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Updated Sep 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂4.9
    4.5/5
    532 Review
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    "A very instagramable spot with great sceneries and great views! There are many sections to the entire river though. Sure must visit!"
    Kaohsiung.Kaohsiung Arena/Ruifeng Night Market
    85.3km from Taitung
    Highlights: The Love River is famous for the night view on both sides of the river. There are several bridges on both sides of the river, which connect several scenic spots, such as the Love River Landscape Water Park, the 228 Peace Park, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and the True Love Pier. There are also many cafes on both sides of the strait. People can sit down and have a cup of coffee, chat and watch the night view, which is very interesting. Plus, there are bike paths on the west bank of the Love River, perfect for cycling.
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  • No.2
    󰺂5.2
    4.4/5
    854 Review
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    "Liuhe Night Market is the biggest night market in KaoHsiung. Some shops were even opened at 1am. If you have craving for local delicacies late at night, you need to be there!"
    Kaohsiung
    86.4km from Taitung
    Highlights: Liuhe Night Market is located on Liuhe 2nd Road, near Kaohsiung MRT Formosa Boulevard Station, go straight along Zhongshan 1st Road to Liuhe 2nd Road and turn left. It is crowded with traffic during the day, but after dark, it transforms into a lively night market. There are nearly 200 stalls on the short road of more than 300 meters, where you can taste snacks, enjoy late-night snacks, go shopping, buy clothes, watch movies, and experience the authentic night market culture.
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  • No.3
    󰺂5.7
    4.7/5
    538 Review
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    "Alishan national scenic area is worth a visit when you are around Taichung/ Chiayi area. The cypress forest is really one of a kind, where most of the trees are few hundreds and thousands of years old. The fog gives it a mysterious feeling. Go to fenqihu old street before entering the national forest area for old town vibes and food. Also taking the Alishan rail was an interesting experience."
    Chiayi County
    86.9km from Taitung
    Highlights: ·Enjoy the four seasons "flower viewing in spring, summer escape, autumn maples, and winter cloud viewing"·Indulge in the five wonders: sunrise, the sea of ​​clouds, sunset, forest, and railway·Wander in the pleasant mountains and forests, slow down your pace, feel refreshingAlishan National Scenic Area includes Fanlu, Zhuqi, Meishan, and Alishan. The transportation network of these four counties is like the veins of a leaf spreading throughout the region. Visitors travel through the area and marvel at the lushness of the forests, spectacular sunrises, and gorgeous cloud formations. Tasting tea in the tea gardens and visiting the Tsou Tobacco Tribe are not-to-be-missed leisure activities.△ High-altitude undulations form the terrain of the eastern mountainous area of ​​Alishan, consisting of 18 main mountains. Peaks, green mountains, and towering giant trees surround it. Streams are flowing in the mountains.△ Alishan has been rich in red cypress and hinoki cypress since ancient times. After logging, there are now nearly 40 giant red cypress trees in the first and second phases of the giant tree plank road. Among them, No. 28 Giant Tree, is 45 meters high, 12.3 meters in circumference, and about 2,300 years old. It is a must-see when visiting Alishan.△The mountainous area is rich in ecology, with rare plants such as the fern, Huperzia Soma, and orchids; animals include local macaques, emperor pheasants, slugs, Alishan robins, Alishan pepper fish, etc., making it very lively.△ The forest train in Alishan Forest Recreation Area is very popular among tourists.△ Every year from mid-March to April is the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms are blooming all over the mountains and fields. Being in it is very romantic and beautiful.△ The sunrise in Alishan is magnificent and unforgettable. Zhushan is an ideal place to watch the sunrise.△ The Alishan area has a mild climate and there is more rain in July and August. From November to April, affected by the northeast monsoon, it is easier to see the sea of ​​clouds and cloud waterfalls.△ Visit the indigenous tribe and learn about their culture and customs.The houses of Tsou villages all have straw roofs, and the men's club "Kuba" is famous among them.△ shot daylight and big temperature difference between day and night are Aishan's geological advantages. The alpine Olong tea, Jinxuan tea and tea bags are popular among Alisha area. Tea tasting on site or by the river and tea ceremony in the bamboo forest are avaliable for tourists.△ There are also local specialty snacks, such as sunrise pancakes and millet mochi, which are worth trying.
