Taitung Things to Do

The name of "Three Fairy Platform" is given as it's said that Lyu Dung-bin, Li Tye-guai, He Syan-gu of the eight fairies had ever been to this place. There's a cross-sea bridge connecting the three-fairy platform and the seaside. The red-body bridge is composed of eight arch bridges, the wavelike shape resembles a gigantic dragon. On the three fairies platform are great many curious stones; there are potted cave, sea-eroded trench, and sea-eroded cave.

Stone Umbrella Rock is at the seaside between Chenggung Township and Changbin Township along the Hua-Dung coastal highway. It stretches into the sea, shaped like the nose of an elephant. The stone umbrella rock is cut down into several pieces because of the sea erosion long in time, so the sea eroded caves can be found here. The eroded rock formations at their different anti-corrosive power resemble an umbrella and get its name.

Shiau-liouchiou located in the southwest of Tungkang in Pingtung is the only island of coral reefs. On the north coast, there are configurations of coral reefs and palisades. On the south coast,t here are sandy beaches and gravel pits.

The park is located at the southernmost tip of Taiwan and is known for its eye-catching lighthouse. Which is a white cylinder at a height of 20m and more, it can light far away and so gets the name " the East Asian Light". In the park the limestone formations of coral reefs are everywhere. Which have been eroded by the rain and seawater for long time and therefore form many strange-shaped caves and rocks. Here is also a good place to watch birds, because many great migrants pass through here every autumn.

Henchun , called Liang Chiau in the past, means the end point of Taiwan in the Pai-Wan tribal language. Henchun ancient town located in the center of Henchun town was built in the Ching dynasty. At present, there are only four city gates left , belonging to the second class of ancient remains.

Shichungshi Hot Spring located in Checheng Township is one of the biggest hot springs in Taiwan. It is a alkaline hot spring that can cure dermatitis and arthritis. The hot spring area is beside the Shichung River surrounding with mountains and beautiful views. There are several hotels offering accommodations and artificial hot springs. It is a nice place to go for a vacation.

Aboriginal Cultural Village located in Majia Township has four areas. The welcome area includes managing center, dining service, cultural relic museum, and audio-visual hall etc. The Tamaluwan area and Wukuwan area introduce traditional buildings of nine tribes. Naluwan area includes some special displaying area like aboriginal song and dance show, Multi-media Theater, living pattern hall etc. There are traditional memorial ceremonies held regularly.

Cave of Eight Immortals was eroded by waves during the process of rising crust. There are temples and idols in the caves and pathways leading to each cave. Cave of Eight Immortals is a ancient remain of the Old Stone Age. It introduces prehistorically culture in the showplace.