Shoufeng

Shoufeng (壽豐) is a township in north-central Hualien County, Taiwan, located in the Huatung Valley south of Hualien City. It is best known as the home of National Dong Hwa University, one of Taiwan's most beautiful university campuses. The area is a mix of agricultural land, university facilities, and scenic countryside.

The climate is tropical. October to April offer the most pleasant weather. The township is spread out, with small villages and farms.

By Plane

Hualien Airport (HUN) is about 25 km north. A taxi takes about 30 minutes and costs around NT$600–800.

By Train

Shoufeng Station (壽豐車站) is on the TRA east coast line. From Hualien Station, the journey takes about 15 minutes (NT$40–60).

By Car / Road

Shoufeng is accessible via Provincial Highway 9. From Hualien City, drive south for about 20 minutes.

The university campus is walkable. For exploring the wider township, a car or scooter is recommended.

• National Dong Hwa University — A stunning campus with European-style architecture, lakes, gardens, and mountain views.

• Shoufeng Old Street — A modest historic street.

• Shoufeng Rice Fields — Scenic agricultural landscapes.

• Liyu Lake — A small lake near the university with walking trails.

• Stroll around the beautiful Dong Hwa University campus.

• Walk the trails at Liyu Lake.

• Cycle through the farmland surrounding the township.

• Visit the university's art centre and library.

• University cafeterias offer affordable meals. NT$50–100.
• Small eateries in the town centre serve Taiwanese staples.
• Lakeside restaurants at Liyu Lake.

Cafés near the university and bottled water from convenience stores.

• Budget: Simple guesthouses in town, NT$800–1,200.
• Mid-range: Homestays in the area, NT$1,200–2,000.

• Local rice and agricultural products.
• University souvenirs from the campus bookshop.

• Hualien City — 20 km north (15 min by train).
• Fenglin — 12 km south. Historic Japanese-era town.
• Guangfu — 20 km south. Indigenous cultural village.
• Ji'an — 10 km north. Japanese temple and hot springs.
• Fengbin — 25 km east. Coastal scenery.