Yuchang Highway Introduction
The Yuchang Highway is part of Route 30, stretching from Antong in Yuli Township, Hualien County to the Ningpu section in Changbin Township, Taitung County, and is known as the Yuchang Highway. The initial construction began in the late Qing Dynasty, based on the ancient Antong trail, and was further repaired during the Japanese occupation, continuing post-war until its completion in 2007. With a total length of 16.22 kilometers, it is the only highway that crosses the Coastal Mountain Range through a tunnel. Along the route, visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery and wide views, featuring the valleys of the Coastal Mountain Range and the vast Pacific Ocean, making it highly popular among cyclists and road trip enthusiasts. Additionally, local farmers often sell their homegrown produce, as well as food and coffee from mobile food trucks along the way, making it perfect to sit on a viewing platform, sip coffee, and enjoy the splendid views. After reaching the Changbin Township exit of the Yuchang Highway, visitors can also connect to Wushi Nose for a close encounter with intertidal ecology, and can choose to stay at seaside guesthouses along Route 11, relaxing by the sea and enjoying the sunrise.
