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Taitung City
Taitung Forest Park
The 280-hectare Taitung Forest Park at the end of Jhongshan Road is nicknamed “Black Forest”by Taitung residents for its immense dark beefwood trees. In the woods lies a serene lake fed by the gushing spring at the estuary of Beinan Creek,called Pipa (Chinese lute) Lake,because it has the shape of two connected water bodies,a small one and a large one. The scenic Pipa Lake is a habitat of aquatic animals and plants,and by the lake are a viewing platform and a cabin that overlooks the waterfowl. Visitors may enjoy the lake view on either bike routes or slat walks.
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Siaoyeliou
The unique geological landscape of Siaoyeliou is a result of inverted sandstone and mudstone layers. After a geological structure change,the gigantic sandstone shale became upside down and covered with coral reef. After years of sea erosion,a unique geological form was developed. Amazing rocky formations are found on the trail,such as shapes of a mushroom,tofu,and coral reef. The geological exhibition hall at the Tourist Service Center provides further information of geological formations and land features unique to the area. The broad grass land of the Jialulan Recreation Area at the north is decorated with art fixtures of primitive-looking driftwood. The area is ideal to gaze into the night sky and listen to nature’s concerto of tides.
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Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area
This recreation area covers area with altitudes between 110m and 650m, and is abundant in ecological resources. The forest in the recreation area is mostly primeval forest that consists of mahogany and camphor trees, where formosan rock monkeys can be seen. Autumn maple trees and macaranga can be seen throughout the botanic garden, while some medical herbs such as sicklepods and jack beans are also found. However, you need to walk up the steep Houhanpo to appreciate the most magnificent view of the renowned white barkfig. The species of butterflies and birds by Jhihben River are also very amazingly abundant. Together with the grand waterfall, the rich ecosystem creates a wonderful presentation of the nature.
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Jhihben Hot Spring
It is the utmost joy to bathe in a hot spring in cool autumn or chilly winter. A bath in hot spring water can improve blood circulation,and more attractively,smoothen the skin. Jhihben is best known for hot spring bathing because its water contains weak alkaline carbon,a beautyenhancing ingredient. Hotels here feature different types of pools,such as the nude pool,SPA,hot spring swimming pool and other facilities,attracting nowledgeable visitors with irreplaceable appeal.
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East Coast
Water Flowing Upwards
Around Dulan Fishing Bridge and halfway up the hill, visitors could see a stone with inscriptions of “Qiguan” (A Spectacular View) in red, standing alongside the road. A narrow ditch lies next to the stone and water in the ditch runs upwards against gravity. The site is a famous amazement that always attracts the passersby. In fact, the tilting angle of roadside landscape larger than that of the road surface is the secret behind the illusion.
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Donghe Bridge Scenic Area
Donghe Bridge stretches over Mawuku Creek. There are actually two bridges: an old bridge and a new bridge. It is noteworthy that the two ends of the old bridge bear different designs due to the geological condition. The northern shore is made of tough limestone (aka white Kingstone) and thus the northern end of the bridge was built with arched piers,while the southern end was merely supported with frames,because the foundation was laid on a soft sedimentary at the southern shore. This truly demonstrates the architect’s skillful design fitting with the local geography. The old bridge is now only open to pedestrians. Vehicles can only take the new red bridge. When walking on the old bridge,please do not forget to take a moment to appreciate the beautiful white limestone underneath the bridge. While the green creek continues to flow,the red bridge on the opposite forms a picturesque view with the creek water,the ocean,and the blue sky.
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Wushibi
Formed by lava from a volcanic eruption,Wushibi is a dark rock cape in the sea southeast to a village that bears the same name,at the estuary of Shiningpu Creek. It is an ideal place for diving and observing intertidal ecology. Thanks to the landform with scattered sea grooves and tidal pools,Wushibi is also the paradise for rock fishing. During the brassy chub season in February,anglers crowded the coast. Whether the sea is turbulent or calm,the coast is always a perfect relaxing spot to stroll by.
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Sansiantai
Formerly,Sansiantai was a narrow and elongated cape into the ocean. When the neck of the cape was eroded by the tide,the rest of the cape was disconnected with the land and became an island. It is said that three gods,named Li Tieguai,Lu Dongbin and He Xiengu visited here and left three pairs of footprints. The isolated island remained unaffected by human civilization and preserves abundant seashore plant species,and was thus claimed a natural reserve later on. There is also a famous eightarch cross-ocean bridge,a great spot to watch sun rising over the Pacific Ocean.
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Shihyusan(Stone Umbrella)
Shihyusan(Stone Umbrella) Recreation Area contains a number of lookouts and wooden trails for visitors to admire the wondrous view: sky-cean sharing the same color shade. The narrow and elongated cape seen on the water surface has an on-and-off disconnected look stretching about 1 km in length,a result of seawater erosion. A closer look of the area reveals numerous potholes,sea caves and marine arches. The Shihyusan (stone umbrella) refers to the umbrella-shaped stacks,mostly knocked down by typhoons and now only one remains.
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Chenggong Fishing Harbor
Fruitful catches are available from the end of March to June, when every seafood restaurant in town serves the best oceanic catch at good prices. When northeastern wind starts to blow in November, so arrives the season of sailfish, the time when many events take place and make Chenggong a busy town. The ocean outside Chenggong is where Oyashio Current and Kuroshio Current meet, attracting plenty of whales and dolphins, as well as tourists, who come here between May and October to admire the colossal creatures on boat rides.
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Pisilian
Pisilian is an Amis tribe in the northern side of Sansiantai. In addition to traditional tribal fishing and sheep culture, it also has Paw Paw Drum founded by the community development association and composed of tribal young people. It is called the best performance group of the East Coast. If you want to experience cultural innovation and impact, please visit Pisilian.
