Taitung Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county-administered city in Taiwan Province, Republic of China
About Taitung
Taitung is situated on a small plain between the mountains and the ocean at the southern mouth of the East Rift Valley. This provides Taitung with not only spectacular scenery but also an ocean breeze that makes this tropical city surprisingly comfortable. Taitung was developed by the Japanese in the early part of the 20th century and they were responsible for the construction of the roads and railway to the area. This in turn brought an influx of Han Chinese settlers into the area that already had several indigenous groups, creating a diverse city of indigenous, Hakka, and Hoklo populations. This uniquely Taiwanese blend is still easily discernible in part because a lot of the recent advances in Taiwan's economy have passed Taitung by. This has prevented Taitung from devouring itself the
Top Attractions in Taitung
Explore the best things to see and do in Taitung:
- ★Beinan Cultural Park
- ★Bombing of Master Han Dan
- ★Liyushan Park
- ★Makapahay
- ★Moving Castle
- ★National Museum of Prehistory
- ★Orchid Island
- ★Taitung Art Museum
Where to Eat in Taitung
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe and Curry
- 🍴EGG
- 🍴Four Seasons Vegetarian Restaurant
- 🍴Iwawna
- 🍴Madina Indian Restaurant
- 🍴Mibanai
Where to Stay in Taitung
- 🏨Formosan Naruwan Hotel
- 🏨La Pace Hostel
- 🏨Mafuté Hostel
- 🏨Mr. Red Tea Hostel
- 🏨PoSun360 Backpacker Hostel
- 🏨RGB Hostel
Taitung Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: