'''Taitung''' is a city in south east Taiwan.

Get in

By '''train''': Taitung is on the main East Coast express route. The journey from Taipei takes about five and a half hours to seven and a half hours depends on the type of trains you take.

By '''plane''': Taitung is serviced by a local airport with flights to Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Get around

See

  • ''' National Museum of Prehistory''', 1, Buowuguan Road, Fengtian Village, Tel:381-166 (''Fax:381-199''), [http://museum.cca.gov.tw/directory/show.php?id=420/]. In the 1980s and 1990s, a team of archaeologists from National Taiwan University excavated over 1500 stone coffins and more than 20,000 stone and pottery artifacts belonging to the Peinan culture. This museum is dedicated to this discovery and is located a few kilometers from the actual archeaological site.
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

  • '''Kasa''', 102 Heping (_a__) Street (''near the junction with Zhonghua Road''). A cafe and eatery specializing in Western dishes such as avocado burger, bagels, burritos, curried chicken - an average meal costs around $180.
  • Taitung East Coast Restaurant. ast Coast Italian Cuisine. 109, Zhi Hang Rd Section 1, Taitung (Taidong). 089) 232 902. ttp://taitung-restaurant.com. 1am-2pm and 5pm-9pm. T$200-600. Newly-opened restaurant that serves good authentic Italian-style dishes and very good coffee. English menu, but only basic English spoken. Menu can be seen on website. About 20 minutes walk from rail station and 30-40 minutes walk from center of Taidong. Closed Sundays. There are three guest houses next door.

    Stay Safe

    Taitung is one of the safest places in Taiwan. Like everywhere in Taiwan, be careful in traffic, and avoid confrontations in bars etc.

    Sleep

  • '''SanJianWu Home Stay''', Bus to SanJianWu(_O____) station, then call Mrs. Chao to take you home, Cell Phone: +886+89+830007; +886+919+365054 (Mrs. Chao), [http://sanjianwu.myweb.hinet.net/v3/](in Chinese). A beautiful building in a beautiful place, maybe not famous, but possibe fall in this dream. Its attitude is so quiet but kindly as any Taiwaner you known. Wonder the dream of this island? Here is.
  • Hostel Ibubunu. 19-3 Chung Shan Road Taitung City. 0 walk from Taitung Bus Terminal. 886952136857. ttp://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/HostelIbubunu-Taitung-32207. pm. 1am. SD12+. Rooms renovated by my DIY creativies,my painting and decoration! This is a small apartment full of Love and warmth from the Eastern town of Taiwan!

    Good for all who love outdoor activities such as surfing, trekking, rafting, cycling and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 room types for your choices:

  • Blue Waves Room: Mix Dorm with 2 singe beds for 2 friends or travellers sharing, max occupancy for 2people
  • Green Lotus Room: Double Bed Room with 1 King size bed for beloved couple or close friends sharing together, max occupancy for 2people
  • Sunny Balcony Room: Double Bed Balcony Room with 1 King size bed and some maitrasse can be added, good for close friends sharing together, max occupancy for 4people.
  • [Special Notice] if more than 2 of you would like to book the Sunny Balcony room, kindly book under 2 of your names. Once your reservation is done by this system, call us or email us to advise the total arriving guests so that we may arrange extra maitrasse for you in advance! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Some English reading materials available in lobby area. Bicycle can be arranged upon availibility. Wireless Internet connection availabe in lobby area.

    Walking distance to downtown area for shopping, dining, drinking and clubbing!

    Taxi service for Guided Tour available upon request, price negotiable.

    Weekly/Monthly Use welcome!! Especial rates for long stay travellers!

    Small but unique place for your great choice in only a small budget!

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    Get out

  • Chipen (Zhiben) hot springs.
  • Green Island - an island off the east coast near Taitung. It's quite beautiful, and features one of the world's few saltwater hot springs, lots of scenic tropical vegetation and coral seashores, as well as a number of current and former prison complexes. The trip there is either a harrowing flight or equally-harrowing boat ride (the plane ride is shorter but more expensive). Services on the island are quite limited, particularly during the off-season, so it would be a good idea to bring some snacks and water, and arrange overnight accommodations in advance. A rented scooter is useful for getting around the island.