I've been around Taiwan for many years and there's only one place on this island where locals were able to rip me off on booze (like charging me 2-3 times the normal price for beer) in the middle of the night and it was here, in Taitung. The Guanshan bike-way is 12 km long and circle the city, it starts and ends at the Waterpark.
I've been around Taiwan for many years and there's only one place on this island where locals were able to rip me off on booze (like charging me 2-3 times the normal 台東必買 price for beer) in the middle of the night and it was here, in Taitung. The Guanshan bike-way is 12 km long and circle the city, it starts and ends at the Waterpark.

Taitung's food offerings are various thanks to the heavy influence of a number of indigenous specialties. Get ready to be fascinated by the islands, hot springs, mountains, and many other attractions. The cultural park is a community-based project and they welcome visitors to share the Bunun culture with tourists.
A Taiwanese man is considering what will be his family's next meal at one of the many street stalls in Taitung City. In Taitung County, you'll still find some villages who kept a more traditional way of life. One of Taitung's main attractions, the National Museum of Prehistory is where most of the Peinan artifacts have been stored.

You can go for a walk to enjoy the scenery and see the abandoned aboriginal village or rent a scooter for around 20 USD to explore the rest of the area. Apart from its natural wonders and well-preserved culture, the slow pace of life also adds to Taitung's charm.
Hakka Cultural Park: built in Chishang Township to share the Hakka culture, this park offers several areas where you can learn more about the tribe. One of its main attractions is the Museum of Prehistory, the go-to place to explore the long history of the indigenous peoples of Taiwan.
Some tribes can have different social codes than what foreigners or even locals are used to, always exercise caution when visiting aboriginal villages. Usually made of wild boar or dear and a range of plants you've never heard about, the Taiwanese aboriginal food is usually really tasty and different from the more classical Taiwanese food.

The museum uses archaeological artifacts to pull you through the history of Taiwan all the way from the island's geological formation to the development of its aboriginal culture. You also have the possibility to visit some more remote villages, less touched by tourism but you'll need to go through an agency and hire a local guide.
With the support of the local government, the efforts of local small farms and agricultural industries to preserve these precious natural resources, practice eco-friendly production and ensure food safety in crops and processed products are already jointly recognized by both producers and consumers.