BEST Things to Do in Taitung 2023

So when you purchase items made from Australian wool, you can feel good knowing that you are supporting sustainable practices. We have sampled Tea Tree products from different countries but Australian Tea Tree Oil has a special place in our hearts. Many restaurants in Taitung serve QQ rice noodles, typically served with ground pork sauce and bonito fish flakes. I tried a couple of restaurants, but in my opinion, Rong Shu Xia has the best rice noodles in town. As you might have suspected from endless rice fields, East Rift Valley in Taitung produces top-quality, sticky, and chewy rice.
It offers all the things a hotel of its stature should including spa and free gym. Many places apply a 10-30% surcharge during weekends and holidays. Expect to pay a lot more during Chinese New Year, up to double price. This artsy cafe 台東民產 has Taitung coffee as well as other coffee and teas and a small but interesting menu. This Taitung-sized hypermarket should cover you for most of your daily needs and provides the best selection of imported food and drinks in town.

In terms of food offerings, the first ever local snack exhibition of Taitung will be held by the Taitung Tourism Association. There are car and scooter rentals near the train station if you have an international drivers license. If not, you can take a bus or taxi to the city which is some distance from either the train station or the airport. Taitung's public transportation is somewhat limited compared with other Taiwanese cities.
Nearby, seafood lovers can head to Fugang Fish Harbor to enjoy one of the harborside seafood restaurants. This is also where ferries depart for Green Island (see “Offshore Islands of Taitung” section below). Little Yeliu is indeed less impressive than its northern namesake.
Taiwanese women are known for being somewhat fanatical when it comes to skincare, which makes sense when you consider that the country as a whole gets a lot of sunshine – even in the winter. So it’s only natural that Taiwanese women are well-practiced don’t cut corners when it comes to taking care of their skin. As a result, Taiwanese skincare products are some of the best you’ll find in Asia, and make great take-home gifts. It worths a visit since many little shops and cultural shops clustered there. At night, the lanterns designed by students were lit up, which made a romantic scenery. The magnificent view of the Pacific + the interesting art installations make it all a worthwhile trip!

You should be fine if you're used to hiking and physical trainings, yet I wouldn't recommend anyone who doesn't or to bring kids along. Cutest shops and photo ops - grab your food and art souvenirs here and some bites to eat while you are at it. I also recommend you to go to hot spring in early morning and you can look sunrise when you enjoy in hot spring .
But there is more than just architectural beauty that attracts many visitors here. While it still produces 500 tons of fresh milk annually, you are invited to feed cows, see livestock, and enjoy the European pasture scenes in this grassland. You may also consider watching PawPaw Drum at the Pisirian Cultural Center.


In this portion, you’ll find the long, rectangular, human-made Flowing Lake (東森林公園活水湖). It’s possible to rent boats at popular times or even swim in the lake. Liyushan Park (鯉魚山公園 or Carp Mountain Park) is the highest point in Taitung city and supposedly looks like a carp when viewed from above . The park features a few temples, hiking trails, and lookout points of Taitung city. You can walk right along the train tracks here, where a few train cars are parked.
If you have a week or two in Taiwan, I highly recommend taking a round-the-island trip. Many travelers start a round-the-island trip from Taipei to Kenting in the East of Taiwan, then back north on the west from Kaohsiung to fly out from Taoyuan. The following list of what to do in Taitung is organized roughly from north to south.

Even in the rain we could appreciate the beauty of the clouds hanging low below the mountains. In all, Orchid Island is a very different society to mainland Taiwan, it's well worth a visit. Eating vegetarian meals is an essential part of the Buddhist faith in Taiwan. So if you are vegetarian or vegan, whether for religion or lifestyle, you will not go hungry. National Taitung University Library is an exquisite modern architecture built in harmony with the surrounding nature.
After the harvest, the needle flowers will be dried by farmers everywhere, from the garden to the roof. As the largest grassland in Taiwan, Chu Lu Ranch not only has endless green grasslands, but also has many lovely cows roaming around the grassland. When you come here, you will feel like you are lost in a field of Europe. Visitors can also feed the cows and sample dairy products, the most famous of which is the milk cake. Just keep in mind that his taste is more than specific and for an amateur, and is somewhat reminiscent of cough syrup. You can try it beforehand in any fast food cafe in a vending machine, but Root 節日伴手禮 Beer is non-alcoholic there.
For adventurous travelers, I recommend driving up the mountain to La Wei of Forest Coffee Plantations. It is super challenging to drive off-road up the unlighted hills. (We had many doubtful moments and almost attempted to turn around.) But the nocturne view of the lighted city below and glowing moon in the sky makes the adventure so worthwhile. It is one of the most beautiful scenic spots on the East Coast. Surrounded by the coral reef, the island features lush greenery and excavated geological landscapes.