Text by MOOK Scenic Spots compiled and reported
The East Coast features the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean, where you can enjoy healing seascapes without traveling far. Beyond the vast sea, the daytime offers endless fields and undulating mountain ranges, while at night, you can admire a starry sky free from light pollution, making it very romantic. This weekend, go on a two-day, one-night trip to Taitung.
Shitiping features breathtaking rock formations sculpted by nature and magnificent, expansive seascapes. (Photo by huang_jhih_yi)
1. Shitiping
Upon arriving in eastern Taiwan, the first stop you shouldn’t miss is the seascape. Shitiping is also an area of marine erosion landforms, featuring a rich variety of formations such as marine erosion platforms, erosion grooves, uplifted coral reefs, and sea cliffs, as well as the unique “pothole” landscape. Here, you’ll find the stunning azure Pacific Ocean and the artistic masterpieces of nature—marine erosion rocks. Sit on the rocks and gaze at the beautiful blue ocean to sweep away all your worries.
Sipping coffee while lounging in a hammock overlooking the Pacific is simply bliss. (Photo by Dulan Cape Coffee)
2. Dulan Cape Coffee
When you’re tired from exploring, take a break at Dulan Cape Coffee. This café was jointly created by two Europeans and a Taiwanese entrepreneur, bringing together a unique blend of international cultures. The restaurant combines a variety of fresh local Taiwanese ingredients with the expertly prepared European-style cuisine, offering Mediterranean-flavored Spanish dishes that let travelers fully unwind here.
San Ye Gao Tai offers panoramic views of the Pacific, Sanxiantai, and rice field seas. (Photo by San Ye Gao Tai)
3. San Ye Gao Tai
Located amid the boundless fields of Chenggong Township, there’s a highly distinctive design-style homestay called “San Ye Gao Tai.” From here, you can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean, Sanxiantai, and the sea of rice fields. The building design features two rectangular boxes stacked in a staggered formation, with a roof that follows the terrain of the terraced hills at either end of the land, creating a uniquely gentle single-sloped roof. At night, you can head to the rooftop platform to gaze at the starry sky. With no light pollution in the area, you can clearly see the twinkling stars.
Konggang Boulevard in Changbin Township. (Photo by Taitung County Government)
4. Konggang Boulevard Starry Sky
Before going to bed at night, you can also visit Konggang Boulevard, where you can enjoy the star-filled sky without any light pollution. Photography enthusiasts can even shoot here until their camera batteries run out.
The miniature skywalk at Xinglong Garden. (Photo by Xinglong Garden)
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