2025 Taitung City Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Stinky tofu is one of Taiwan's famous snacks, and almost every region has its renowned local shops, such as "Lin's Stinky Tofu," "Yu Zhen Stinky Tofu," "Guanshan Stinky Tofu," and "Chishang Fuyuan Stinky Tofu" in Taitung City. In recent years, I've fallen in love with this rising star, Ah Shan's Stinky Tofu, which I believe can rival the old establishments. 👍 🌟 Located in an alley of Nanwang Tribe on Gengsheng North Road, Ah Shan's Stinky Tofu is easily recognizable by the crowd of people lining up. The stinky tofu is freshly fried upon order, so it requires some waiting time. Please be patient. There are seats available for dining in, but it won't necessarily be faster. 🤣 Simply put, get a number first. If you're driving, you can buy a hand-shaken drink from Ding Ge nearby or take a short walk to the Beinan Site while waiting. You can even pair it with a trip to try Beinan Pig Blood Soup! 🌟 I love the unique aroma of basil, paired with the freshly fried crispy stinky tofu, topped with soy sauce, chili sauce, and appetizing kimchi. When it comes to the No.1 stinky tofu in Taitung, this is the one that makes me forget to take photos and even order takeout. 💕 📍 No. 186, Gengsheng North Road, Taitung City

People often go to other counties and cities to eat food recommended on the Internet, but most of them feel disappointed because there seems to be nothing special. I hope that foreign tourists can eat snacks that Taitung locals also like. Even if they don’t like it in the end, I can guarantee that they can taste the old feelings, old memories, and the most authentic Taitung flavor! ✔️Rice Noodles Under the Banyan Tree vs Lao Dongtai: The former is a must-eat restaurant every time I go back. It started under a very big banyan tree on the roadside when I was a child. The old couple sold a kind of pure rice handmade rice noodles, and at most added a braised egg as the standard starter (dry rice noodles with vinegar is the gourmet version). It’s just that after the second generation, it became commercialized and a bunch of expensive and ordinary side dishes came out. When I go to Under the Banyan Tree, I only recommend the standard version with braised egg and meatballs! Lao Dongtai can be your second choice if you don’t want to queue. 📍No. 176, Datong Road, Taitung City ✔️Blue Dragonfly Fast Food vs Ah Hong Fried Chicken: With over 30 years of history in Taitung, its status is like Dan Dan Burger in Kaohsiung. Fried chicken nuggets are a must-order. Some friends say it’s like night market fried chicken, but we just love the juicy and crispy flavor. Ah Hong was opened by a veteran employee of Blue Dragonfly. The taste is also good. There are three branches, and it’s easier to get there! 📍No. 214, Datong Road, Taitung City ✔️Visit and enjoy: I think the key to oyster noodles is to thicken them just right. If there are plenty of ingredients, it should be at least 80 points. The highlight of this restaurant is the mung bean and garlic, which has a very traditional old flavor and goes very well with peanut powder! 📍No. 218, Xinsheng Road, Taitung City ✔️Huang Ji Scallion Pancake: The roadside stalls lined up by the sea are definitely the afternoon tea that Taitung people grew up eating. Apart from the black wheel stalls, the most recommended is the crispy, appetizing and delicious basil double egg scallion pancake, because it is not fried to the point of having no dough texture like the fried egg scallion pancake, so please add eggs and chili! 📍Located next to Taitung Seaside Park ✔️ "American Fried Dough Sticks" + "Zhengdongshan Ice House" are 2 stores next to each other. Order an American fried dough stick that looks like a nutritious sandwich, and pair it with juice, papaya milk or old-fashioned ice cream, full of taro shaved ice 👍 📍No. 173, Fujian Road, Taitung City ✔️Nanbei Dumpling House: It is a local restaurant with affordable prices, and it has popular dishes such as steamed dumplings, boiled dumplings, fried rice, frozen beef, sweet and sour spareribs, etc. 📍No. 117, Heping Street, Taitung City 💯The above prices are definitely all copper coins. Except for the North and South Dumpling Restaurant, you can order dishes at a higher price, but the average per capita cost is about 100 yuan, which is very satisfying. #LocalTourism #SpringSummerDestinations2024 #WhereToGoOnTheWeekend

