Article by Wu-Ji Kang 　　Hua-Dong Valley is located at the east side of Taiwan. It is the long and narrow river valley plane between Central Mountains and Coastal Mountains. The squeeze of the Euro-Asia Plate and the Philippines Oceanic Plate, the valley creates many different natural scenery. Two major rivers, the Hua-lien River and Shiu-Gu-Lun River, run through this valley and bring rich agricultural resources that in turn have given birth to multicultural residents. 　　Due to the difference in the landscape, Hua-lien County's valley region is divided into the plane in the north section and hills at the south. The division is Route No. 11 Taiwan Lane Jie.   North section of valley 　　North section is the broadest area of the valley. The quietness and richness of farm life is clearly observed. 　　Because it is near by the Greater Hua-lien Urban Development Zone, north section has become the good place for cultural, leisure and travel after building many tourist spots, university and colleges. 　　Heading south of Hua-lien on Route No. 9, you will enter the north area of the valley by passing Ren-Sho Bridge, Mu-Gua Bridge or Dong Hua Da Bridge. 　 　　After passing Ren-Sho Bridge, turn left to enter Li Yu Tan Attraction Area, where you can walk up to the forest path, or amusement park, camping area, Lao River and Bai Bao River Valley at the south side of the pond. Turn right to enter Shiu-lin Town’s ecological walk path. Entering the Mu-Gua River Bridge, you can go to Dong-Hua University. Along Hua-Dong Highway to Chao-Fong Leisure Farm and enjoy the hot spring. Entring Dong-Hua Bridge, you arrive at Ideal Resort Park, and then see the aboriginal tribles at the west side of the roads. 　　From Fong-lin Service Station, entering West-wood forest tribe and Sho-Fong River Valley, or visit Hakka cultural town called Fong-lin. Go to Fong-Huang Falls to take a rest, then go to Wan-Ron Town before entering Lin-Tian Forest Farm to explore the old relic scenery during the era of wood-cutting. Turning around to arrive at Guang-Fu Town where summer lotus and special water plants and insects and traditional Miladis’ way of fish catching can be found on the Ma Tai An Wet Land. Lastly to Guang-Fu Sugar Factory to visit the buildings, that were left behind during the era of sugar making in the east, and taste the well-known ice creams. Alternatively, you can enter Route No. 11 via Guang-Fu town center, to get to Tai Ba Lang Tribe, which is one of the most ancient tribes of Miladis. Woodcarving and pottery are well known here.