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  • No.4
    󰺂6.3
    4.5/5
    681 Review
    From3.83
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 383 reviews
    "The British Consulate Cultural Park is a historical and cultural park located in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The monuments are composed of consulates, consular residences and an ancient mountaineering road. The consulate is located at the sentry bow pier on the north bank of the mouth of Kaohsiung Port (Qingdao Dog Port). It was an important stronghold of the British government in the Qing Dynasty in the management of consular business. It is also one of the oldest existing Western-style buildings in Taiwan."
    Kaohsiung
    90km from Taitung
    Highlights: The British Consulate of Tagou is located on the Xiziwan, where the sea and the sky are the same. Later, because the Japanese thought the place name "Dagou" was indecent, it was changed to "Kaohsiung". The entire British consulate in Dagou is divided into two parts, the official residence on the mountain and the consulate under the mountain. The official residence on the hill is a post-Renaissance Baroque building. The red brick exterior, bamboo downspouts, stone carvings and round arches all reflect the differences of the British Consulate in Dagou. The first floor of the official residence includes a cultural and creative shop, a viewing platform and a courtyard. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see the process of sunset at a glance. There is an exhibition room on the second floor. Models, old maps, cultural relics, videos, old photos, and historical data research are interlaced in a multi-line way to let tourists experience the opening of Kaohsiung for more than 100 years. Rich story.
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  • No.5
    󰺂4.9
    4.7/5
    152 Review
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    "This is the quiet morning of my beloved Little Ryukyu. I will see dreamers sailing out to sea, and I will occasionally meet morning joggers saying good morning to each other. I think the most beautiful things in this world are always given by nature, so I hope more and more people will take good care of her.Good morning, it is a morning jog that only wants to take pictures and not run🏃‍♀️"
    Pingtung.Xiaoliuqiu
    92.2km from Taitung
    Highlights: Ryukyu Island, commonly known as Xiaoliuqiu, is a coral reef island in the southwest of Pingtung Port, Taiwan. It is currently under the jurisdiction of Ryukyu Township, Pingtung County, and is also included in the Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area. The famous natural wonder "Vase Stone" on the island is a must-visit place for tourists to visit and take pictures, and the "Sunset Viewing Pavilion" is a very good sunset viewing spot in Taiwan. "Beauty Cave" and the island's tourist attraction "Wugui Cave", the landscape is peculiar and breathtaking. In addition, the "Clam Bay" for snorkeling and playing in the water is comparable to Konglong Bay in Hawaii. Nature has created all kinds of strange rocks on the island! The voyage to Xiaoliuqiu waterway is about 40 minutes. On the island, you can take a round-the-island bus to visit the tourist attractions along the round-the-island road and an inland road that traverses the whole island. The whole journey takes about 1-2 hours. In addition, you can take the Xiaoliuqiu submarine sightseeing diving boat at Baisha Pier to explore the mysterious underwater world. The whole journey takes about 30 minutes.
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  • No.6
    󰺂5.4
    4.7/5
    740 Review
    From17.84
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 718 reviews
    "A place worth a visit. Although there are aquariums everywhere, the sea life hall here is very good. Very interesting, especially the 3d hall that children like. There are many gift shops in the venue and many restaurants, as well as snack cars."
    Pingtung
    93.8km from Taitung
    Highlights: • There are rich types of fish in the museum, which are divided into Taiwan Waters Museum, Coral Kingdom Pavilion, and World Waters Pavilion.• The three-story aquarium, underwater tunnel, cute penguins, and leisurely swimming beluga whales and sharks all make people feel like they are visiting the underwater world in person!• Not only suitable for family groups, even adults can have a great time here△ There is a whale water plaza at the entrance, which is displayed with full-scale physical models. There are big-winged whales and calf whales leaping out of the water, and sperm whales spraying water to breathe. Visitors can play in the water to cool off in this plaza and enjoy the beauty of southern Taiwan. Sunshine and cool water.△ Stroll through the largest undersea tunnel in Taiwan△ Overnight at the Marine Life Museum: When the sun sets slowly, go to Pingtung and spend the night at the Marine Life Museum! Enjoy the fun that is different from the daytime and appreciate the secrets of the ocean at night. Sleep next to the fish tank, just like living on the bottom of the sea. Observe the three exhibition halls of Taiwan Waters Pavilion, Coral Kingdom Pavilion and World Waters Pavilion, and learn about the night life of marine life.
