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Category: Lienchang County (Matsu)

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After a day on Green Island we went up the coast of Taitung and visited a few cool places, like beaches and cafes. Taitung is a great place to visit!

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Doulan Surf Shop, beside coastal Highway 11 in the village of Dulan, provides surfing lessons, board sales and rentals, sales of other surfing gear, board repair, and surf tour services. It is run by a friendly husband-and-wife team, both refugees from big city life. He is originally from Taipei, and “used to be very white-skinned,” and she is a local Taitung indigenous lass who decided to get back to her roots after a spell in the skies as a flight attendant.
Doulan Surf Shop (都蘭衝浪店)
Add: No. 459-2, Dulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County
(台東縣東河鄉都蘭村459-2號)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/doulansurfshop

Dulan Big Yard Barbecue is located beside the coastal highway diagonally across from the Dulan Sugar Factory complex. Entering through the tall gate, you see that you’ve indeed entered a very “big yard.” A wooden open-faced hut that looks like a crab shack you might come across by a Louisiana bayou stands amidst the trees. Order at the counter, then await delivery at one of the alfresco tables. The menu is extensive, displaying much that will make both surf-lovers and turf-lovers happy. Note that it is the seafood selections that most excite the palates of most Asian diners. There are surf/turf options that will be more familiar to BBQ aficionados from Western lands.
Dulan Big Yard Barbecue (都蘭院子大BBQ海鮮燒烤)
Add: No. 40-2, Dulan, Donghe Township, Taitung County
(台東縣東河鄉都蘭40-2號)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smashing1126/

Jingang (“King Kong”) Boulevard is accessed by taking County Road 13, which starts just north of the coastal highway’s 85km marker. The “boulevard” is a minor road situated between the ocean and the coastal mountains, one of which, Mt. Jingang, is said to resemble the head of a gorilla (hence the name of the road). On both sides of the road are terraced rice fields. Although in recent years this road has become quite popular with Instagrammers and bicyclists, it remains a quiet spot most of the time and you’ll likely enjoy the pristine scenery all by yourself, with the possible exception of a friendly rice farmer or two out in the fields.

Duli Beach is located on a small secluded bay southeast of Duli village. Surfers come here to catch the waves, light bonfires, and chill out under the star-filled night sky. It is also attracting increasing numbers of Instagrammers because of a visual effect that has become known in Chinese as “Sky Mirror.” During low tides in daylight hours the wet, flat beach has crystal-clear reflections of blue sky, white clouds, and silhouettes of frolicking people, creating perfect photo ops. One hour before or after the lowest tide is the ideal time for capturing this effect.

O’nok Studio and Café, located on Highway 11 (85km marker), is an establishment where you can witness how traditional Amis tribal culture is preserved in today’s modern world. The wood and stucco building was created by an Amis couple on a mission to share their tribe’s legacy. For the past ten years the couple has been serving homemade food and offering DIY activities inside their café/studio. The freshly baked cakes and desserts are a true delight. In addition to freshly brewed coffee, O’nok Studio and Café also serves up unique cold-brewed teas that provide a glimpse into the Amis way of living.
O’nok Studio and Café (巫驽客木屋)
Add: No. 134-1, Changguang, Changbin Village, Changbin Township, Taitung County (台東縣長濱鄉長濱村長光134-1號)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OnokWoodHouse

Shinlong Garden is a true off-the-beaten-path location that requires a 15-minute drive on a narrow, winding road that starts just south of the coastal highway’s 74km marker. Once there you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Changbin’s beautiful coastline. There is a main building with a dining area inside and a terrace overlooking the ocean. From the building, an elevated wood-plank path leads to a pavilion, and further on you’ll come to a round wooden deck with a star dragon sculpture, a great place to take photos.
Shinlong Garden (星龍花園秘境餐廳)
Add: No. 118-20, Changyuan Village, Changbin Township, Taitung County (台東縣長濱鄉樟原村118-20號)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shinlong2017
Second day of our quick trip to Green Island in April. My highlight of that days was walking to the Haishenping beach. Awesome scenery. No one else there.

