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Alishan

mountain

86km

23.51666667120.8

Kaohsiung

A special municipality of Taiwan

99km

22.63120.26

Hualien

A county-controlled city in Hualien County

134km

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Sights (20)

Beinan Cultural Park

Associated with the Museum of Prehistory the Beinan Cultural Park contains the largest and most important prehistoric archaeological site in Taiwan. Beyond the archaeological site the park also consists of beautiful grounds with a commanding view of the surrounding area. Tours in Chinese begin twice a day at 10:00 and 15:00. English tours must be planned in advance.

4.8km

22.79425121.11644444

National Museum of Prehistory (Taiwan)

In the 1980s and 1990s, a team of archaeologists from National Taiwan University excavated over 1,500 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 archaeological site. It also houses an extremely in depth exhibit on the current aboriginal groups in Taiwan. Outside the Museum building there are beautifully sculpted grounds and garden area.

5.9km

22.76027778121.09166667

Yushan National Park

park in Taiwan

75km

23.47120.95726667

Orchid Island

84km

22.05121.53333333

Zhushan, Nantou

An urban township in Nantou County

105km

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Great South Gate

107km

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Taiwan Confucian Temple

A serene destination surrounded by a small park. Explore the temple, then go to the incredibly popular shaved-ice store right on the opposite side.

107km

22.99027778120.20416667

National Museum of Taiwan Literature

public art museum in Tainan, Taiwan

107km

22.99166667120.20444444

Koxinga Ancestral Shrine

A small shrine dedicated to Koxinga, with plaques and information about his life. Locally known as Zheng Chenggong, Koxinga is an intriguing iconic hero of Taiwan, symbolic in different ways to different people and his image bent to fit whoever is in charge. He was a pirate to the Dutch, a brave and loyal general to the Chinese, a brutal conqueror to the Aboriginal tribes and a favored son to the Japanese through his mother. He was even a beacon of hope to the KMT in their aims to reclaim the mainland, though perhaps not the best example for them. The garden is quiet and serene, and a statue of Zheng Chenggong on horseback guards the entrance.

107km

22.992597120.203054

Fort Provintia

Chihkan Tower s the landmark of Tainan and its most famous historic site. In 1653 the Dutch built "Fort Providentia" in the area, and the Chinese named it "Tower of Savages" or "Tower of Red-haired Barbarians." Even though Chihkan Tower has survived different historical periods, it retains its rich and graceful architectural aspects. Crammed with various kinds of steles, stone horses, weight lifting rocks, stone weights, ponds with colorful fish and nine stone tortoises carrying royal stele carved in Chinese and Manchurian, the courtyard looks like an outdoor museum. Chihkan Tower is particularly attractive at night.

107km

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State Temple of the Martial God

107km

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Eternal Golden Castle

A 19th-century coastal fortress, it was built during the Qing dynasty and armed with cannons to defend against the threat of Japanese invasion. Bricks from the remains of Fort Zeelandia were used during the fort's construction. The squarish fort feels like a very big park aside from its thick walls and gate tunnel, and paddle boats are even available for rent in the moat surrounding the fort. There are sometimes musical events and performances in the evening.

112km

22.9875120.15888889

Fort Zeelandia (Taiwan)

In the early 17th century, European seafarers came to Asia to trade and develop colonial outposts. In 1624, the Dutch occupied today's Anping and took ten years to build a fort named "Fort Zeelandia." After 1662, because Koxinga and his son lived here, it was named "King Castle," "Anping Castle" as well as "Taiwan Castle." The Japanese rebuilt it and named it "Anping Old Fort." Today, the only Dutch remains are the ruins of a semicircular bulwark and a section of the outer fort's brick wall; the root of an old banyan tree on the wall remains a witness to the fort's long history. Its commanding views of the ocean make it a popular place to watch the sunset. Nevertheless, the fort itself is not that impressing, and neither is the view from the tower during the day. Also, there is not much space in the tower, so it is questionable that many people will be able to enjoy the sunset. Hence, you could skip it for Anping Tree House instead.

112km

23.001747120.160919

Anping Tree House

Anping Tree House was built as the warehouse of Tait & Co. During the Japanese Occupation it was the office and warehouse of the Japan Salt Company. After World War II, the salt industry in Anping declined, and this area was abandoned. The aerial roots and branches of banyan trees wrapped around the building, combined with the soil, red brick and partial concrete wall creates an unusual sight.

112km

23.00375120.15980556

Farglory Ocean Park

127km

23.90111111121.60138889

Nantou County

county in Taiwan

128km

23.91535556120.68453333

Jhen Wen Academy

130km

23.79441667120.46441667

Pine Garden

A former military office in Hualien County

135km

23.98261111121.61541667

Qixingtan Beach

One of the most popular attractions of Taiwan, although maybe not the most spectacular one. Crescent bay and clear blue waters with a beach full of colorful agates. This used to be a small fishing village but has now multiple scenic trails, pagodas, beach pavilions, and a star-gazing square. Excellent vistas of the ocean, delicious seafood, friendly people and a restaurant specializing in goat milk coffee. The beach is not popular for swimming as the tides and currents are quite dangerous, the bottom drops off steeply, and doesn't have much sand (mostly pebbles). It is important to stay near the coast.

140km

24.03288889121.62794444

Changhua

A city in Changhua County

149km

24.06666667120.53333333
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Taitung

Taiwan
Someday we will visit Taitung or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Taitung

Taitung is a city in south east Taiwan.

Before the 16th century the Taitung plain was settled by agriculturalist Puyuma and Amis aboriginal tribes. Under Dutch rule and during Qing rule, a large part of eastern Taiwan, including today's Taitung, was called "Pi-lam" (Chinese: 卑南; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pi-lâm). Many artifacts of the prehistory sites of the city are located at Beinan Cultural Park, which was discovered in 1980 during the construction of Taitung Station.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

23.1°C16.8
Precipitation: 43.2 mm

Feb

23.6°C17.4
Precipitation: 47.5 mm

Mar

25.4°C19
Precipitation: 43.1 mm

Apr

27.7°C21.2
Precipitation: 73.8 mm

May

29.8°C23.4
Precipitation: 156.9 mm

Jun

31.4°C25.1
Precipitation: 247.8 mm

Jul

32.3°C26
Precipitation: 280.5 mm

Aug

32.2°C25.9
Precipitation: 308.2 mm

Sep

31°C24.8
Precipitation: 299.4 mm

Oct

29.3°C23.1
Precipitation: 236 mm

Nov

26.9°C20.8
Precipitation: 78 mm

Dec

24.1°C17.9
Precipitation: 41.7 mm
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