The sea is right in front of you. This is the coolest stop on the East Coast.

Driving south along Provincial Highway 11, passing through the scenery of mountains and sea, many people missed this seemingly low-key but actually super beautiful place.

This is the "Hanben Ocean Station", located between Hualien Xiulin and Chongde. It is a small rest station facing the sea, where you can drink coffee, enjoy the sea breeze, and step on the waves. Although it is not large in scale, it is praised by many travelers as the most pleasant "seaside relay station" on the East Coast.

🏖 The coffee station closest to the Pacific Ocean, blue and white buildings + unbeatable sea views are beautiful no matter how you take pictures
The exterior of the station is a refreshing blue and white color scheme, which looks very much like a Greek cottage, with large floor-to-ceiling windows and a viewing platform. Whether sitting indoors or walking outdoors, you can face the sparkling Pacific Ocean head-on.

📸 Many people will take pictures here:
Coffee cup + sea view focus photo
Back view photo sitting on the viewing platform
Architecture and sky composition, take a fake Greek style photo of the seaside

There is plenty of sunshine and a wide view here. Whether it is cloudy or sunny, there is a different atmosphere. It is a very suitable spot to stop and rest and take pictures.

☕ Drink coffee while watching the sea, and buy seafood souvenirs
The station sells simple drinks and snacks. The most recommended is a cup of black coffee or latte, which can be drunk slowly with the endless sea in front of you. There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only the sound of waves and sea breeze. A sip of coffee and a glance at the blue sea are the most luxurious relaxation.

There is also a sales department indoors, where you can buy local fishery processed products, seaweed snacks or special cultural and creative products. It is very suitable to take a souvenir and continue the aftertaste of this small trip to the seaside.

🚙 A secret rest stop for self-driving travelers on Provincial Highway 11, with convenient parking and a quiet atmosphere
Compared to tourist hotspots, Hanben Ocean Station has more local feeling. Many travelers who drive by will stop here for a while, or use it as a relay station between Hualien-Chongde-Taroko.

The whole space is not large, but there are enough parking spaces. There will not be too many tourists. Instead, people can quietly enjoy the sea breeze and sunshine. It is a very comfortable place to "take a breath".

📍【Travel Helper】
Address: Hanben, Heping Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County (165.5K on Provincial Highway 11)
Opening hours: about 9:00-17:00 (actually mainly operated on site)
Fee: Free admission, with room for consumption
Suggested stay time: about 30 minutes to 1 hour
Possible attractions in series: Taroko National Park, Chongde Beach, Heping Station, Niushan Huting, Chongdeying Farm

On the most beautiful road on the East Coast, there is a place for you to stop and take a good look at the sea
Hanben Ocean Station is not big and not busy, but it can give people a sense of tranquility. It is not a tourist attraction, but it is the most memorable moment of the journey-you are here, slow down, drink a cup of coffee, look at the Pacific Ocean, and feel that everything is just right.

#5月好去处2025