Go Bears!
Biochemistry, 1986...
When I went to Hualien, I had more time. So I didn't have to book any tour; I just went down to the train station and bought the next departure. I stayed overnight in Hualien. But I went on a week day. Mostly, I just wanted to say that taking the train was the best part of the trip. The train tracks hug the cliffs on the coast and you get a nice view. Sit at the window on the left side southbound or on the right side northbound. I live near the Grand Canyon, so I guess I was not much impressed with Taroko Gorge itself.