Cuishan Villa

Hualien is where every traveler celebrates the generosity of Mother Nature, and Cuishan Villa surrounded by lush greenery gives you the best of both nature and accommodation. Fifteen minutes away from Liyu Lake and covering an area of 2,500m2, Cuishan Villa is a family operated business with genuine hospitality and hands on attention to detail. The host used to work in China as a Chinese medicine practitioner for years and eventually decided to move away from the hectic lifestyle there. Together with his significant other, the host had lived in the laid-back Yilan and the vibrant Kenting before settling in the beautiful countryside of Hualien. They took over the family mansion that had been left untouched for over a decade and started running this guesthouse with love and care. The mansion is aging from the outside, but inside, it is like going back in time. The classic European interiors make one feel like stumbling into the castle of Sleeping Beauty, where time had stood still. If you are traveling as a large group, Cuishan Villa may be the best option to look into. You can have the whole mansion to yourselves and party all night long.

Each room is named after a local marble used in the bathroom, and the bathtub allows guests to soak their fatigue away after an action-packed day in the city. The roof terrace will be another highlight of your stay at Cuishan Villa, where guests can enjoy a barbecue with friends and family while being embraced by mountains to the left and ocean to the right. You can even set up a tent and camp on the terrace if you ever feel like being closer to the outdoors. But what to do when it gets hot? Well, nothing beats the sweltering heat like a quick dip in the water. The open-air swimming pool will plunge you into a refreshing trip if you want to keep yourself cool and active all day long under the Taiwanese sun. For seasonal hikers, why not take a leisurely stroll along the Maple Forest Trail to admire the misty silhouette at sunrise or the golden hour hues at sunset?

If you are more of the outdoor type, be prepared to be spoiled for choices as there are a wide selection of activities available in the area. At the crack of dawn, some go kayaking along the breathtaking Qingshui Cliff to experience an adrenaline rush without genuine anxiety or fear. The magnificent area around Qingshui Cliff has been known as one of the Eight Wonders of Taiwan, offering a splendid view of the Pacific Ocean. Not everyone gets to enjoy such a picturesque view, let alone literally being in the view itself.

Rafting at Mukumugi is also another favorite of many. For dinner, guest can can either indulge themselves in the delicious local goodies prepared by the hosts or go up to the terrace, where barbecue prepacks featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients await them. If you plan to eat out, Nanhua Dalu Noodle that is just a stone’s throw will be your best solution as it has been pleasing local palates for more than fifty years.