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Taitung is the homeland of mountains and sea, and the sunrise and coastline at Taimali create a breathtaking seascape where sky and ocean meet.
For accommodation in Taimali, the top recommendation is the [Shuguang Resort Hotel]—its rooftop is the best trendy spot to watch the sunrise and stargaze!It’s only an 8-minute drive from Taimali Station, the rooms have great views, and the Millennium Dawn Memorial Park, where the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival is held, is just a ten-minute walk from the hotel!
1. Four-person room (two large beds 150*200cm) for one night including breakfast for 4 guests and dinner for 2 guests for $3,299. No extra beds allowed in this room type.
2. Vouchers are valid for use indefinitely.
Please pay at the hotel front desk upon check-in, and the hotel will issue the invoice.
Breakfast: $299 per person for those over 150cm, $150 per person for those between 115–150cm, free for those under 115cm.
Dinner: $350 per person for those over 150cm, $175 per person for those between 115–150cm, free for those under 115cm.
'Stay before 2019/12/27 (inclusive): no extra charge on Saturdays, but an additional $500 applies on consecutive holidays.
'Booking now open until 2019/12/27.
'For weekday extensions, an additional one-night stay costs only $1,000, including breakfast for four (no toiletries, no room tidying, not for split use).
Weekdays refer to non-consecutive holidays from Sunday to Friday. The following three scenarios apply:
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Note: The aboveMom’s exclusive bonus offer is valid only for bookings before 2019/12/27, after which bookings will revert to the original usage restrictions.
*This package is not valid during the 2019 228 Holiday
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Taitung Dawn Resort
No. 147, Taifeng Road, Dawang Village, Taimali Township, Taitung County
Reservation hotline: (089)782-489
Dawn Resort Fan Page:
https://www.facebook.com/taimaliresort/?fref=ts
Located at the foot of the Daylily Mountain in Taimali, Taitung, Dawn Resort officially opened in July 2016 and is the most upscale hotel in the area.
The moment you step off the station, you’re greeted with breathtaking ocean views. The Taimali Station is truly deserving of its title as the most beautiful “one-line sky” railway station and is a top spot for photos and check-ins.
Taimali exudes the simple charm of a traditional rural village, offering a supremely relaxing atmosphere. For transportation, you’ll need to drive yourself or take the train and then transfer to the hotel shuttle — reservations can be made with hotel staff when booking by calling TEL: 089-782489.
Known as the hometown of sunrises and home to vast fields of daylilies, Taimali has become a popular destination in eastern Taiwan. It also marks the starting point of the Southernmost South – Southlink Art Project, which the Taitung County Government is promoting heavily this year.
(Four hidden gemsTaimali Township, Jinfeng Township, Dawu Township, and Daren Township)
Taitung Dawn Resort features a Japanese minimalist design, with a bright front desk and energetic staff. The resort offers a variety of travel options and add-on tours, and also provides in-depth slow travel experiences that allow for more intimate engagement with the local culture and people through hands-on participation.
The moment you see the sea view next to the hotel, your heart instantly relaxes—such magic, you simply must experience it for yourself. The hotel features an exquisite lounge area. Coming to Taitung slows everything down, and even the air feels fresher—truly different from the city!
The hallway showcases adorable room designs, full of childlike charm.
Actual views of the hotel:
http://www.dawnhotel.com.tw/room2.php
Room facilities:
10 pyeong / Bed type: Two queen beds, British postmodern style, separate bathroom
42T: LCD TV, cable TV, single-door mini fridge, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, window with a view, vanity table/chair, observation balcony (in some room types), electric kettle, Alishan high mountain tea bags, UCC premium coffee bags.
Bathroom facilities:
Toiletries, hairdryer, separated wet/dry bathroom, showerhead, clothes rack, toilet soap dispenser (shampoo/body wash), washbasin, mirror, drinking cup.
What a special welcome snack! This is a unique treat only available at Shuguang, made with red quinoa—a local specialty of Taitung—into delicious cookies. Paired with tea from the room, it makes for a healthy and nutritious afternoon tea.
Also,Shuguang Rooftopis the most distinctive hidden gem of Shuguang Resort Hotel.
