Yilan,
in northeastern Taiwan, doesn’t have much to offer a passing tourist and you
won’t find many that stop there. But if
you are making your way down the east coast and looking for a quick and
rewarding hike, look no further than Houdongkeng Waterfall.
Houdongkeng Waterfall is a
pleasant hike that can easily be done in just an hour’s time. Taking a short bus ride to the north of town
you can easily walk up the street to the trailhead to start your hike. The path to get to the waterfall is mostly
made of concrete and leads you through a tunnel of overgrowth that is beautiful
in and of itself.
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| Stairs to the top of Houdongkeng Waterfall |
Once at the foot of the
waterfall you will have to do some climbing, as you have to make your way up a
few flights of stairs to reach the top.
As you ascend the stairs there are a few places to take a breath and
capture the beautiful scenery that surrounds the area. The concrete path stops at the top of the
stairs and you will have to do some rock hopping if you want to get out over
the waterfall for the vest view.
Once
you have finished the hike I recommend making your way back to the main street
and stopping in at Weng Yao Ji for some tasty chicken. The chicken here is fried in giant earthen
vats and has been said to be some of the best chicken in Taiwan. Notice: You buy the entire chicken here, so
if there are only two of you, as in our case, you will have a lot of chicken to
eat. Top it off with a side of sautéed
bamboo and you will have yourself a delicious meal.
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| Weng Yao Ji chicken friers |
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| Weng Yao Ji chicken |
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