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East Rift Valley
Luye Gaotai hot air balloon area
Luye Gaotai is the first place constructed with a fresh image of hot air balloon in Taiwan. It is also a new scenic spot in Taitung. Since 2011, Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta has been annually held from late June to early September. The flying shows of hot air balloon in the early morning and evening are the climax every day. Pilots from different countries navigate colorful balloons to fly. This makes the sky of Taitung in summer full of young and enthusiastic atmosphere.
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Luye Gaotai paragliding area
Upon mentioning of paragliding field, people would think of the 7.4 hectares Luye Gaotai. Its high cliff and immense grassland provide excellent flight condition especially during the southeast monsoon season from April to October. In every summer and autumn, paragliding fans would meet here and start an amazing flight over the beautiful scenery of Taitung.
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Guanshan Water Park
The starting point of the townencircling bike route is the 32-hectare Guanshan Water Park,built in 1999. Once a dump yard and barren land by the river,the vast land was transformed into a popular natural park and even won the township Excellent Charming Towns by Construction and Planning Agency of Ministry of the Interior. Visitors can walk or pedal around its Mobile Zone,Static Zone or Lotus Zone,visit the tourist center with folk art display,row a boat,or complete an eco tour at the bird-watching cabin,the star observatory and the artificial lake.
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Brown Avenue
A small country avenue in Chihshang Township of Taitung County becomes widely popular due to a commercial of Mr. Brown Coffee. It is called a “green road of paradise.” It has vast green rice fields without a wire pole along the roadside. You can truly feel how borderless it is. The avenue has good views for photograph and can bring your mind away from the hustle. Come to experience such pure relief in person.
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Dapo Pond
A natural inland wetland rare in Taiwan,Dapo Pond is rich in resources that provide an excellent habitat for birds and fish. Facilities like bike routes,pavilions,fishing area,bird-watching area and greenish garden together make Dapo a beautiful eco-park.
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Golden Harvest
In the Golden Harvest, we can see the ancient farming utensils and new technological equipment that ensure the quality of rice. It is where we can appreciate that “every grain is from hard toil.” In addition to receiving knowledge, we can also experience DIY. The process is fun, and we can bring home our own finished products. It adds more fun and memory to this trip.
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Chihshang’s Lunchbox Museum
Chihshang’s Lunchbox Museum displays evolvement and history of lunchboxes,the side dishes,traditional kitchen stoves,farming tools,and utensils. Here visitors are taken back in time of Japanese ruling when the first Chihshang lunchbox was made.
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South Link
Island
Sapulju Tribe
One of the Paiwan tribes, Singsing Village is facing the sea. In Paiwan language, this place is called Sapulju, meaning a lonesome and desolate land. The memorial monument of migration in the village tells the story of Paiwan ancestors, who left their homes in the mountains in order to provide better education and future for their descendants. The Sapulju tribe is made up of 8 chieftains. Each chieftain possesses a large stone inscribed with tribal history, and the strong bonding of the 8 tribes makes Sapulju a large family. With the grants of Community Empowerment Project from CCA, the tribe reestablished a cakal, an assembly for their youth. Cakal was an important site for military and culture purposes in the tribe and now functions as a social area for villagers, as well as a center selling agriculture products.
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Green Island(Lyudao) Lighthouse
Green Island(Lyudao) Lighthouse is the area’s landmark. With 33.3 m in height, the lighthouse is located at Bitoudao Cape, at the end of Green Island(Lyudao) Airport. In 1937, American liner President Hoover hit a reef and was grounded at Green Island(Lyudao). The locals made their best effort to rescue liner passengers day and night. In order to show the gratitude, the US donated a lighthouse in the following year. The Lighthouse’s current look is a result of renovation in 1948.
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Shihlang Diving Area
Shihlang Diving Area is close to the most bustling Nanliao Village on the island and is the most famous diving site on Green Island(Lyudao) . Here coral reefs are gentle, and intertidal zone is long. Whether snorkeling or deep diving is very suitable here. Farther inside the ocean, you can visit the largest mushroom under the water—“mushroom coral.” It is the world’s largest Porites coral, estimated over 1,200 years old. What a spectacular view!
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Jhaorih Hot Spring
Jhaorih Hot Spring was initially called Asahi Hot Spring during Japanese Colonial Period (189-1945). A bath in the morning in this only hot spring on the ocean floor in Taiwan guarantees a magnificent sunrise view,because it faces the Pacific Ocean. In addition to three outdoor hot springs near the ocean,there are five terrace-like hot springs of hot water and lukewarm water at Jhaorih Hot Spring. There are also indoor hot spring spas with excellent facilities,making hot spring bathing enjoyable even on rainy days.
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Lanyu
Orchid Island( Lanyu) Weather Station
Orchid Island( Lanyu) Weather Station is situated at the topmost point of the Island and is regarded as one of the best spots for excellent views. First built in 1940 by the Japanese government for strategic purposes during World War II,the station now overlooks Badai Bay at west,Ivalino Tribe and Dongqing Bay at the east,and poetic mountain views at the south. Visitors can still find bullet holes on its walls.
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Lion Couple Rock
Lion Couple Rock is the first-class fishing ground for many fishermen. Despite facing the deep ocean, dangerous situation and sharp rocks on the surface, they still come here for fishing every day. Here is also the most famous scenic spot on Orchid Island( Lanyu). No one visit Orchid Island( Lanyu) without taking pictures here. The rock looks afar like two lions lying in face of each other and followed by a small lion. It is very adorable. Therefore, some people describe this rock as two lions lying together.
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