I wasn’t sure what they were at the time, but after doing some research on the Internet, I’m pretty sure they were marmots. When the marmots saw me on my bicycle, they took one good look at me and then dashed off into the bushes… never to be seen again. One of my favorite places to work was at this Tao temple on the hill just a short distance from my hotel.
Again, like Gap, you’ll find a store in every mall in Thailand. To avoid getting fake products, read the labels carefully to ensure the ceramic have 雪Q餅 been heated under high temperature and function as a water-absorbent coaster. Such coasters typically come individually wrapped in brown hard paper.

The outdoor patio features impressive views looking down on Taitung, especially at night. If you continue following winding Dongli Road past it, the views become even more dramatic. The best way to access the park is Bo’ai Road, which is right across from the Railway Village.
You’ll need to buy bicycle ticket if you choose this method. Each municipality and county has different rates for these bike rentals. Check the YouBike YouBike Website for up-to-date information on rental rates, docking station locations and more. When returning the bike, choose an empty dock with a blue light. The blue light will start to blink and make beeping sounds when the bike is securely locked into the dock. Taipei Cycling Map – This cycling map is now over 11 years old and much of the infrastructure has likely improved since its publishing, but can be a useful preliminary bike trip planning tool.
They’ve also been building out a few day-trip and overnight bicycle tours across the island. Local tour operator offering custom and fully-supported and guided cycling tours of Taiwan. They feature an epic 13-day ‘Challenge and Adventure’ tour that explores the entire island and then some.

Taitung Night Market (台東觀光夜市) sets up on the street in front of the Sheraton Hotel, 5 minutes’ walk from Railway Village, but only from Thursday to Saturday. The even smaller Siwei Night Market (四維夜市) is held on Sundays only near Taitung Forest Park. You can get to Taitung Forest Park by taking Taiwan Tourism’s shuttle bus from Taitung train station. If you want to rent a bicycle, there are a few shops near the park entrance, such as 天祥自行車行, which I’ve pinned on the map at the top of this article. In this article, I’m going to introduce my favorite things to do in Taitung, based on multiple visits over the last 15 years.
There are several activities to do there such as trekking and biking, and you can also do paragliding or arrange for a hot air balloon ride . The views are phenomenal and offer stunning scenery, this part of Taiwan definitively is the most beautiful one. Going on a hot air balloon ride over the area is one of the best things to in Taitung. Probably the most famous park in Taitung, Taitung Forest Park is a nice place to go for a stroll and a top tourist spot.

It offers all the things a hotel of its stature should including spa and free gym. In the course of this display a man wearing nothing more than a pair of shorts and a face mask stands upon a sedan chair while onlookers lob strings of lit firecrackers at him. The main part of Taitung is small and compact enough to make walking a pleasant way to explore the city.
Compared with last year's 6-day Spring Festival holiday, it has increased by about 4.1 times, and the overall revenue has opened a red plate. Fantastic resource featuring dozens of preferred cycling routes from a longtime cyclist in Taiwan. Some of the route details may be out of date, so we encourage, as always, to do your own research and make sure the route you choose is safe and suitable.
Krabi Walking Street or Krabi Night Market is the place where local artisans come from South Thailand to showcase their talents. Mouthwatering food options and a wide variety of Thai products from over 50 stalls is what makes Krabi Night Market special. Go shopping in Asiatique, the riverfront to witness the glorious combination of a night bazaar and a mall.

Many of the performers are aboriginal, but the vibe is definitely more hip and modern than traditional. The most famous attraction on the archaeological grounds is the collection of “Moon Pillars” (labeled 卑南文化月形石柱 on GoogleMaps). You can reach these in less than 10 minutes on foot from the train station.
The products showcase typical Thai ingredients like lemongrass, jasmine, mango, rose and coconut. These silk scarves are the perfect souvenir gift to get for family and friends, especially if you have no idea what to get them and would like to get something practical. I particularly like the ones from Jim Thompson – which by the way, is another story in itself with his strange disappearance. A few more famous Taitung attractions lie to the south of Taitung City.