Where to Find Souvenirs While Shopping
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This Taitung sized hypermarket should cover you for most of your daily needs and provides the best selection of imported food and drinks in town. Every mid-July several aboriginal groups, though of primary importance to the Amis, celebrate the millet harvest. This culminates in the long and colorful 台東民產 celebrations of dancing and merry making by Rukai, Paiwan, and Amis depending on which village or which part of the city you are in. On the 15th of the first lunar month is the Festival which in Taitung is played out with a unique and spectacular display known as the Bombing of Master Han Dan.
Located in one of the buildings of a now defunct sugar factory this glass bead studio and handicraft center sells a variety of aboriginal handicrafts. Including textiles, leather work, and handmade glass beads. Since the Ata glass bead studio is located on site you can also watch glass beads being made. The rural scenery is a great backdrop for a hot air balloon ride. If you are in the area during the festival, you can see the balloons from many teams being prepared on the ground and flying through the sky.
With others adopting a local to explore the village in depth. Soon we were saying our farewells and returning to our Zodiacs to rejoin theSpirit of Enderby. Immediately, we heard the endemic Malaita White-eye and a few seconds later spotted the first one, which flew into a tree directly above us and sang a surprisingly musical song. We saw a few more Malaita White-eyes during the morning, but the species was not common in the area. An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then through the gentle Umbrian hills to medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous BASILICA with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto, then head for Rome.
However, the main part of Taitung is small and compact enough to make walking a pleasant way to explore the city. To get to the center from the train station, you can take a taxi, but it's much cheaper to take a bus. When you leave the station, turn right and follow the little rain shelter all the way to the end, buses to the city will have a sign that says 台東市區 and only cost $25 NT. Taipei is a very well-connected city and you will likely find yourself making use of public transit during your stay.
Nowadays the Five-hole Cave is turned into one of the famous spots of Lanyu. Lots of visitors come here to see the masterpiece of nature. Thus,it is better to visit here in summer because you will feel cool and refresh yourself.
San Vicente port, jump-off point to the Palaui islandAt the moment, only the northwestern side of the island is open which includes the. Cape Engaño Cove and the hills and ridges surrounding the Cape Engaño lighthouse. Tiehua Music Village and Taitung Railway Art Village are both a 15-minute drive away. You can rent a car or bike to explore the surrounding areas. Featuring a balcony with mountain views, each air-conditioned room here will provide a TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee facilities. On My Way Taitung Hostel is situated in Taitung City and offers complimentary Wi-Fi.
Arrange a short in-depth indigenous village trip to experience life in these small villages and enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people. There are plenty of shops around the visitor center selling a variety of beach wear, accessories, food, drinks and usual tourist souvenirs. It lies on the southeast coast of Taiwan facing the Pacific Ocean. Taitung City is the most populous subdivision of Taitung County and it is one of the major cities on the east coast of the island. I love hot air balloon festivals so I’d definitely love to check that out. If you like beaches you can also check out Taitung Beach, located between Taitung City and Taitung Forest Park.
Another great pitstop along Taiwan’s scenic East Coast is Jinzun Recreation Area. While it might seem like just another rest stop along Highway 11, its incredible coastal views set it apart from others. Adjacent to the Twilight Market, you can’t miss the interesting building filled with shipping containers covered by a huge wave-shaped roof. It houses a myriad of cool cafes, eateries, cocktail bars, and artsy stores.