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Hualien
City in Taiwan, China
Overview
Hualien, set between the Pacific Ocean and Taiwan's Central Mountain Range, is famed for its natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. Known as the gateway to Taroko Gorge, the city offers a mix of lively street life, night markets, and access to spectacular nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Taiwan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
23.99°, 121.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$843
Local Cost
$445
Local Income
$900
Cashless
60
English
60
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
10.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1593 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
HUN
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 93 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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