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I still remember how these cheap instant noodles saved my money during my Thailand solo trip on a budget. A local famous shop with delicious mochi, flavored peanut, sesame, red bean, 台東必排 green bean, black bean, etc. Most of time when we travel to Hualien we sure will try the Hualien Zeng's mochi, but this Taitung Chen's mochi are more tastiest then Zeng's.
These hot springs are not only therapeutic for the body but also for the soul, as they offer a serene and tranquil atmosphere that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The hot springs are located in the mountains, surrounded by lush greenery and serene waterfalls. One of the highlights of the Beinan Cultural Park is the ‘Beinan Culture Square,’ where you can witness live performances of traditional dance, music, and other cultural activities.

When the Spring Festival comes, people will crowd into Tianhou Temple to worship and pray for a safe and smooth new year. On Lantern Festival, Tianhou Temple will also hold a lot of activities, such as pilgrimage and bombing Lord Handan. Although this temple has experienced a long history of a hundred years, it remains the local culture of Taitung. Located in Taitung City, GJia Taitung B&B has free WiFi and mountain views, a 13-minute walk from Tiehua Music Village. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV.
Pig Blood Jelly Soup Pig Blood Jelly Soup is made of pig blood clots and pickled cabbage, the juice inside will explode out when you eat the pig blood clots and soup. Glutinous rice intestine differs slightly, it is generally just made of rice stuffed with peanuts. You can choose between iced sweet dumplings or hot sweet dumplings. You can add peanuts, mung beans, dzuki beans, and crunchy balls in your sweet dumplings soup.
She shares in-depth destination guides and all her insider tips on traveling in Taiwan & Asia here. Taitung is quite spread out, and unlike other cities in Taiwan, themain area is actually not located near the train station. Since the train station is a little outside town, it’s not the most convenient place to stay. While Sanxiantai is one of Taiwan’s most beautiful landmarks, it remains one of Taiwan’s best-kept hidden gems due to its remote location. As a result, it requires a bit more effort to get to than other places on this list.

The first cave is called "vaRai no volai," which means the home of snakes. The third cave is called "sumo cave," because people in Yeyou and Langdao would fight here to solve a conflict. The fifth cave is called "pangsangsadan," which is the place for old people to mash millet.
These handcrafted items not only make for memorable souvenirs but also support the preservation of traditional craft techniques in the region. The East Coast National Scenic Area, known as “Taiwan’s last unspoiled land”, stretches  170 kilometers down the east coast of the island. Weathering, erosion and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stop at Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping , marble factory and showroom. Trekking for 18kms along the Tsagaan River through stunning valley we reach the Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, sacred to local people and boasts many herds of wild goats . A great way to see this quaint little village tucked away in the northeast coast of Taiwan.

Taitung’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is an international event that offers a thrilling hot  air balloon ride, Night Glow Show, Balloon Tethering, and Balloon Parade. The region is also rich in cultural experiences, with opportunities to learn about indigenous culture at Beinan Cultural Park and contemporary art at Taitung Art Museum. Afterwards, go for a walk along Coastal Highway 11 on the beach and then visit Hualien’s night market for dinner.
It contains 42 times calcium more than rice and its percentage of protein reaches 14%. These fruits are not native to the area but are originally from the tropical and subtropical parts of Latin America and the West Indies, most of which are in low-altitude areas. It tastes very sweet and its  texture is different from apples. Many visitors come to Taitung from far away just for this special fruit. Beinan  Pig blood jelly soup has a 36-year history in Taitung.
One such place is the Beinan Cultural Park, which features a range of exhibits and displays related to the indigenous cultures of Taiwan. If you’re looking for some lesser-known attractions to visit in Taitung, there are a few spots that are definitely worth checking out. Overall, with a bit of preparation, traveling between the different locations in Taitung should be a breeze.

During summer, the place hosts a craft market and regular events, especially concerts. It’s one of Taitung’s most popular attractions and a local hang-out spot. Selection wasn't all great, and a lot of vendors started tearing down even before 10pm. One ice cream soft serve vendor sold us a strawberry and vanilla cone which was about half the size shown in the display.
Streets lined with hawker stalls for fried chicken & pork ribs, plus toys & games, on Sunday nights. I feel they have more variety of food (or maybe they just have more food that's to my liking 🤷‍♀️). There's outdoor seatings available, though they might be specific to certain stalls. Decent size museum to check out some native artifacts and get away from the heat. This is a place that everyone Taiwanese citizen must visit. I essentially like about the special exhibition on Who I am, the cultural identity.
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