Hualien to Taitung Valley Line

The Hualien to Taitung Valley Line delivers world-class mountain and rice-paddy panoramas along the East Rift Valley, often outperforming #5 Jiji Branch Line in scenic diversity. Its 120-kilometer route passes through 14 tunnels and over 40 bridges, offering views of the Coastal Mountain Range on one side and the Central Mountain Range on the other. The most photogenic stretch is the Chishang section, where golden rice terraces stretch for 3 kilometers uninterrupted. With an average speed of 60 km/h, it is 25% more visually immersive than standard express services. The line sees 900,000 passengers yearly, with a 92% satisfaction rate in passenger surveys.