Such sunrise scenery is truly mesmerizing!
Welcoming the first rays of dawn with someone you love, and capturing the moment in photos as memories, is truly the happiest thing.
Open daily from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
The beauty of the sunrise is so moving that just one glance stays with you forever—so don’t miss the opening hours, and remember to set your alarm!
MiMiA happy paradise for little ones—the playroom’s role-playing games keep children entertained non-stop!
Coming to Taitung, doing nothing and not wanting to do anything, every breath of air feels refreshing, and both body and mind relax considerably.
One of the charms of the East Coast is definitely strolling along the beach. Just a 5-minute walk away, bring a picnic mat and sunshade tent, and you can immediately enjoy quality time with the kids.
Strolling through Taimali City at night, free from excessive neon lights, listening to the sounds of the coastline—you can even taste the ocean in your breath. The mysterious night sky before dawn—leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city,
In Taimali, you can enjoy a wealth of fresh agricultural products. Thanks to the area’s unique climate and soil, it produces distinctive local specialties.
Daylilies, custard apples, tea, pomelos, roselle, loquats, jackfruit, and high-graft pears!
Taimali’s most adorable welcome sign
As you enter via the highway, you’ll see an ultra-cute raccoon dog holding local agricultural products: custard apples and daylilies in its hands, adorned with a garland woven from roselle and red quinoa.
(Image source: Taimali Township Office FB)
Shuguang Resort Hotel has quickly become a popular hotel in Taitung—not only clean and comfortable, but also offering self-service breakfast and dinner. For moms, there’s an added bonus: staying an extra night on a weekday is only an additional NT$1,000. A three-day-two-night stay includes 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners, ensuring delicious and healthy meals without any hassle, so you can focus on playing to your heart’s content.
If you’re going to stay here, Shuguang Resort Hotel is definitely the top choice. It’s also the most worthwhile hotel along this highway—not only comfortable with breakfast and dinner included, but this three-day-two-night package even comes with 8 breakfasts, making it really economical. Don’t hesitate, book now and grab your spot!
The 'Da Wang Racetrack,' completed in May 2017, features Taiwan’s only three-wheeled drift go-karts.
Children put on safety helmets and zoom around the track in adorable and cool mini go-karts. Now, any family that purchases accommodation vouchers through Mom’s Journal can come and drift here—what a great deal!
The hotel sells locally grown red quinoa and related red quinoa desserts, and collaborates with the local farmers' association to offer premium agricultural specialties. Guests can also sample these treats in their rooms. The long red quinoa sticks are the best souvenirs!
Made with locally distinctive Guanshan rice instead of cornmeal, this adds a “rice aroma” to the original flavor, making it the No. 1 souvenir from the Guanshan Farmers' Association—and it’s so popular it’s often sold out!
There are more diverse ways to enjoy Taitung. Heading down to the south of the south is the latest trend. Xiao Jipo has handpicked ten new popular hidden gems—take good notes and join us on this adventure!
After the expansion of Provincial Highway 9 along the South Link Highway and the opening of the Jinfeng Viaduct, it has become one of the key tourism development areas in Taitung. Whether you’re coming from Kaohsiung or Hualien, you can enjoy both the majestic mountain scenery and the blue Pacific Ocean. Whether you drive or take the bus, you’ll feel the mountains and sea are right next to you!
1.Jinfeng Viaduct
Since its opening, it has shortened the travel time on the South Link Highway between Xianglan and Duoliang by about 10 minutes. The bridge deck, approximately 10 stories high, offers distant views of the sea. From above, you can gaze at the scenery where the sea and sky meet.
2. Primitive Hot Springs: Jin'ao Wild Stream Hot Springs /Cold Springs
Though not as famous as Zhiben Hot Springs, they remain unspoiled by excessive commercialization, preserving their pristine beauty—which is why they’ve become our must-visit hidden gems.
(Image source: Taiwan Railways Administration)
Spring water gushes out beside the riverbed, with steamy hot air and murmuring streams existing side by side—an incredible sight. Soaking in the hot springs while listening to the sounds of insects and birds, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, is a true delight!
