Brief Introduction: The site used to be the Railway Hospital. After years of desertion, it was rented by the Handicraft Association and renovated into a place of exhibition of stone art objects and commodities
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Name of Shop: Yishang BienshiSources of Data: http://www.dyu.edu.tw/~f9002135/base58.htm Hualien Sightseeing Pamphlet, Hualien County Government, September 25, 2003, p. 87. Name of Specialty: Bienshi (扁食) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualien City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: Dai’s Bienshi is also a very famous shop in Hualien, because it holds on to the special recipe of the founder, Granpa Dai A-huo, who began to make his own wontons in the period of Japanese Occupation. The skins are delicate but do not break easily in the boiling water, the meat stuffing is smooth and delicious, and the soup is boiled with the bones of pig’s legs, very pleasant to the palate. The shop has been run by three different generations, and is now in the hands of Dai Li-hsiang, the granddaughter of the founder. Under the influence of the Dai family, Bienshi has become one of the favorite foods of the people of Hualien, and also one of the famous local specialties. Name of Shop: Dai’s Bienshi Sources of Data: http://www.poja.com.tw/eat/dump1.htm
Name of Specialty: Little Moon Cake (小月餅) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: The most famous product of Feng Hsing Cake Store is the Little Moon Cake. The stuffing is made of sword bean, which has been proved to prevent cancer. The emphasis of the production process is placed on the delicacy and moisture of the bean stuffing. The skin is made of crisped layers, which melt smoothly with the stuffing when eaten. The size of the cake is much smaller than before. Because the cake is not so rich as traditional moon cakes, it has become a favorite dessert for all seasons. Name of Shop: Feng Hsing Cake Store Sources of Data: http://www.dyu.edu.tw/~f9002135/base57.htm
Name of Specialty: Hualien Yam (花蓮薯) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: The name of the shop “Ebisu” comes from the name of the Japanese Fortune God, one of the seven gods of luck in Japan. The shop was officially approved by the colonial government in the period of Japanese Occupation, and won awards from the Emperors in the Taisho era and showa era, respectively. Taro cake, the pride of the shop, is the origin of what is now called Hualien Yam. The production process and the packing have always followed the tradition. Name of Shop: Ebisu Cake Shop Sources of Data: http://www.dyu.edu.tw/~f9002135/base56.htm
Name of Specialty: Deli Dried Beancurd (德利豆乾) Deli White Plums (德利白梅) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County
Name of Shop: Deli Dried Beancurd Sources of Data: http://www.dyu.edu.tw/~f9002135/base53.htm
Name of Specialty: Laicheng Rib Noodles (來成排骨麵) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: Most of the traditional rib noodles consist of big piece of fried pork chop, placed on a plate, to go with a bowl of noodles. But at Laicheng’s, pieces of rib with meat are coated with starch, fried, put into small bowls and steamed. When a customer orders a bowl of noodles, sufficiently- boiled bone-soup is poured onto the steamed rib pieces, fried green-onions and pieces of leek are added, and everything is then poured into the boodle bowl. Thus, the whole bowl is full of the flavor of the fried ribs. The shop has another specialty, pig’s leg noodles. Pieces of pig’s legs are stir-fried, stewed in spices, and then steamed for an hour. Thus, the meat is not too oily, and still tastes wonderful Name of Shop: Laicheng Rib Noodles Sources of Data: http://www.dyu.edu.tw/~f9002135/base60.htm
Name of Specialty: Wooden Fish (Hardened Bonito) (柴魚) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: The “Wooden Fish” is made of bonito. The bones are taken out, and the body is boiled, smoked, and sun-dried. It can be preserved for three years. Name of Shop: Kao-a-buei Night Market Sources of Data: http://travelking.wingnet.com.tw/hualian/hualian15.htm Name of Specialty: Roselle (洛神茶) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County