There is no end to the delicious local snacks. Zhengqi Road alone covers all kinds of snacks. I would like to introduce some more food that is farther away in Beinan (close to Taitung Railway Station), or some food that I personally recommend but rarely reported. 😋 🌟Puyuma pig blood soup This is the only one with no branches, but sometimes it will be confused with a store on Chuanguang Road. The pig blood soup has a really different broth, made with pig bones but not greasy. In addition to pig blood, leeks and sauerkraut, pig large intestines are also added. The pig blood is just like red tofu and has no fishy smell. The second signature dish is the glutinous rice sausage, which is made from natural pig intestines and stuffed with glutinous rice and peanuts every day. It tastes super good with garlic soy sauce! Although there are a lot of offal cuts, I think a set of classic pig blood soup with glutinous rice sausage is enough, and it is enough to spend 110 (but you have to queue) I really think the side dishes are too expensive nowadays. If I really want to order, I would recommend the pig tail and crispy intestines, which are quite special. They are blanched in Sichuan and have just the right amount of chewy and crispy texture, and the chewy texture and salty fragrance go well together! 📍No. 76, Gengsheng North Road, Taitung City 🌟Taitung Sugar Factory Ice Shop Dongtang ice products use self-produced sugar and local agricultural products from Taitung. The ingredients are good, pure sugar, hygienic and cheap. There are many flavors, including 9 kinds of popsicles and 14 kinds of ice cream. Among them, the signature red bean milk ice cream is the most popular. The flavor I have been eating since I was a child is Italian shortbread ice cream. You can choose from flavors such as Valencia, papaya, milk, roselle, durian, peanut, green tea, etc.; red bean, peanut, taro and other popsicles are also cheap and substantial, and everyone buys them in boxes and takes them away! 📍No. 202, Section 2, Zhongxing Road, Taitung City 🌟Ashange stinky tofu vs Lin's stinky tofu Ashan Ge's stinky tofu is the only up-and-coming store that I recommend over the old one, because Lin's fried it too crispy and small, completely losing the taste of the tofu (otherwise their basil soy sauce is a great match); Ashan Ge is not easy to find in Puyuma, and the tofu is made with the Choudong style, marinated with fruits and then drizzled with Chinese toon sauce, which has a very refreshing aroma. You can't stop eating the tofu dipped in spicy basil kimchi! 📍No. 36, Lane 613, Gengsheng North Road, Taitung 🌟Baosang glutinous rice balls vs. Baosang tofu pudding Both are old shops. If you love tofu pudding, go to Baosang Tofu Pudding. The traditional tofu flavor is made with real ingredients and is simple and delicious. In winter, you can also enjoy the smooth taste of hot tofu pudding with ginger juice! If you like to eat crushed ice, come to Baosang Tangyuan. This restaurant has a more nostalgic feel to me. The famous small white glutinous rice balls are very chewy and the crispy powder balls are very crunchy. The hot peanut soup is also a signature dish. I recommend it! 📍No. 115, Zhengqi Road, Taitung City vs. No. 189, Zhengqi Road 🌟Chen's Mochi vs Chen's In fact, I think there is no difference and both are suitable as souvenirs 😂 The unique pure water source and fertile soil in the east allow Taitung to nourish the famous longitudinal valley rice in Taiwan. The rice culture full of rice fragrance is a specialty that Taitung people are proud of! Both restaurants insist on using 100% pure natural ingredients such as Chihshang round glutinous rice, which are hand-kneaded daily. However, Chen's Mochi started out as a street vendor nearly 70 years ago, and it was a frequent afternoon tea spot for me when I was in junior high and high school. They have many traditional flavors and have also added many new flavors made with local ingredients, so you can choose! 📍No. 186, Boai Road, Taitung City vs. No. 213, Datong Road 💯There are too many places I want to introduce, such as Xiao's meatballs, Prince Noodle Shop, Honglu Roast Duck, Mazu Temple Eel Noodles, etc. Gourmets can personally discover the local food in Taitung👍 #LocalTourism #GoodDestinationsinSpringandSummer2024 #WheretoGoOnWeekends

