Golden Mountains and Valley Charm: Sixty Stone Mountain and Yuli Two-Day Tour

🌾 Sixty Stone Mountain (Fuli)
• Sea of Daylilies: From August to September, the daylilies are in full bloom, blanketing the mountain in golden yellow, a truly spectacular sight.
• Forget-Your-Worries Pavilion: From the highest point of Sixty Stone Mountain, you can overlook the entire valley. The sunset and sea of clouds are both stunning.
• Little Switzerland Observation Deck: With its expansive views, you can capture the intertwined beauty of the terraced rice fields and daylilies.
• Mountain Teahouse Snacks: Enjoy fried daylilies, daylily soup, and daylily tea, all local specialties.

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🍃 Yuli Township
• Yuli Bridgehead Stinky Tofu: A renowned stinky tofu shop in Taiwan, this shop boasts a crispy exterior and tender interior.
• Yuli Neihei: A Hualien specialty, these thin noodles offer a unique texture and are found in many local shops.
• Hakka Iron Bridge: The red bridge is beautifully complemented by the scenery of rice paddies, lush green in the summer and golden waves in the fall. • Antong Hot Springs: Sodium bicarbonate springs from the Japanese colonial era, perfect for a relaxing soak.

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🌄 Recommended Nearby Attractions
• Chih-Ke Mountain (Daily Flower Sea): As famous as Liushishi Mountain, this daylily flower spot offers less crowds and beautiful scenery.
• Rafting on the Xiuguluan River (near Ruisui/Yuli): A popular summer outdoor activity.
• Ruisui Ranch: Enjoy feeding dairy cows, drinking fresh milk, and enjoying dairy-based ice cream.
• Danong Dafu Flatland Forest Park: Taiwan's first flatland forest park, perfect for cycling and nature viewing.
• Guangfu Sugar Factory: Popular for its Japanese-style dormitories and ice cream.

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🚗 Suggested Itinerary

One-Day Tour
• Morning: Sixty Stone Mountain (Daylily Flowers + Observation Deck)
• Lunch: Descend the mountain to enjoy Yuli and stinky tofu
• Afternoon: Stroll along the Kecheng Iron Bridge → Ruisui Ranch or Antong Hot Springs

Two-Day Tour
• Day 1: Sixty Stone Mountain Flower Sea → Yuli Snacks → Kecheng Iron Bridge
• Day 2: Chike Mountain or Ruisui Ranch → Xiuguluan River Rafting → Guangfu Sugar Factory