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We are a small publishing company (Vision) based in Taipei. We produce an English magazine (Travel in Taiwan) introducing readers to Taiwan as a travel destination.

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Zhaori Hot Springs
One of the best tourist attractions on Green Island is the Zhaori Hot Springs. Located on the southeast coast of the island, from the hot-spring pools you can view the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. There are three open-air circular baths close to the sea, filled with a mixture of seawater and underground sulfuric water heated by the magma deep under the island.
Apart from the pools by the sea, higher up closer to the entrance there are also five open-air hot-spring pools and the hot-spring area’s other facilities (showers and changing rooms). While the average water temperature of the pools by the sea is 53 degrees Celsius, the temperatures within the pools near the entrance are warmer, as they are closer to the source.
There is also an indoor hot-spring area that is equipped with water jets for relaxing massages. The Zhaori Hot Springs are open almost 24 hours, allowing you to watch the sunrise while soaking, listen to the ocean waves, enjoy a sunset massage, and gaze at the stars after sundown.
Add: No. 167, Wenquan Rd., Gongguan Village, Ludao Township, Taitung County (台東縣綠島鄉公館村溫泉路167號)
Hours: 5am~2am (May~September); 6am~12 midnight (October~April)
Admission: NT$200 (swim caps required)

Little Great Wall
The Little Great Wall Trail is a 300m path with steep steps that takes you to the top of a high promontory. Green foliage lines the winding path, which vaguely resembles China’s Great Wall, hence the name. The short and easy 10-minute walk leads to two pavilions sitting at the edge of a cliff that drops to the sea. There you are presented with breathtaking views of the coast and the azure ocean far below.
Looking south from the pavilions, you can see unique rock formations that sit in a bay known as Haishenping. One is the Pekingese Dog Rock, named after its resemblance to the floppy-eared dog. The rock’s left side, seen in profile, faces the pavilions, with the dog looking out to sea like a puppy lying on its belly. Right next to this is the Sleeping Beauty Rock, named because it resembles a beautiful woman lying on her back.
If you look north from the pavilions you’ll see a bay known as Youzihu, home to an abandoned fishing village and a sea cave. The Little Great Wall Trail is a popular scenic spot during the daytime. In addition, because of the limited light pollution here, it’s also a great location for pondering the star-studded sky after the sun goes down, with the Milky Way clearly visible.

Shilang Beach
Green Island, with its pristine blue waters and rich untouched marine environment, is an extremely popular place for snorkeling and scuba diving. Visibility is often 30m or more, and water temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Well-preserved coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and sometimes even sharks make Green Island a diver’s paradise. Visitors can choose from numerous quality outlets on the island to rent gear, take diving courses, and even get certified.
Shore diving on Green Island is quite convenient. One popular place is Shilang, notable for its picturesque walkway, which allows you to walk from the white coral-stone beach to the deeper water.

Ice Jail
The interior of the Ice Jail is decorated with prison bars and mock-up jail cells. The shop serves traditional Taiwanese shaved-ice treats, with some island-unique toppings. The best-known creation consists of shaved ice topped with seaweed, fresh pineapple, pink and yellow chewy pearls made from cornstarch, seaweed mochi balls (only available in the summer), and condensed milk. All of the ice dishes are served in simple silver bowls to replicate a prisoner’s meal.
Ice Jail (冰獄)
Add: No. 48, Yugang, Nanliao Village, Ludao Township, Taitung County
(台東縣綠島鄉南寮村漁港48號)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/icejail1020

English and Chinese
Haishenping 海蔘坪
Little Great Wall 綠島小長城
Pekingese Dog 哈巴狗岩
Shilang 石朗
Sleeping Beauty 睡美人岩
Youzihu 柚子湖
Zhaori Hot Springs 朝日溫泉

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