Featured Taitung City Souvenirs
She also said we could take pictures of canoes but not touch them. Also she said snorkeling and swimming was still allowed during flying fish season. The train line follows the coast here, before crossing over to the west coast of Taiwan. The Platform of the Three Immortals, or Sanxiantai (三仙台), it the most awe-inspiring human-made sight along the east coast of Taiwan. The dragon-like 320-meter bridge curves up and down as it leads out to a small island off the coast. Continuing north from Jialulan, Fushan Fishing Harbor (富山漁港) is another slice of coast with lots of rocky pools to explore.
Because of the blessed geographical location, Green World Hotel Songshan is indeed the integration of a city and an oasis. I had a very good time with my guide Jack, who taught me a lot about this beautiful city. Siwei Night Market – more for foodies 台東 伴手 than souvenir shoppers, this market is near Taitung Night Market and offers an overwhelming amount of Taiwanese cuisine and street food. A local famous shop with delicious mochi, flavored peanut, sesame, red bean, green bean, black bean, etc.
You can find both hot springs close to the mountains and near streams in Zhiben. Usually, Zhiben’s hotels and resorts tap into river sources for their hot spring water. In recent years, one of Zhiben’s 5-star hotels built a hot spring using a mountain source.
Make sure you have relevant international driving license to rent cars or motorbikes. A charming township great for a half day trip, Chishang has gained great popularity due to its Mr Brown Avenue (伯朗大道). Chishang’s romantic scenery with blue skies and vast green fields in the embrace of the East Rift Valley attract tourists who flock to the town on weekdays and summer holidays. Chishang is best explored leisurely with wheels and cute and efficient electric bikes are available for hourly rental. I saw an incredible sunrise over a sea of clouds when I did the hike in my first year in Taiwan.
This area is largely indigenous Paiwan and has an atmosphere unique to this part of Taiwan. These instillations aim to showcase the unique lifestyle of the people here as well as what makes this part of Taiwan special. You can get there by taxi from Luodong or Yilan stations, or rent a scooter at Luodong. The 9-stop Pingxi small train line provides access to some gorgeous mountain villages that make for a pleasant day trip from Taipei as well as some incredible hiking. After getting on the train at Ruifang, the first notable stop is Houtong, otherwise known as Taiwan’s “cat village”. A-Mei Teahouse in JiufenShifen is famous for both its old street and its scenic waterfall.
The majority of travelers who visit Taiwan never make it past Taipei. It’s a shame because as much fun as Taipei is, there are many cool places to visit around Taiwan’s capital city. Sanxiantai was once a popular fishing, hunting, and foraging spot for the Amis people, and is known by them Nuwalian—the eastern-most land. If you prefer to come in the evening, you can also admire the traditional paper lanterns while enjoying the gentle evening breeze under the stars. In more recent history, Taitung has gone through its fair share of tumultuous events. During the Age of Discovery, rumors spread of a mysterious golden river on the east coast of Taiwan.
Whether you like to eat lamb as breakfast or not, the restaurant only opens in the morning. Once you get to the top of the cliff, wait for a choo-choo train to pass along the turquoise ocean. If you prefer the no fuss, delicious, traditional mooncakes, you can find these classic treats at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.
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This stretch of precious white sand beach is tucked neatly in between the azure blue ocean and the swaying palms trees that line the coastal mountains. The festival has brought together many different Paiwan artists from different parts of the South Link. Aruwai Kaumaka is from Pingtung, but the festival drew him to Taimali. For the Project, Kaumaka used weaving techniques his grandmother taught him to create a series of colorful doorways on the beach near the train station. The Project has invited 14 artists to set up instillations along the coast of southern Taitung County. Nanhui, or the South Link, is the southern part of Taitung County and Pingtung County.
If you crave dan bing 蛋餅 (a Taiwanese egg crêpe roll) for breakfast, get on your scooter and ride to 1984 breakfast shop in Yeyin village. The place is small and unpretentious and that’s exactly why you’ll love being there. There is a 7-11 nearby, you can grab a coffee there first, and bring it in, the owners won’t mind. This quick little hike to a stunning viewpoint is an absolute must. From this point, you will have amazing photo opportunities that will make your Instagram followers go crazy.
Due to limited time and coming with a toddler, we did not partake in any bathing or water sports on this trip. For more information on the cold springs you can check out Nick Kembel'sblog here. Ivanlino Village is also separated into the traditional underground house part of town and the new cement house neighborhood. It is said that Ivanlino has the best preserved Tao culture of any part of the island.
It’s much better to spend two days making this trip, spending the night somewhere in southern Hualien County or Taitung along the way. And if you want to fully experience both of the main highways, the coastal highway 11 going down, and return to Hualien on the inland highway 9, then two days for each, or four days total, would be much better. Below, I’ll cover all the best places on both highways to spend the night.
Taitung was developed by the Japanese in the early part of the 20th century and they were responsible for the construction of the roads and railway to the area. This in turn brought an influx of Han Chinese settlers into the area that already had several indigenous groups, creating a diverse city of indigenous, Hakka, and Hoklo populations. Chinatown is definitely the best place to get into the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the beautifully decorated streets and different events happening each week leading up to the day of the festival. If the receiver of your gift is a bit of a green thumb, we think we’ve found just the place for you!
In addition, art will showcase the natural beauty found all over the county. I found the town interesting and scenic and well worth the visit on your way up the east coast. Watching the sunset at the Alishan House HotelIf the Alishan sunrise is on your itinerary it requires a super early start.