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  • No.7
    󰺂4.8
    4.7/5
    367 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 688 reviews
    "Taiwan is actually very beautiful, especially Kenting, the sea and sky and the sea are very blue, connected into one piece. The sea is very clear, suitable for playing in the water, I hope I have a chance to go again in the future! Taipei, also very good! Look at the humanities, Qingjing Farm to see nature!"
    Pingtung
    >100km from Taitung
    Highlights: Kenting National Park is located on the south side of the Hengchun Peninsula. It is a national park. The park is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is also a national park that covers both land and sea. The main scenic spots to play Kenting National Park are generally divided into the east line and the west line with the ancient city of Hengchun as the center. The east and west lines are also divided into the east line and the east line, and the west line and the west line respectively. The main scenic spots are basically located in the east and west lines, but because the scenic spots are relatively separated, it takes basically 2 days to visit all the scenic spots. The scenic spots on the east line include Jiale Shui Scenic Area, Qikong Waterfall and Chuhuo Scenic Spot, while those on the east line include Longpan Park, Eluanbi Park, Chuanfan Rock, Kenting, and Nanwan Beach. The attractions on the west line include the Marine Life Museum, and the attractions on the west line include Maobitou Park and Houbihu Fishing Port (seafood market). Generally, tourists come here mainly for one-day trips to the scenic spots in the east and west lines. If you have enough time, you can visit the ancient city of Hengchun again. It was built in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and is currently a well-preserved ancient city on the island. Just talking about the ancient city of Hengchun, many people may not be familiar with it, but as long as the movie "Cape No. 7" is mentioned, everyone must be familiar with it. That's right, the ancient city of Hengchun is where the story of the movie "Cape No. 7" happened and The filming location, where you can visit the home of the hero Ajia in the movie, take a photo with the mailbox, send a postcard to a friend, and visit and enter and exit the bustling west gate of the ancient city. Starting from Hengchun Old Town, you can go to Maobitou Park, which is located on the west end of the line. It is located at the southwest end of Hengchun Peninsula. It is named Maobitou because of its shape like a crouching cat. Due to the topography, various natural terrains have been formed here. The scenery here is pleasant and it has become a good place to watch the sea and the rocks. After visiting here, you can go east to Longluan Pond, which is a place where migratory birds gather to spend the winter in autumn and winter, and it is also an ideal bird watching spot. Going back from Eluanbi Park, you will pass Chuanfan Rock on the way, located between Kenting and Eluanbi Park. It is a rock standing in the sea, from a distance it looks like a sailing ship about to set sail. Continue to walk back, you can come to Nanwan Beach. In the same way, you may not know about Nanwan, but you must know that the "Fantasy Drifting of Pi" directed by Ang Lee and won multiple Oscar awards, Nanwan Beach is the filming location at the end of the movie. The sea is clear and blue, and the sandy beach is beautiful and detailed. It is also one of the representative attractions in Kenting National Park, and has become the base camp for Kenting water sports. When it comes to Kenting, the Kenting Music Festival has to mention the "Kenting Spring Wave Music Festival" held in Eluanbi Lighthouse Park in early April every year. This is an outdoor music event that can set off a boom. Many singers and fans came here, as well as many foreign tourists. The performances are also maintained to end before 12 midnight.
