BEST THINGS TO DO IN TAITUNG TAIWAN GUIDE
Highway 11 runs parallel to Highway 9, but along the coast. There’s no train here, so you’ll need to rent a scooter, charter a car with driver, or rent a car. Taiwan tourist shuttle Bus 8101 runs along the coast as far as Sanxiantai, as does this guided east coast day trip. Remote Taitung (台東 or Taidong) in the southeastern corner of Taiwan 台東民產 is a region of stunning beauty, especially along the coast and the inland East Rift Valley. Picture deserted beaches, colorful hot springs, and vistas of rice paddies backed by mountains – now you’re in Taitung. Shopping in Taitung can be a great adventure for fashion-savvy individuals looking for unique or handcrafted clothing and shoes.
After that, you have the remainder of the day to explore some of the easier to get to spots before hitting up places further away the next day. Excellent stop for a great ocean experience with easy walking paths, large clean restrooms, and a variety of shops of local goods. The exhibition topics were really interesting and important at the same time. These were underlined by a really creative presentation which made the exploration of the history and artifacts really exciting! Furthermore, the smart usage of modern technology made this museum very special.
They have all the usual stuffings like peanut, sesame, and red bean, but also a few other interesting options like sailfish, swordfish, mung bean, and their signature black mochi. Pisirian is only a few minutes’ drive from Sanxiantai, but you can also walk along the beach to get there. A great place to visit just outside Taitung city is Xiaoyeliu . Upon arrival, grab a Taitung travel map at the Visitor’s Center. Also make sure you have Google Maps downloaded on your phone.
You can also see some of the excavation sites, in some of which you’ll see traces of ancient structures. You’ll also find two reproductions of historical houses belonging to the Neolithic Beinan people and some information about their daily life. If you have the luxury of time, then definitely spend a few days more at some of the islands.
You can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in Taitung City and start your adventure. Apart from outdoor adventures, Taitung also has other attractions like beaches, night markets, and must-try foods and souvenirs. SourceEvery year, around the end of June, the Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place in Luye Gaomai. The international event is really famous and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The best time to go they say is around May when it is not too hot and there are no northeasterly winds or typhoons which can cancel your transportation to the island. Qing dynasty Chinese farmers started settling there in 1875, as a reaction to theMudan Incident of 1871 and theJapanese punitive expedition to Taiwanin 1874. After the Japanese took control of Taiwan, Taitung's main industries were growing sugar cane and rice.
The cafe on the ground floor does exactly this and their traditional millet bak chang is highly recommended. Railway art village is well connected to public transportation and there are parking spots for bicycles and scooters. Art village has dedicated streets for shopping such as jewelry, food, cosmetics, and live performances. Art village has a rich history for the Japanese era railway where you can relax and see the old wagon, platforms with few lengths of railway lines, and storage warehouse.
Before entering town, you’ll pass Water Running Upward (水往上流遊憩區), a stream that appears to flow uphill. Dulan Sugar Factory (新東糖廠文化園區) is hippie central, with a musical performance venue, café, restaurant, and bar serving Dulan’s own Highway 11 beer. Here are the attractions you will pass in order after driving north from Taitung city. However, in recent years, Chishang has totally surpassed it in popularity. In Yanping township north of Taitung city, near Luye, the Bunun Leisure Farm (布農部落休閒農場) is a leisure farm run by members of the Bunun aboriginal tribe.
How about just for once, forcing the majority culture to experience life through the eyes or in this case the feet of the minority? Also why have a fancy coffee chain take up the cafe space on the top floor which insists on ridiculous rules about minimum order size yet still has slow service? Give the space and opportunity to indigenous people to showcase their own food and culture here of all places.
The hike is challenging but rewarding, and you can expect to see stunning scenery along the way, including waterfalls and bamboo forests. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the indigenous people who live in the area. SourceLisong hot spring is one of the most beautiful wild and natural hot springs you’ll find in Taiwan. The water is at the perfect temperature and is pure and odorless.
Built on the mountainside according to the design of a multi-storey station, Duoliang Station is known as the most beautiful station in Taiwan. Here, visitors can take the train while watching the vast, blue ocean out there. Do not forget to visit the station at sunset time because you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. Visitors to Taitung can indeed find traditional Taiwanese musical instruments and accessories as souvenirs in the region. Taitung is known for its vibrant indigenous culture, and this is reflected in the variety of traditional instruments available for purchase. One popular item is the “Erhu,” a two-stringed bowed instrument commonly used in Taiwanese and Chinese music.
Eating is definitely one of the most satisfying things to do in Taitung, whether in famous Taitung Night Market on in sit-down restaurants that operate during the day. If you choose the latter strategy, I recommend following up a lunch of “short” rice noodles at Rong Shu Xia with a shaved snowflake ice at the cute shop just across the street. Image credit Google楊記家傳地瓜 Yang Potatoes is a popular souvenir from Taitung. Take note of the opening hours, the chips are sold exclusively at shop . Once we entered Taitung, we cycled 20km clockwise to eat and shop before returning our bikes . As we cycle from Highway 11, we will reach 台東森林公園活水湖 in Taitung.