Because of the blessed geographical location, Green World Hotel Songshan is indeed the integration of a city and an oasis. I had a very good time with my guide Jack, who taught me a lot about this beautiful city. Siwei Night Market – more for foodies 台東 伴手 than souvenir shoppers, this market is near Taitung Night Market and offers an overwhelming amount of Taiwanese cuisine and street food. A local famous shop with delicious mochi, flavored peanut, sesame, red bean, green bean, black bean, etc.
You can find both hot springs close to the mountains and near streams in Zhiben. Usually, Zhiben’s hotels and resorts tap into river sources for their hot spring water. In recent years, one of Zhiben’s 5-star hotels built a hot spring using a mountain source.
Make sure you have relevant international driving license to rent cars or motorbikes. A charming township great for a half day trip, Chishang has gained great popularity due to its Mr Brown Avenue (伯朗大道). Chishang’s romantic scenery with blue skies and vast green fields in the embrace of the East Rift Valley attract tourists who flock to the town on weekdays and summer holidays. Chishang is best explored leisurely with wheels and cute and efficient electric bikes are available for hourly rental. I saw an incredible sunrise over a sea of clouds when I did the hike in my first year in Taiwan.
This area is largely indigenous Paiwan and has an atmosphere unique to this part of Taiwan. These instillations aim to showcase the unique lifestyle of the people here as well as what makes this part of Taiwan special. You can get there by taxi from Luodong or Yilan stations, or rent a scooter at Luodong. The 9-stop Pingxi small train line provides access to some gorgeous mountain villages that make for a pleasant day trip from Taipei as well as some incredible hiking. After getting on the train at Ruifang, the first notable stop is Houtong, otherwise known as Taiwan’s “cat village”. A-Mei Teahouse in JiufenShifen is famous for both its old street and its scenic waterfall.
The majority of travelers who visit Taiwan never make it past Taipei. It’s a shame because as much fun as Taipei is, there are many cool places to visit around Taiwan’s capital city. Sanxiantai was once a popular fishing, hunting, and foraging spot for the Amis people, and is known by them Nuwalian—the eastern-most land. If you prefer to come in the evening, you can also admire the traditional paper lanterns while enjoying the gentle evening breeze under the stars. In more recent history, Taitung has gone through its fair share of tumultuous events. During the Age of Discovery, rumors spread of a mysterious golden river on the east coast of Taiwan.
Whether you like to eat lamb as breakfast or not, the restaurant only opens in the morning. Once you get to the top of the cliff, wait for a choo-choo train to pass along the turquoise ocean. If you prefer the no fuss, delicious, traditional mooncakes, you can find these classic treats at PARKROYAL on Beach Road.
Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. Based on the consideration of actively extending the service benefits of government websites. In order to provide users with accurate and high-quality services, “Discover Taitung” has to compare user data with third-party data in accordance with the data confidentiality agreement. When you need to share your information with a third party who provides the service or discount, “Discover Taitung” will provide a full explanation during the event and notify you before the data collection. You are free to choose whether to accept this particular service or Offers.
This stretch of precious white sand beach is tucked neatly in between the azure blue ocean and the swaying palms trees that line the coastal mountains. The festival has brought together many different Paiwan artists from different parts of the South Link. Aruwai Kaumaka is from Pingtung, but the festival drew him to Taimali. For the Project, Kaumaka used weaving techniques his grandmother taught him to create a series of colorful doorways on the beach near the train station. The Project has invited 14 artists to set up instillations along the coast of southern Taitung County. Nanhui, or the South Link, is the southern part of Taitung County and Pingtung County.
If you crave dan bing 蛋餅 (a Taiwanese egg crêpe roll) for breakfast, get on your scooter and ride to 1984 breakfast shop in Yeyin village. The place is small and unpretentious and that’s exactly why you’ll love being there. There is a 7-11 nearby, you can grab a coffee there first, and bring it in, the owners won’t mind. This quick little hike to a stunning viewpoint is an absolute must. From this point, you will have amazing photo opportunities that will make your Instagram followers go crazy.
Due to limited time and coming with a toddler, we did not partake in any bathing or water sports on this trip. For more information on the cold springs you can check out Nick Kembel'sblog here. Ivanlino Village is also separated into the traditional underground house part of town and the new cement house neighborhood. It is said that Ivanlino has the best preserved Tao culture of any part of the island.
It’s much better to spend two days making this trip, spending the night somewhere in southern Hualien County or Taitung along the way. And if you want to fully experience both of the main highways, the coastal highway 11 going down, and return to Hualien on the inland highway 9, then two days for each, or four days total, would be much better. Below, I’ll cover all the best places on both highways to spend the night.
Taitung was developed by the Japanese in the early part of the 20th century and they were responsible for the construction of the roads and railway to the area. This in turn brought an influx of Han Chinese settlers into the area that already had several indigenous groups, creating a diverse city of indigenous, Hakka, and Hoklo populations. Chinatown is definitely the best place to get into the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the beautifully decorated streets and different events happening each week leading up to the day of the festival. If the receiver of your gift is a bit of a green thumb, we think we’ve found just the place for you!
In addition, art will showcase the natural beauty found all over the county. I found the town interesting and scenic and well worth the visit on your way up the east coast. Watching the sunset at the Alishan House HotelIf the Alishan sunrise is on your itinerary it requires a super early start.
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