Not just the sea — five healing solo travel spots perfect for stargazing

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Taitung is known as Taiwan’s backyard garden, where narrow mountain ranges meet the blue sea and sky. Any coastal attraction here offers breathtaking views that soothe the body and mind. With its rich indigenous culture, this stunning natural environment is perfect for travelers to explore on their own.

1. King Kong Boulevard
Located in Changguang Tribe, Changbin Township, about the 85K mark on Provincial Highway 11, King Kong Boulevard is a beautiful village nestled between mountains and the sea, preserving the natural and pristine fields. The straight road resembles a path leading to a mystical land, flanked by endless terraced fields that are distinctively layered at the foot of King Kong Mountain and along the Pacific coast.
 
Location: Dong 13 Township Road, Changbin Township, Taitung County (Changguang Industrial Road)

2. Barley Boulevard

Barley Boulevard is a verdant paradise road without any utility poles. In addition to its magnificent and expansive field landscapes, it is also famous for the Barley Boulevard coffee commercial and the "Kimura Tree," making it one of Taitung’s most iconic attractions.
 
Location: Jinxin 3rd Road, Chishang Township, Taitung County (Enter Dong 6 Township Road about 2.5 km after turning onto County Road 197 from Provincial Highway 9, which leads to Barley Boulevard)

3. Sakuragi Level Crossing

One of the most popular photo spots in Taimali is the Sakuragi Level Crossing, which went viral due to its resemblance to a scene from the opening theme of the anime “Slam Dunk.” It has long attracted many visitors who come here to pay homage.
 
Location: Dong 63 Township Road, Taimali Township, Taitung County (next to Taimali Station)