Taitung County, known as “the most beautiful backyard of Taiwan”, never fails to attract tourists with its breathtaking and spectacular sceneries.
If Mr. Brown Avenue is still the first thing that springs to your mind when we speak of Taitung, you are surely out of date! Let’s take a look at the secret spots that you need to put on your must-visit bucket list, shall we?
▲比西里岸部落 ｜ Pisirian (Photo courtesy of @ sky_kuei/Instagram)比西里岸部落 ｜ Pisirian
“Pisirian” means “the place for sheep farming” in the language of Amis. This was the place where the Amis raised sheep in the past, yet as time went by, the sheep-raising practice became less and less popular.
The local community collaborates with the residents and artists to preserve the unique culture of this area by adorning the neighborhood with installation arts and murals.
The most representative art, of course, is the adorable huge sheep made from driftwoods.
▲比西里岸部落 ｜ Pisirian (Photos courtesy of @ m181211(left) and @sterra316 (right)/Instagram)地址｜How to get there ：台東縣成功鎮白蓮路141號｜No. 141, Bailian Rd., Chenggong Township, Taitung County
▲加路蘭海岸｜Jialulan Coast (Photos courtesy of @winkwink_yu (left) and @leleyoy (right)/Instagram加路蘭海岸 ｜Jialulan Park
Located in the northern area of Fugang Fishing Port (富岡漁港), XiaoYeLiu Geopark is the southernmost scenic spot on the eastern coast. The name, “XiaoYeLiu”, originates from the similarity of topography and rocks to the YeLiu Geopark in New Taipei City.
From May to October, the Geopark offers the “Night Visit” event for those who are interested in nighttime ecology. Among all the creatures, hermit crabs are the main attraction of the event.
地址｜How to get there ：台東縣台東市松江路一段500號｜No. 500, Sec. 1, Songjiang Rd., Taitung City, Taitung County
