Hualien Light Aircraft

Nestled between two lofty mountains both soaring over 1,000 meters, the East Rift Valley is a major paddy cultivation area in Taiwan and known for its breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring natural beauty. At the crack of dawn, the sun rises over the Pacific Ocean, with rays of sunlight creeping between the peaks and falling onto the plain. The misty clouds hovering over the gorge makes a picturesque landscape seemingly inspired by Chinese ink wash painting. But such a dreamy scene can never be appreciated from the ground. So maybe from above? Wake up early, fly high with the light aircraft and let your spirit soar!

That two-seater light aircraft seems to be an incomprehensible yet exciting world, where the passenger will be wearing the aviation headset and listening carefully to the pilot’s instruction. As the propeller starts up, the engine splutters into life, the aircraft is then taxied off the grassy field and into the sky. The houses are smaller and smaller, and the faraway mountains become somewhat clearer as the aircraft climbs. Golden with paddy fields and lush with orchards, the plain down below transforms into a palette of breathtaking colors highlighting the beauty of Hualien. As we fly along the Central Mountain Range, rivers flowing down from the mountain soaring over 3,000 meters and the Pacific Ocean peeking behind the Coastal Mountain Range surprisingly greet us on the way. The clouds start to gather around the mountains, slowly floating from one peak to another.

Taiwan is a mountainous country where 70% of the landmass is occupied by mountains, and the air routes around the island have all been offered, meaning that the East Rift Valley becomes the one and only place for private pilots to unwind with a relaxing flight. If the sky is clear early in the morning or at dusk, let the pilot show your the best Hualien has to offer during a fifteen- or thirty-minute flight. Unleash the free spirit in you and enjoy the flight!