Kaohsiung International Airport 2 hr 48
Fushan Fish Reserve (16 min) A walkway leads into the sea at this beach selling a specific Taiwanese bread for feeding the fish. Railway Art Village (10 min) Former railway platform & buildings converted into an art exhibition & tourist information center. Beinan Site (14 min) Open-air archaeological excavation of a prehistoric burial site, with a visitor center, cafe & shop. Taitung Art Museum (6 min) Small museum in a modern building with art exhibitions & a cafe, plus outdoor installations. National Museum of Prehistory (17 min) Large museum of natural & cultural history with exhibits on tectonics, human evolution & more. Jialulan (12 min) Popular oceanfront destination featuring fields with dramatic views & unique art installations. Taitung Forest Park (7 min) Forested park featuring gigantic beefwood trees & a lake habitat with aquatic creatures & waterfowl. Xiaoyeliu (12 min) This scenic seaside area known for unique sandstone rock formations has trails & a visitor center. Water Running Upward (23 min) Former farm irrigation channel where water appears to flow uphill, with washrooms, parking & kiosks. Taitung Sugar Factory (10 min) Tianliao Moon World (21 min) Park and mountain Flowing Lake (7 min) Large manmade lake popular for swimming, with adjacent bike trails & waterfront pavilions. Zhiben Hot Spring (27 min) Relaxed, well-known destination with various hot-spring pools for therapeutic soaking. International Landmark (Seaside Park) (6 min) Seaside destination offering scenic views, recreation & a unique dome with art & light displays. Pipa Lake (5 min) Part of Taitung Forest Park, this quiet lake area features a viewing platform & nearby bike trails. |