please bring your own water bottle and reduce packaging

  4. 11:50–12:30

    Nan'an Visitor Center

    Learn about Yushan National Park, ecological conservation, and mountain safety information, with a lunch break

  5. 12:45–15:00

    Walami Trail

    Out-and-back hike on the first section of the trail with wildlife observation; the turnaround point depends on trail conditions and group fitness, and the full trail is not covered

  6. 16:00–17:30

    Antong Hot Springs

    Relax in the hot springs after the hike; the tour ends at Antong Hot Springs at 17:30. For the return trip, you can book the Antong Hot Spring hotel shuttle or take a taxi, at your own expense

The itinerary can be tailored to group size, season, and your needs. Final arrangements are confirmed before departure.

Into the Forest,
With a Lighter Step

Why it matters
Our Sustainability in Practice

Low-Carbon Rail Travel

Travel from Taipei to Yuli by train for low-carbon transport.

National Park Conservation Education · Responsible Forest Hiking

Learn about Yushan National Park, ecological conservation, and mountain safety information at Nan'an Visitor Center; on the Walami Trail, hike out and back on the first section only, with the turnaround point adjusted to trail conditions and group fitness.

Supporting Local Businesses

Stop at the FamilyMart Yuli Yuxi Farmers' Association store to stock up and buy lunch and food for the day; please bring your own water bottle and reduce packaging.

Moments on the RoadMoments from the Journey

Nan'an Visitor Center

Photo: Toadboat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nan'an Visitor Center
Walami Trail

Photo: chienhaw / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Walami Trail

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Yuli Forest Trail & Hot Spring Route

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