Liyu Lake in Hualien, Taiwan

We drive to a big beautiful lake named Liyu Lake in Shoufeng, Hualien. It is so scenic and pretty! We stop at a little shrine where my cousin teaches the boys how to baibai 拜拜 (pray). We walk around the gorgeous lake with mist on the mountain top. We have fun, hike, skip rocks, then get some papaya milk and live shrimp for my cousin to eat. The kids are fascinated by my cousin eating live kicking shrimp. After, we drive to Cat & Rose for an Italian pasta dinner with family. It is the cutest tiny little restaurant and Azhou’s favorite place to eat. We all enjoy a lovely dinner then surprise my Dad with cake, candles, and song for his birthday. It is truly special to all be together in Taiwan. We say goodnight and on the way home some of us pick up treats at 7-11 and walk through a nearby night market before returning home and off to bed!

Things to know:

*Liyu Lake is Hualien’s largest inland freshwater lake.

*Located at the foot of Liyu Mountain.

*Popular destination for its mountain scenery, water sports, biking, and hiking.

*Rent paddle boats, kayaks or motorboats. Bicycles also available to rent for the bike trail.

*Live jumping prawns available at food stalls along the lake. Mini live shrimp are dipped in spicy sauce and are still jumping when you put them in your mouth. Papaya milk is also a Liyu Lake specialty.

*Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in late May with dragon boat races.

Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.

Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.