It’s a popular stop for drivers on the highway just a few minutes north of Xiaoyeliu. Bus 8101 and a few others make the trip from Taitung – use GoogleMaps for the current times. However, it’s not possible or easy to access the water here. Like Chishang, Guanshan is famous for its rice, which is best enjoyed one of the locally famous lunchboxes sold near the train station. This attraction is definitely off-the-beaten-track for international travelers.
After that, you have the remainder of the day to explore some of the easier to get to spots before hitting up places further away the next day. Excellent stop for a great ocean experience with easy walking paths, large clean restrooms, and a variety of shops of local goods. The exhibition topics were really interesting and important at the same time. These were underlined by a really creative presentation which made the exploration of the history and artifacts really exciting! Furthermore, the smart usage of modern technology made this museum very special.
They have all the usual stuffings like peanut, sesame, and red bean, but also a few other interesting options like sailfish, swordfish, mung bean, and their signature black mochi. Pisirian is only a few minutes’ drive from Sanxiantai, but you can also walk along the beach to get there. A great place to visit just outside Taitung city is Xiaoyeliu . Upon arrival, grab a Taitung travel map at the Visitor’s Center. Also make sure you have Google Maps downloaded on your phone.
You can also see some of the excavation sites, in some of which you’ll see traces of ancient structures. You’ll also find two reproductions of historical houses belonging to the Neolithic Beinan people and some information about their daily life. If you have the luxury of time, then definitely spend a few days more at some of the islands.
You can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in Taitung City and start your adventure. Apart from outdoor adventures, Taitung also has other attractions like beaches, night markets, and must-try foods and souvenirs. SourceEvery year, around the end of June, the Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place in Luye Gaomai. The international event is really famous and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The best time to go they say is around May when it is not too hot and there are no northeasterly winds or typhoons which can cancel your transportation to the island. Qing dynasty Chinese farmers started settling there in 1875, as a reaction to theMudan Incident of 1871 and theJapanese punitive expedition to Taiwanin 1874. After the Japanese took control of Taiwan, Taitung's main industries were growing sugar cane and rice.
The cafe on the ground floor does exactly this and their traditional millet bak chang is highly recommended. Railway art village is well connected to public transportation and there are parking spots for bicycles and scooters. Art village has dedicated streets for shopping such as jewelry, food, cosmetics, and live performances. Art village has a rich history for the Japanese era railway where you can relax and see the old wagon, platforms with few lengths of railway lines, and storage warehouse.
Before entering town, you’ll pass Water Running Upward (水往上流遊憩區), a stream that appears to flow uphill. Dulan Sugar Factory (新東糖廠文化園區) is hippie central, with a musical performance venue, café, restaurant, and bar serving Dulan’s own Highway 11 beer. Here are the attractions you will pass in order after driving north from Taitung city. However, in recent years, Chishang has totally surpassed it in popularity. In Yanping township north of Taitung city, near Luye, the Bunun Leisure Farm (布農部落休閒農場) is a leisure farm run by members of the Bunun aboriginal tribe.
How about just for once, forcing the majority culture to experience life through the eyes or in this case the feet of the minority? Also why have a fancy coffee chain take up the cafe space on the top floor which insists on ridiculous rules about minimum order size yet still has slow service? Give the space and opportunity to indigenous people to showcase their own food and culture here of all places.
The hike is challenging but rewarding, and you can expect to see stunning scenery along the way, including waterfalls and bamboo forests. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the indigenous people who live in the area. SourceLisong hot spring is one of the most beautiful wild and natural hot springs you’ll find in Taiwan. The water is at the perfect temperature and is pure and odorless.
Built on the mountainside according to the design of a multi-storey station, Duoliang Station is known as the most beautiful station in Taiwan. Here, visitors can take the train while watching the vast, blue ocean out there. Do not forget to visit the station at sunset time because you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. Visitors to Taitung can indeed find traditional Taiwanese musical instruments and accessories as souvenirs in the region. Taitung is known for its vibrant indigenous culture, and this is reflected in the variety of traditional instruments available for purchase. One popular item is the “Erhu,” a two-stringed bowed instrument commonly used in Taiwanese and Chinese music.
Eating is definitely one of the most satisfying things to do in Taitung, whether in famous Taitung Night Market on in sit-down restaurants that operate during the day. If you choose the latter strategy, I recommend following up a lunch of “short” rice noodles at Rong Shu Xia with a shaved snowflake ice at the cute shop just across the street. Image credit Google楊記家傳地瓜 Yang Potatoes is a popular souvenir from Taitung. Take note of the opening hours, the chips are sold exclusively at shop . Once we entered Taitung, we cycled 20km clockwise to eat and shop before returning our bikes . As we cycle from Highway 11, we will reach 台東森林公園活水湖 in Taitung.
It’s a popular stop for drivers on the highway just a few minutes north of Xiaoyeliu. Bus 8101 and a few others make the trip from Taitung – use GoogleMaps for the current times. However, it’s not possible or easy to access the water here. Like Chishang, Guanshan is famous for its rice, which is best enjoyed one of the locally famous lunchboxes sold near the train station. This attraction is definitely off-the-beaten-track for international travelers.
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