Introduction: The Stone Umbrella is a unique rock formation along the Huatung Coastal Highway. It is a reef that extends from the shore into the sea, named for its resemblance to an umbrella. When large waves surge in and crash against the reef, multiple cascading torrents form between the crevices, creating a spectacular sight worth seeing. Transportation: From Taitung Railway Station…
Taitung County’s Red Leaf Village gets its name from the surrounding mountains blanketed with maple trees. The area is scattered with settlements of the Bunun indigenous people. Red Leaf Elementary School is the only school in the village, and the monument to the Red Leaf Little League team on campus evokes memories of a glorious and unforgettable chapter in history. The meandering Red Leaf Stream flows through the Taitung Valley, forming the Red Leaf Valley alluvial plain. Opposite Red Leaf Elementary School lies the Luye River Valley, the source of the Red Leaf Hot Springs. A roughly 30-minute walk along the path next to the school leads you to the lower reaches of the Red Leaf Stream, where hot water seeps from the riverbed beneath the cliffs — this is the Red Leaf Hot Springs area.
The Old Taitung Railway Station is located at No. 371, Tiehua Road, Taitung City. After the station was closed in 2001 (the 90th year of the Republic of China), through the concerted efforts of the Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan Railways Administration, and Taitung County Government, the station building, warehouses, locomotives, and turntable tracks were preserved and transformed into the Taitung Railway Art Village. The old railway line was converted into an urban bike path, allowing the public to…
Green Island is located on the eastern sea of Taitung County, 18 nautical miles from Taitung. Covering an area of 15.034 square kilometers, it is the fourth largest island in the province after Penghu, Orchid Island, and Fisherman's Island. Most of Green Island’s main scenic spots are situated along a roughly 16.3-kilometer-long concrete coastal road, including Nanliao Bay, Green Island Lighthouse, Green Island…
Located north of Fugang Fishing Port at kilometer 162 on Provincial Highway 11, Little Yehliu is the southernmost scenic spot along Taiwan’s eastern coast. It earned its name due to its rich and diverse erosional landforms, which rival those of Yehliu in the north. The area features geological formations primarily made of sandstone, a rock type not typically associated with the Philippine Plate...
The climate is hot, humid, and rainy, with mountainous areas covered in rainforest-like forests and a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The surrounding waters are abundant with coral, and the presence of the Kuroshio Current leads to frequent fish migrations, making it a paradise for fishing and diving activities. The guide: Like Green Island, Orchid Island was formed by underwater volcanic eruptions, where lava solidified upon contact with seawater...
Beiyue Ranch is located on the eastern hillsides of Chuyue Village, Luye, Taitung, at an altitude of 200–390 meters. The area features hilly terrain with slightly acidic sandy loam soil, making it the largest sloping pasture in Taiwan. The ranch spans over 70 hectares, with approximately 45 hectares dedicated to growing fodder and grazing land, where around 350 Dutch dairy cows are raised. Here…
The Sunrise Hot Springs are located among the rugged rocks on the southeastern coast of Green Island and are one of the rare saltwater hot springs in the world. Although they are sulfur springs, they lack the strong sulfur smell and do not leave a sticky feeling after bathing, making them quite unique. Seawater hot springs are extremely rare globally, with only one known site each in Japan and Italy, which adds to their novelty. Introduction to the hot springs…
The National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan, can be divided into the Main Museum and the Beinan Cultural Park. The Main Museum is located south of Kang Le Railway Station in Taitung City, covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, while the Beinan Cultural Park is situated on both sides of the new Taitung Railway Station, spanning about 18 hectares. The establishment of the museum originated from the construction of the new Taitung Railway Station and marshalling yard along the South-Link Railway in the 36th year of the Republic of China...
Shi Yuan Beach is located on the southern edge of the arc-shaped Dulan Bay in Beinan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan, approximately 12 kilometers from downtown Taitung. It is the only beach in Taitung County. The beach stretches over 1 kilometer in length, with extensive coral reefs in the nearby waters to the north and south. Its sands are soft and fine, the terrain is open and flat,...
