▲Hualien reveals a
different kind of beauty with each changing season, making it the perfect
destination for a Longstay retreat.
The most fragrant pavilion at this year's Senior Health Expo belongs
to Hualien — where visitors are instantly wrapped in the county's
mountain-and-sea scenery and healing aromas. Bring the grandparents and the
whole family to the "Hualien: Land of Healing" pavilion for hands-on
interactive fun, limited-edition "Little Stone Flower" (小石花) creative gifts, and a chance to win a free ride
aboard the Shanlan tourist train enjoy Hualien.
▲Hualien reveals a different kind of beauty with each changing season, making it the perfect destination for a Longstay retreat.
Immersive Experience Meets Technology: AI
Assistant "Jiu Jiu" Curates Personalized Itineraries
A highlight of this year's "Hualien: Land of Healing"
pavilion is its immersive design, which instantly transports visitors to
Hualien. At the entrance, a mountain-sea cloudscape welcomes guests and
symbolizes the awakening of Vitality, inviting everyone to get their
senses moving — including a chance to try the smart sit-to-stand elliptical
trainer provided by Dyaco International, designed so that even senior
visitors can pedal with ease and awaken body and mind. Guests then step into the
"Restorative Relaxation Zone," where sea mist and ambient
soundscapes surround them as they breathe in a Hualien-exclusive fragrance
created by YUAN (阿原), inspired by the Liwu River. This scent
transforms the memory of Hualien's mountains and forests into fragrance,
delivering both the Restoration of body and mind and the Reassurance
of a settled spirit in a single breath.
There is plenty more to explore. The pavilion also brings together local vendors, cuisine, handicrafts, and cultural displays that let visitors experience the Nourishment of the land's vitality. A special "AI Jiu Jiu Interactive Zone," themed around Hualien County's official bird, the Black-naped Oriole, features an AI assistant that recommends personalized Longstay healing itineraries tailored to each visitor. Combining mountain-and-sea visuals, technology displays, and interactive installations, this immersive showcase makes it easy to plan the next perfect healing getaway to Hualien.
▲Hualien reveals a different kind of beauty with each changing season, making it the perfect destination for a Longstay retreat.
A Tourism Destination and Age-Friendly
"Wellness Healing Capital"
Beyond bringing Hualien's mountain-and-sea healing appeal, local
culture, and signature cuisine into the expo hall, Lion Travel has also
designed three special itineraries for this year's exhibition theme — ranging
from stargazing private dining and heritage house walks to forest retreats, art
and craft workshops, and small-town strolls — inviting travelers to experience
Hualien at a slower, deeper pace. In recent years, the Hualien County
Government has actively advanced its "Healing Capital" development
plan, integrating the natural environment, health promotion, cultural
experiences, tourism, and local industry resources. Guided by the lifestyle
philosophy of "sleeping well, eating well, exercising well, de-stressing
well, and simply being well," the plan is building a comprehensive
wellness lifestyle zone that balances body and mind, promotes health, and
elevates quality of life — allowing visitors to Hualien to slow down and
rediscover their health, happiness, and appreciation for life. Hualien warmly
welcomes seniors to consider it their top choice for a Longstay retreat.