Not just Takeshi Kaneshiro’s Browning Boulevard — Netizens vote on the Top 10 Attractions in Taitung

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taitung boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, not only home to warm-hearted indigenous peoples and the annual Summer Hot Air Balloon Festival but also many other worthwhile attractions. A well-known polling website recently released a ranking of Taitung’s attractions based on netizen discussion volume, compiling a list of the top ten most popular spots. Travelers planning a trip to Taitung can use this as a reference when arranging their itinerary.

1. Browning Boulevard
This is a verdant paradise road without any utility poles. In addition to its stunning and expansive farmland views, it is also famous for the Browning coffee commercial and the Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree, making it one of Taitung’s most iconic attractions.

2. Jiannming Lake
The shoreline of Jiannming Lake is oval-shaped, leading some to call it the "Egg Pond." But due to its sapphire-blue waters, which resemble a jewel fallen from the heavens, people have given it the romantic name "Angel’s Tears." Despite having no incoming streams, the lake’s crystal-clear waters remain unfrozen year-round. Coupled with the breathtaking surrounding mountain scenery, it has become a highly popular hiking destination in recent years.

3. Tiehua Village
Transformed from an old Taiwan Railways freight warehouse dormitory, Tiehua Village has, after years of dedicated development, evolved into Taitung’s first cultural exchange venue integrating music, art, and creative markets.

4. Sanxiantai
Comprising offshore islets and coral reef coastlines, Sanxiantai features natural wonders such as sea erosion trenches, potholes, sea stacks, and sea cliffs. Its wave-shaped cross-sea arch bridge, resembling a giant dragon lying on the ocean, is also a renowned attraction. It is especially popular as a spot to watch the sunrise on New Year's Day.