Green Island Lighthouse is located in Lyudao Township, Taitung County. It was first built in 1939 and is currently managed and operated by the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of China. Legend has it that in December 1938, during the 13th year of Japan’s Showa era, the American ocean liner SS President Hoover ran aground and sank off the coast of Gongguan Village on Green Island. In response, the American Red Cross decided to donate funds to build a lighthouse here...
Zhiben Forest Area is located in Taitung County, Taiwan Province. Originally part of State-owned Forest Land, specifically the 33rd Forest Compartment of the Taitung Working Circle under the Forestry Bureau, it was later developed into a forest recreation area. The management agency used a 4-hectare former nursery as the center and integrated approximately 10 hectares of afforested land around it. The recreation area is situated near the middle reaches of the Zhiben River. To enter the...
Taitung Forest Park is located at the junction of Zhongshan Road and Mahengheng Boulevard in Taitung City. Originally known as Black Forest Park due to the presence of a landfill, it was largely overlooked. In recent years, it has been planned, renovated, and developed by the Forestry Bureau and Taitung County Government, including the addition of bike paths. Although some areas are still under development and tree cover is not yet fully established, it has become...
The Yangguang Forest Recreation Area is located in Lidao Village, Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan, covering a total area of 362 hectares. Only 13 hectares of the area are designated for recreational facilities, while the rest is preserved as forest landscape conservation zones. Visitors can breathe in fresh air to their heart’s content and immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. Dominated by Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan two-needle pine...
Established in 1997, the Huadong Valley Scenic Area is one of Taiwan’s ten most famous scenic spots. It serves as a “green corridor” connecting Hualien and Taitung, boasting a uniquely beautiful natural environment and simple, friendly local culture. Each year, it attracts large numbers of domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and vacation. The Huadong Valley Scenic Area offers a highly diverse range of tourist attractions,...
The island is located in Lanyu Township, Taitung County, and is the largest high-altitude offshore island in Taiwan. It was formerly known as "Red Head Island" because the hill at the northwestern tip of the island, when bathed in the sunset, resembles a red human head. Later, due to the island’s abundance of orchids, it was renamed "Lanyu." Like Green Island, it was formed by undersea volcanic eruptions, where magma solidified upon contact with seawater…
Zhiben Forest Recreation Area is located in Wenquan Village, Beitun Township, Taitung County, with the Zhiben River flowing along its southern edge. The park features rolling green mountains and lush forests, renowned worldwide for its abundance of native ornamental plants and flowers as well as its rich birdlife, making it one of the best bird-watching spots in the suburbs of Taitung City. Within Zhiben Forest Recreation Area lies the Heroes’ Slope…
On the rocky cliffs facing the sea in Sanjian Village, Changbin Township, Taitung County, Taiwan, there are dozens of sea-eroded caves, locally known as Bashian Caves. Archaeologist Professor Song Wenxun led the National Taiwan University archaeological team in five excavations, not only discovering cultural layers from the Neolithic Age but also finding a rich pre-pottery Paleolithic culture at the lowest layers of the cave deposits...
Shihmen Reservoir is located in the southeastern part of Longtan Township, Taoyuan, renowned nationwide for its picturesque landscape of lakes and mountains, with over a dozen scenic spots interconnected within the area. The reservoir features lush parks of various sizes, walking trails, dams, and lake cruises, surrounded by breathtaking scenery that is truly unparalleled. It serves multiple purposes including power generation, irrigation, flood control, water supply, and tourism. The top of the dam serves as the reservoir’s sightseeing center...
Cihu is located in Daxi Township, Taoyuan, blessed with the finest natural beauty. Its lakes and surrounding mountains resemble the landscape of Fenghua in Zhejiang, transforming the former "Pibei" into what is now known as "Cihu." The area gained widespread fame due to the selection of this site for Chiang Kai-shek’s mausoleum and guesthouse. Cihu is an artificial reservoir divided into front and back ponds, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, offering picturesque scenery reminiscent of the Jiangnan region...