Name of Shop: Deli Food Store Sources of Data: http://travelking.wingnet.com.tw/hualian/hualian15.htm Name of Specialty: Chung-yi Bean Flower (中一豆花) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: Mr. Hsu used to be a vendor of bean flower (diluted beancurd) at the seashore area near Astar Hotel. Because his bean flower was especially soft and delicious, his business was successful. Later, he opened a shop named after his son at the corner of Jitai Building. Though the location is not very prosperous, in Meilun residential area, a lot of people do not mind the distance. Chung-yi bean flower is made of yam powder and jelly, without lime or other minerals. It is a dessert for all ages. The most special ingredient is the peanuts grown by a farmer in Juisui, and Mr. Hsu has the peanuts frozen in a special device of his own design, so that they do not dry out. After the process of peeling, the peanuts are boiled, and each nut is soft and delicious, adding to the flavor of the bean flower. A special chilling technique makes the iced bean flower one of the best cold desserts. Name of Shop: Chung-yi Bean Flower Sources of Data: http://www.poja.com.tw/eat/tofu.htm Name of Specialty: Yi-hsin Bubble Ice (一心泡泡冰) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: Yi-hsin Bubble Ice is located in the center of Hualien City, and is the most famous shop of cold desserts in town. There is a wide variety of iced desserts in the shop to suit different tastes. Name of Shop: Yi-hsin Bubble Ice Sources of Data: http://stone.ccl.hlc.edu.tw/i/is.htm(1998/5/11) Name of Specialty: Mrs. Chiang’s Beef Noodles (江太太牛肉麵) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: Because the late president Chiang Ching-kuo came twice to enjoy the noodles, and because of the neighbors’ love and support, Mrs. Chiang’s Beef Noodles are also known as Presidential Noodles. The secret lies in the best-cut beef, which is spiced and stewed with a secret family recipe that makes the beef absolutely delicious. The supply is limited, and late-comers have to come the next day. The store is now run by the son, Mr. Chiang Mao-rong, following the family tradition. People never get tired of the special flavor. Name of Shop: Mrs. Chiang’s Beef Noodles Sources of Data: http://www.poja.com.tw/eat/noodle3.htm Name of Specialty: Noodle Shop Under the Banyan (榕樹下麵店) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: The things sold at the Noodle Shop Under the Banyan are ordinary stuff found on most noodle stalls. But the taste is a little special, particularly the dry noodles and the pig’s blood soup. The noodles are moderately oily and slippery, very tasty and flexible for chewing. And the pig’s blood soup is fresh, delicious, and economical. With spiced and stewed intestines, dried beancurds, and cabbages, the meal makes one feel right at home. Name of Shop: Noodle Shop Under the Banyan Sources of Data: http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2002/new/feb/10/life/travel-4.htm Name of Specialty: Stuffed Yam Powder Beads (包心粉圓) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County
Name of Shop: Stuffed Powder Beads Sources of Data: http://www.ttcsec.gov.tw/website/ce02/main05.htm Name of Specialty: Kao-a-buei Night Market (溝仔尾夜市) Nickname of Specialty: Place of Production: Hualein City, Hualien County Brief Introduction: “Kao-a-buei” means “Creek’s End,” as it is a place near the estuary of a small creek that flows into the sea. In the period of Japanese Occupation, while the Harbor Railway and Hualien Harbor Railway Station were being built, a lot of migrating laborers were attracted by the jobs. And a lot of tea-houses, hotels, movie theaters, Japanese restaurants, and Taiwanese restaurants were opened to make this district a prosperous business area. Years later, when the North Link Railway was built, business in the old Railway Station area began to decline sharply. However, the Kao-a-buei area has maintained the attraction as an “Old Street.” Famous stores like Jingcheng Ice Shop, Chuyang Seafood, Chicken House, and various snacks stores are still among the most favored places for snacks. All the stores in this area are built upon the creek, and they constitute the biggest night market downtown. Besides the various food stores, local specialties like muaji, wooden fish, millet cakes, Hualien taro, Hualien yam, and jade are sold in the gift shops. Tourists can enjoy excellent meals and go gift-shopping in the same area. Name of Shop: Kao-a-buei Night Market Sources of Data: http://www.ttcsec.gov.tw/website/ce02/main05.htm
Name of Town: Hualien City Name of County: Hualien County Category of Scenic Spot: Museum Brief Introduction: The Stone Sculpture Museum in Hualien exhibits the collection of stone sculpture pieces. It is divided into several areas: Collection Area, Plan Exhibition Area, Modern Stone Sculpture Area, Information Center, Restaurant, and Open-air Coffee Shop. The items collected in the Traditional Stone Sculpture Area are of the themes of architecture, folk tradition, and life, while those collected in the Modern Stone Sculpture Area are the works of local and international artists. Exhibitions of new creative works are regularly held to promote the international fame of the art of stone sculpture in Hualien. Address: 6 Wenfu Road, Hualien City Webside: http://www4.cca.gov.tw/artsquery/06-q01.asp Opening Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: AM9:00-12:00, PM1:30-5:00. Closed on Monday Admission Fees: Trasportation: Take a Hualien Bus from Hualien Railway Station and get off at Seashore Avenue. The Museum is close to Hualien Bureau of Cultrue. Accommodations: China Trust Hotel |