3.Under the Jinfeng BridgeRuins Mysterious Beach
In 2014, a 1,600-year-old prehistoric site was discovered during the construction of a bridge. This beach is incredibly beautiful, hard to find, but absolutely worth visiting.
Take the train from Taitung Station to Jinfeng Station (4 stops), then walk left from the train station entrance toward the direction of “Pacific Saltwater Hot Springs,” heading toward the culvert.
(Image source: Tai Ma Li Township Office FB)
This is also the stunning ocean view section on the Jinfeng Bridge
4. Huayuan Bay: Driftwood Heart and “Peace”
The South Link Line is a scenic highway, and Huayuan Bay on the Tai Ma Li Highway is famously beautiful. Remember, do not drive down—walking is great, but driving down means you might not get back up (it’s also nicknamed the “Car-Eating Beach”).
(Image source: Tai Ma Li Township Office FB)
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6.Taiwan’s version of Slam Dunk’s level crossing
After taking Provincial Highway 9 toward Tai Ma Li Station, there’s another must-visit spot for anime fans.
7.Tai Ma Li Golden Needle Mountain
From January to March: cherry blossoms and apricot blossoms; April to May: lilies; April to July: fireflies fill the skies; late May to June: hydrangea season; August to October: golden golden needle flowers.
Located on Tai Ma Li Mountain, it’s named for its abundant golden needle flowers. Along the ridge of Golden Needle Mountain, there’s a 3,673-meter scenic walking trail. Visitors can stroll along the path, surrounded by flowers and trees, enjoying a baptism of nature.
Qingshan Farm is also an excellent place to view flowers. It has walking trails, with an entrance fee of NT$40 per person, or you can sit in the open-air café, order a drink (which counts toward the minimum charge), and enjoy the flowers directly.
8. Breathtaking SunriseMillennium Dawn Memorial Park
9. Light and Shadow Music Concert
Themed “The Dawn of Taimali – Pacific Light and Shadow Music Concert,” this event takes place on the beach of Taimali, the hometown of the sunrise, where colorful hot air balloons welcome the first ray of Pacific dawn from the east. In addition to experiencing the breathtaking first light, the scenic views of the Jewel Beach, the azure Pacific Ocean, and the illuminated hot air balloons offer a magical moment where hot air balloons meet the radiant skies over the Pacific. ? ? ? ?/strong>
10. Art Beyond the South – Land Art
Large-scale installation art creations along Provincial Highway 9’s South Loop route in Taitung
The exhibits are spread across a wide area, including four townships: Daren, Dawu, Jinfeng, and Taimali. The Taitung County Government has organized a series of related art events, inviting 20 domestic and international artists from Italy, France, Thailand, and elsewhere to participate. Numerous installations have been set up along the Taitung coastline, aiming to allow more people to experience the natural beauty of the South Loop region.
Take a trip to Taitung and witness the beauty of Provincial Highway 9. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the romantic golden needle flower fields, cycle mountain trails with your children, leisurely enjoy riverside landscapes, play in the sand and surf at the beach, or explore indigenous art workshops to learn about local culture while taking part in unique activities — this destination caters to the diverse travel needs of every family and fulfills the desire for authentic local experiences.
Additionally, [Dawn Resort Hotel] has carefully selected three self-paid routes for you to explore:PrivateTaimali
For a half-day shuttle tour, the self-paid itinerary is NT$800 per person, and the tour departs with a minimum of four people. It takes you deep into the hidden gems of Taimali to admire its unique scenery, as well as visit the secluded Golden Spring Hot Springs nestled between mountains and sea (participants receive a free hot spring voucher). With cool springs in summer and warm springs in winter, it's a truly blissful experience that lets you relax and have fun without a care in the world.
'Dawn Resort Hotel takes you to new hidden spots – a four-person room with one night and two meals for just NT$3,299
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By Car:
Hualien → Taitung, Pingtung → Taitung: Take Provincial Highway 9 → Taimali Street → turn right onto Jinxuan Road → turn left onto Taifeng Road → arrive at ‘Dawn Resort Hotel Taitung’
Public Transport:
Flight: Take a China Airlines or Uni Air “Taipei → Taitung” flight → arrive at Taitung Airport.
Train: Take the Taiwan Railways South Loop or North Loop Line → Taimali Train Station.
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