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  • No.8
    󰺂4.9
    4.6/5
    315 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 336 reviews
    "Kenting is great ., had lots of fun with friends and the beach was really clean and nice. so many activities to do as well"
    Pingtung.Baishawan Beach
    >100km from Taitung
    Highlights: Kenting Park is a large-scale natural scenic area in Kenting. The tour route is divided into east coast, west coast and surrounding attractions. Baisha Bay is located on the west coast, along the beach in the northwest of Maobitou Park. It belongs to the coral reef coast and has a white sand beach with a length of 100 meters. Many movies such as "Cape No. 7", "Those Years" and "Youth Pie" are in This scene has become a popular tourist attraction in Kenting. The blue and clear waters of Baisha Bay, coupled with the unique coral reefs here, are exceptionally beautiful. Since few tourists visit, it still maintains its natural appearance. This sea is not inferior to any sea in Southeast Asia. The offshore area is blue-green, showing a slightly transparent color under the sunlight. Baishawan Beach is ideal for swimming, diving, sailing and other marine recreational activities. The beach provides water sports such as banana boats and jet skis, as well as a bar that provides flushing, beach chairs, drinks, snacks and other services. Barbecue, camp or bike on land. Kenting in autumn and winter will not be too cold. You can still look forward to the beautiful scenery of the sunset and the sea. At night, you can see the stars shining in the sky, which is very romantic. The Houbi Lake Seafood and Fish Market is not too far from here. It is also good to ride a bicycle to eat a cheap and high-quality seafood dinner.
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  • No.9
    󰺂4.7
    4.7/5
    95 Review
    From16.14
    "Remember to take the cable car to Sun Moon Lake, and you can choose the crystal car. The ground is transparent and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Very good experience 🌺 The visitor center near the cable car also has light meals and ice cream, you can rest for a while."
    Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Wharf Market Place
    >100km from Taitung
    Highlights: "Sun Moon Lake Cable Car is a cable car system in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, with a total cost of NT$1 billion. The whole line is invested and constructed by the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village in the BOO (Build-Operate-Own, private planning, construction and operation) model. The cable car system started operation on December 28, 2009. The route runs from the front of the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center of the National Salvation Mission to the Guanshan Building of the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village, with a total length of 1.877 kilometers and only 2 stops. On the way of the cable car, you can overlook the famous Sun Moon Lake. The view and the Puli Basin."
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  • No.10
    󰺂6.9
    4.7/5
    1463 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2662 reviews
    "Experienced sun moon lake from air (cable car), land (bicycle) and water (ferry). Nice day trip and beautiful lake with nice cycling trail. Would have been keen to visit the aboriginal village if I had more time. Wen Wu temple is also a very large temple to visit"
    Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Water Pier
    >100km from Taitung
    Highlights: • Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. The lake is crystal clear, with visibility reaching over 10 meters.• There are many ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Taking a yacht around the lake, the Sun Moon Lake cable car, the Sun Moon Lake bicycle path around the lake, and the lake trail are all good options.• Every spring, the cherry blossoms along the road are in full bloom, presenting a colorful scene△ Sun Moon Lake is a vast lake, and the peaks reflected in the lake look like a beautiful scene in a painting. There is a small island in the pond, which looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance, so it is called "Pearl Island" and is now also called Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is round like the sun, and the southern half of the lake is curved like a crescent moon. This is where the name Sun Moon Lake comes from.△ The Sun Moon Lake Lake Route has been hailed by CNN as one of the most beautiful bicycle lanes in the world. Whether you are traveling with friends, a couple on a date, or a family trip, you must ride a bicycle when visiting Sun Moon Lake and enjoy the freedom and comfort of the lake.△ Enjoy the entire lake tour to appreciate the scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the mountains, with the captain’s warm service and on-board guided tour. Along the way, you can overlook Lalu Island, Sun Moon Resort, Lalu Island, Ci'en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple, water boat house, four-handed hanging net, cable car station, Sun Moon Lake outlet, and Wenwu Temple.△ Sun Moon Lake Cable Car - overlooking the 360-degree view of the lake and mountains of Sun Moon Lake. If there is enough water, you may also have the opportunity to see the foggy and fairyland-like dreamy scenery.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Taitung?
Some Best Things to Do near Taitung include:Love River, Liouhe Night Market, Alishan National Scenic Area, Former British Consulate Residence At Dagou, Lambai Island
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Taitung?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Taitung include:Love River:4.5, Liouhe Night Market:4.4, Alishan National Scenic Area:4.7, Former British Consulate Residence At Dagou:4.5, Lambai Island:4.7
Where are Best Things to Do near Taitung located?
The Best Things to Do near Taitung are mainly located in:Love River:Kaohsiung, Liouhe Night Market:Kaohsiung, Alishan National Scenic Area:Chiayi County, Former British Consulate Residence At Dagou:Kaohsiung, Lambai Island:Pingtung
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