Not just Takeshi Kaneshiro and Boulanger Boulevard – the top 10 attractions in Taitung voted by netizens

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taitung boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters. In addition to its warm-hearted indigenous people and the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival every summer, there are many other attractions well worth visiting. A well-known polling website recently released a ranking of Taitung’s attractions, based on the volume of online discussions among netizens. It has compiled a list of the top ten most popular spots. Travelers planning a trip to Taitung may find it a useful reference for trip planning.

1. Boulanger Boulevard
This is an emerald-green paradise road without any utility poles. In addition to its breathtaking and vast field landscapes, it is also famous for the Boulanger coffee commercial and the “Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree,” making it one of Taitung’s most iconic attractions.

2. Jiaming Lake
The shoreline of Jiaming Lake is elliptical, which is why some call it the “Egg Pond.” However, due to the lake’s sapphire-blue waters—like a gem fallen from the heavens—people have given it the romantic name “Angel’s Tears.” Though no streams flow into Jiaming Lake, its crystal-clear waters never dry up year-round. Coupled with the stunning surrounding mountain scenery, it has become a highly popular hiking destination in recent years.

3. Tiehua Village
Transformed from old railway freight warehouse dormitories, Tiehua Village has, after years of dedicated development, blossomed into Taitung’s first cultural exchange venue that integrates music, art, and a creative market.

4. Sanxiantai
Composed of offshore islets and coral reef coastlines, Sanxiantai features natural wonders such as sea-eroded trenches, potholes, sea pillars, and sea notches. The undulating wave-shaped cross-sea arch bridge, resembling a giant dragon lying on the ocean, is also a renowned highlight. It is also a popular spot for watching the sunrise on New Year’s Day.