The early bird catches the worm. If you come to Taitung and can stay without breakfast, you can eat at a few restaurants where even Taitung people are willing to queue up, and you can eat well for about 100 yuan per person. 🌟Ming Kui Breakfast Shop This is the kind of shop that I am willing to queue up for while cursing. It is definitely crowded on weekends, but easier to buy on weekdays after work or school hours. The specialty is that the toast is baked crispy and spread with butter. Whether it's French meat floss, toasted sandwiches, or the signature condensed milk French toast, locals also like coffee milk, strawberry milk, or fragrant longan milk tea. It's a very undecorated shop but I love it when old shops still maintain their original taste and environment after making money! 📍No. 390, Zhengqi Road, Taitung City 🌟Breakfast King With more than 70 years of business, it is known as the "Taitung Fuhang Soy Milk". It is hidden in the traditional market on Zhengqi Road. Business is booming since it opens in the morning. The thick egg pancakes, sesame seed buns and fried dough sticks with eggs, black pepper and scallion pancakes are all recommended. There is also delicious homemade soy milk. The most important thing is that the price is really the price of the vegetable market! If you are looking for a place that specializes in Chinese breakfast, this is the most cost-effective local choice! 📍 No. 242, Zhengqi Road, Taitung City 🌟Ke's Carrot Cake (Baosang Carrot Cake) This is an old shop that has been operating on Baosang Road for 60 years. It is a memory of locals since childhood. Even after being passed down to several generations (?), the roadside stall has been transformed into a modern shop. They insist on using only shredded radish and rice without adding flour. The highlight is that it is fried on a large iron plate. The crispy texture and sweet and spicy sauce are full of old-fashioned flavor. I suggest eating it in its original flavor (or with pig blood soup), and adding cheese or a bunch of surrounding drinks is enough! 📍No. 125, Baosang Road, Taitung City

Address: No. 257, Luoyang Street, Taitung City, Taitung County Atmosphere/Facilities: The entire building is eye-catching, and the interior can only be described as magnificent. It has its own unique flavor and style, which I think is a mix of Chinese and English micro-industrial style. Every corner looks like a painting. Inside, there are also some wood-fired pottery pieces on display, which are extremely beautiful. I was satisfied both visually and gastronomically. These cups, plates, and utensils are also used to serve guests' drinks and meals, which I really like. Special Features: Using homemade wood-fired pottery to serve the dishes is truly breathtaking. The pizza is exceptional and offers great value for money. The Luye tea is aromatic and smooth, and the brownie with banana and cocoa is best enjoyed hot. Average Price: 200-400 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The overwhelming stars are not an exaggeration; it's well worth spending a quiet afternoon here.

Address: No. 23, Lane 256, Qiangguo Street, Taitung City, Taitung County Atmosphere/Facilities: The old house style with a touch of industrial vibe blends well together, creating a relaxing and comfortable environment. The tables are spaced appropriately, so it doesn't feel crowded. Features: The food is different from typical brunch menus, offering unique dishes like thick-cut bacon and pork meatballs. Even the commonly found Sicilian coffee is perfectly balanced, making it unforgettable. Average Price: 400-600 TWD Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Although the price is on the higher side, I personally think it's worth it. It really impressed me.

The interface of trip.com is very clear. I think the app design is better than many other hotel booking websites. I was worried about third-party bookings at first, but after using it a few times, I feel relieved.

This is the place where my husband and I come every year for our wedding anniversary. This camping area is very beautiful, comfortable, and you can also barbecue. There are toilets and bathrooms in the camping room, separate dry and hot areas.

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#hotairballon #festival #taitung #taiwan #summer If you’re planning to visit Taiwan this summer, you cannot miss out on the incredible, world-renown Hot Air Balloon Festival in Taitung. Not only is Taitung a famous destination for local tourists for its beauty, this balloon festival is a tourist magnet in Taiwan and is always on the list of hottest summer destinations! Last year it recorded 1.23 million visitors with 30 hot air balloons. This yeas is the 13th year of this international festival, and it will last over 60 days, having started on June 30th and continuing until August 28. You can sit on the hill and watch these beautiful, creative hot air balloons as they rise into the air with the beautiful sunset behind them. You can also go around and take photos with the balloons and their operators. It is definitely one of the most impressive festivals in Taiwan, and all the more reason to visit rural Taiwan and enjoy the fabulously scenic destination.