Shanling Haowangjiao Hostel in Hualien is a small hostel on top of a mountain above the east coast in Hualien. In provides amazing 360 degree views of Hualien City, the central mountain range, and the east coast, as well as a bunch of themed props to take selfies with. It is worth a visit if you have time.
Background: Shanling Haowangjiao Hostel has 4 rooms. It is a unique hostel in Taiwan because basically they charge you to look at the view, and provide some snacks. I have never been to any place like it before. How get to Hualien? You can book tickets to travel to Hualien via inter-city bus on Klook here. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here. Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. Price: 100 NT per person, including parking and all you can eat snacks and drinks. 5000-6000 NT per room per night. Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM How to get around in Hualien: As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Tainan by taking the train, inter-city bus, local bus, biking, or just walking. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county. Scooter Rental: Looking for scooter rental in Hualien? You can search KKday here or Klook here to look for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. Car Rental: If you are looking for car rentals in Hualien, you can also search Klook here or KKDay here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. Map: Please see below: Our Journey: I have been up on the mountain in Shoufeng twice. Once was up at the Farglory hotel's lookout (Agoda / Booking.com), and the second time was to the Shanling Haowangjiao Hostel. Both are fun places to see the view, but Haowangjiao charges an entrance fee. 
In order to get to the hostel, you will first pass the Farglory Hotel which is also on the mountain, and also offer amazing views.
You can book Farglory Hotel on Agoda or Booking.com. Sadly, Hao Wang Jiao Hostel is not listed. 
View of the east coast from the road here.
Once inside, there is a huge parking lot and props to take photos with.
We did spend a lot of time taking photos with the props, but they are not shared here.
Heart and moon seat props.
View from on top of the hostel.
View looking back at Hualien from the roof.
More photos from the roof above.
Even more photos from the roof above.
View of the outside of the hostel. There is also a military base and radar a little further up the mountain.
View of me in the glass bubble chair.
White Piano.
More photos of the white piano above.
More photos in the gallery above.
Photo of the the hostel.
Also on your way down, you will run into Farglory Sea World.
You can book discount tickets to Farglory Ocean Park on KKday here or Klook here. 
There are also great views from the Farglory Hotel on the same mountain. I made another blog about it here.
You can find more tours and activities in Hualien such as Surfing, Paragliding, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, River Tracing, River Rafting, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Diving, ATV / 4-wheeling, Cycling, Ziplining and much more on Klook here or KKday here. You can also check out our full guide to Hualien here, our full guide to Taroko Gorge here, and our full guide to Taroko National Park here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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