Taitung Hsien Hotels
Tempting Taitung Hsien
If you’ve got a thing for sprawling greenery and traditional architecture, you’ll love Taitung Hsien. With little by way of tourist attractions, this ancient Taiwanese city doesn’t have the hectic night markets or the neon superclubs of Taipei. But there’s something that makes it distinctly Taiwan – and it’s more than just the scarcity of 7-Eleven convenience stores. ... Read more »
Just south of the East Rift Valley,Taitung Hsien also offers more in the way of architecture than its odd mix of dilapidated Japanese and Chinese constructions. The Chingchueh Temple is particularly spectacular, although you can have an equally transcendent experience just by looking out over the rice fields and lush green surrounds of Jhihben National Park.And since you’re pretty much doing nothing anyway, do it in the utmost comfort at Chihpen Hot Springs.
TAITUNG HSIEN’S TOP 10
10. Hualien This equally magical town makes a convenient pre- or post-Taitung stopover. |
5. Tianhou Temple There are temples everywhere, but this one should catch your eye with its ornate decorations. |
9. Shanyuan Swimming Beach Make the most of this wide stretch of sand – it’s the region’s swimming beach. |
4. Taitung Culture and Tourism Center Technically two buildings – one’s a library, the other’s an exhibition hall. |
8. Taitung Forest Park Do as the locals do and rent a bike to explore this natural park. |
3. Taitung Railway Art Village This old railway station has been converted into a place for local artists to exhibit their creations. |
7. Taitung Seashore Park Charming walks along the beach, and a prime spot to do some wildlife watching. |
2. Beinan Cultural Park This marks the spot of the leading archaeological sites in Taiwan. |
6. Liyushan Park Take in panoramic views of Taitung from the trails and lookouts. |
1. Museum of Prehistory Some 1,500 stone coffins were excavated near here in the 1990s. |
TAITUNG HSIEN EVENTS
The biggest cause for celebration in Taitung is Chinese New Year. There’ll be parades, parties and fireworks across the city during January/February.
The Bombing of Master Han Dan takes place just after Chinese New Year, and is truly unique. A man wearing nothing more than a pair of shorts and a mask stands on a chair while onlookers throw strings of lit firecrackers at him.
The Tianhou Templeis showered in decorations in April or May for Mazu’s Birthday, and locals visit to pay respects.
Taitung celebrates Ghost Festival in August with the unusual combination of money-burning and Taiwanese opera.
Family reunions are commonplace during the Mid-Autumn Festival in September, when the moon is at its fullest.
WHEN TO GO
· Autumn (September to November) is a good time to visit. It is warm and dry and the pollution is at a minimum.
· Visiting in spring (March to May) can be a bit of a gamble. It can either be clear and dry or wet and grey.
· Be aware of typhoons if you’re visiting Taitung between June and October, and note that the weather will be hot and sticky.
GETTING AROUND
· The public transport system in Taitung is not the best. There are some buses, but unless you can read Chinese you may find it difficult to make sense of the timetable.
· There are plenty of taxis around, but make sure they use the meter.
· Walking is a good way to get around this fairly small city, and you’d be doing something wrong if you didn’t take advantage of all the bike trails.
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