Construction of Qixingtan Tourist Service Center starts. Star viewing square and parking lot will be closed starting from 11/9

Hualien Qixingtan Star Viewing Plaza will be closed from November 9th due to construction. (Photo by reporter Wang Jinyi)

The Hualien County Government promotes the "Construction Project of the Tourism Service Center and Landscape Corridor of Qixingtan Scenic Area". In line with the progress of the project, the Star Viewing Plaza and its parking lot in Qixingtan, Xincheng Township, are expected to be closed for construction starting from November 9, and the surrounding traffic routes will also be adjusted. However, the Qixingtan coast will remain open during the construction period, and tourists can follow on-site instructions.

The County Government Tourism Office pointed out that the project started on April 9 this year and includes the construction of a tourism service center, improvement of landscape corridors and surrounding recreational environment. The project will connect Qixingtan coastal landscape, recreational space and tourism services. It is expected to be completed before the end of September next year. It hopes to integrate service facilities and landscape space to improve the reception services, recreational quality and overall environment of Qixingtan Scenic Area.

The County Government Tourism Office stated that after the parking lot of Star Appreciation Plaza is closed, the public is requested to follow the on-site announcement and use adjacent parking spaces. When passing around the work area, please follow the signs and guidance routes and do not enter the construction area. Visitors are also reminded to allow walking and parking time during the scenic tour. During the construction period, the on-site route will be adjusted according to the progress. For relevant information, please pay attention to the on-site announcement and the Hualien Tourism Network.

The total cost of the "Qixingtan Scenic Area Tourism Service Center and Landscape Corridor Construction Project" is NT$186,091,580, including NT$119,442,830 in central subsidies and NT$66,648,750 in local matching funds. The county government pointed out that the four-year plan will not only gradually optimize the scenic area facilities, but also connect surrounding tourism resources to launch highlight activities, aiming to showcase Hualien’s unique charm as a maritime city and fully promote Hualien’s tourism development.

Hualien Qixingtan Star Viewing Plaza will be closed from November 9th due to construction. (Provided by the County Tourist Office)