Stone Art Street Introduction
Hualien is known as the hometown of stones, nurturing countless talents in stone art creation. The trend of stone appreciation and play has gained momentum, with enthusiasts using natural materials combined with gemstones, minerals, driftwood, and metals to create many unique pieces with distinctive patterns, colors, and shapes. At "Stone Art Street," you can find these treasures! Located at the intersection of Boai Street and Chongqing Road in Hualien City, "Stone Art Street" is more appropriately described as the "Stone Art Creative Market," comprising about thirty to forty carefully crafted shops that showcase and sell precious stone art collectibles: various stone utensils, stone art, stone sculptures, stone pottery, animal-shaped ornaments, necklaces, rings, as well as Taroko ethnic glass beads, vivid stone-carved cookies, cigarettes, and peanuts, each piece eliciting awe! When visiting Stone Art Street, you are welcome to interact with the artists, observe the process of creation, and enhance your understanding of the stone art industry. If you want to delve deeper into Hualien's stones and stone sculpture art, do not miss the "Stone Art Cultural Center." The center has guides to explain and showcase exquisite pieces like rose stones, jade from Toyota, sapphires, Taiwan cat's eyes, top-quality crystals, and various types of jade, all carefully selected. Another exhibition space—the Cultural Exhibition Room—explains the history of stone art development. Through the visit, you will gain a deeper understanding of the essence of stone art and appreciate its beauty. A trip to Stone Art Street not only allows you to admire the beauty of stone art but also provides a chance to discover pieces you love, bringing them home at reasonable prices, making for excellent souvenirs as well.
