Tianxiang   Hualien, Taiwan
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
SilksMarble gorge resort
Sheer marble cliffs rise directly around the property, the only luxury resort set deep within the national park.
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Gorge-view infinity pool
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Volcanic stone spa
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Rooftop fire pit
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Tree-lined terrace
What it’s good at
Notable
Private bathhouse suites and herbal meridian massage facing steep marble gorge cliffs.
Notable
Rooftop heated infinity pools and nightly open-air movie screenings above the river gorge.
Notable
Truku cultural performances and indigenous mountain ingredients deep inside Taroko National Park.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Deep inside Taroko National Park above the Liwu River gorge, surrounded by marble cliffs.
The rooms
Bedrooms look straight out onto the gorge through large picture windows, finished with local marble and timber screens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop infinity pool looks across the gorge, and an indoor swimming pool sits downstairs.
The spa
Treatment suites look onto marble cliffs through floor-to-ceiling glass, with deep soaking tubs and warm volcanic stone massages.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Mei Yuan cooks with indigenous mountain ingredients, and the Wellesley buffet opens onto a terrace among the trees.
How it began
The site began in 1961 as Tianxiang Lodge, a government guesthouse built for Chiang Kai-shek and visiting foreign leaders.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.