Don’t just visit Doliang and the Golden Needle Flower Sea—explore five top attractions in Taimali in one day

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taiwan’s Taitung County boasts diverse natural landscapes, featuring not only its expansive coastline and slender mountain ranges but also rich traditional indigenous culture that enhances the region’s scenery. Below are five must-visit spots in Taimali Township. In addition to the popular Doliang Station and the Golden Needle Flower Sea from July to October, Taimali has other worthwhile attractions.

1. Golden] Station
Golden] Station exudes a simple rural charm and is the coastal railway station closest to the sea on the South Link Line. As soon as you step off the train, you can gaze at the ocean and the adjacent majestic mountain views, making it a hidden scenic gem along the South Link Railway.

2. Huayuan Bay
Located on the South Link Highway in Taimali, Huayuan Bay gained fame for the heart and the Chinese characters for “peace” made from driftwood on its beach. The beautiful scenery here has captured the hearts of many visitors. Nestled between the Central Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Huayuan Bay is an ideal spot for watching the sunrise, and on clear days, Green Island and Orchid Island can also be spotted.

3. Xiangyang Cultural Heritage Wood Workshop (Adiding Culture Story House)
Xiangyang Cultural Heritage is located above the Doliang Tribe and Doliang Station. Operating as a community-based initiative, it not only provides local job opportunities but also helps rekindle tribal identity and preserve the rapidly fading indigenous culture.

The venue mainly showcases the traditional cultural wisdom of the Paiwan people and the social enterprise spirit of the Xiangyang Cultural Heritage Wood Workshop, displaying the use of wooden household items as well as local amateur handicrafts. Nearby attractions include Golden] Hot Springs, Doliang Station, and the Dawu Mountain Ecological Education Center, making it one of the best cultural tourism destinations along the South Link Highway.