Pine Garden

Beautiful setting with Japanese-era military significance. Programming was a bit lacking for the cost of admission.

Little exhibition place. It is a nice calming historical place which brings some of the history of Hualien to light. More of a place to stroll as opposed to a museum.

Large comfortable rooms (two doubles in our room) and luxurious free standing bath as well as shower in bathroom. Lovely surroundings and view.

A small historic Japanese style museum with 100 years old pine tree. Can see the Pacific Ocean from the observation deck.

松園別館 is such a lovely place. It's an old building constructed during the Japanese era, which is located on a quiet hill overlooking Hualien City. The garden surrounding it is dotted with pine trees, hence the name of the place. On the second floor, there's a space where artists exhibit their works. We were lucky enough to meet 林正宗, the artist behind the paintings in one of the rooms. We chatted to him for about an hour, during which he told us all about the process and the very personal stories behind his works. It was such a joy to meet him and share energy with him! We left very fulfilled, with a postcard each with photos of 林's paintings on them. I would warmly recommend stopping by 松園別館 when you're in Hualien to immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere there. Next time we go, it'd be lovely to visit the café as well (:

Historically place. Amazing. Feels like going back to another life.

It's a beautiful place with great views, good enviroment, kind-nice people and workers and a lot of history about Taiwan to know. It's kinda difficult get there if u don't have a car or scooters but It's a good location nearby to the downtown. ticket to entry is too cheap, there's some stores around where u can get souvenirs, food, drinks and stuffs. am rly enjoyed it my stay there.

This was an awesome historical visit! The art exhibit upstairs was awesome, it was very exciting to clamber down into the air shelter, and I found the pine trees and view from the balcony serene. I got a 冰美式 at the cafe and sipped it as I explored, then bought a nice glass necklace from a woman. And who can forget the souvenir stamps?!