Kaohsiung International Airport 2 hr 47
Flowing Lake (11 min)
Large manmade lake popular for swimming, with adjacent bike trails & waterfront pavilions. Beinan Site (16 min)
Open-air archaeological excavation of a prehistoric burial site, with a visitor center, cafe & shop. Railway Art Village (5 min)
Former railway platform & buildings converted into an art exhibition & tourist information center. Tianliao Moon World (25 min)
Park and mountain Pipa Lake (10 min)
Part of Taitung Forest Park, this quiet lake area features a viewing platform & nearby bike trails. Taitung Forest Park (11 min)
Forested park featuring gigantic beefwood trees & a lake habitat with aquatic creatures & waterfowl. National Museum of Prehistory (15 min)
Large museum of natural & cultural history with exhibits on tectonics, human evolution & more. Jialulan (16 min)
Popular oceanfront destination featuring fields with dramatic views & unique art installations. Taitung Art Museum (10 min)
Small museum in a modern building with art exhibitions & a cafe, plus outdoor installations. Xiaoyeliu (16 min)
This scenic seaside area known for unique sandstone rock formations has trails & a visitor center. Taitung Sugar Factory (10 min) Water Running Upward (27 min)
Former farm irrigation channel where water appears to flow uphill, with washrooms, parking & kiosks. Fushan Fish Reserve (20 min)
A walkway leads into the sea at this beach selling a specific Taiwanese bread for feeding the fish. International Landmark (Seaside Park) (10 min)
Seaside destination offering scenic views, recreation & a unique dome with art & light displays. Zhiben Hot Spring (25 min)
Relaxed, well-known destination with various hot-spring pools for therapeutic soaking. | 
