Day 7 of 10β€’Zhiben β†’ Taitung coast

Taitung Coast

Saturday, October 3β€’Warm, sea swell on the coast, 25-30Β°C

Coastal Highway 11 north to Dulan and Sanxiantai, then Luye Highland.

Dulan sugar factory art space
Sanxiantai shore
Luye Highland viewing terrace

Activities

Dulan village
🎭culture

Dulan village

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09:00
⏱️1.5 hours

Small Amis village on coastal Highway 11, known for its old sugar factory turned art space, cafes and surf.

Sanxiantai shore
🏞️scenic

Sanxiantai shore

三仙台

10:30
⏱️1.5 hours

Coastal park with a pebble beach and shore walks facing the three-rock islet.

Pro Tips

  • β€’Eight-Arch Bridge closed May 2026 to about end of 2027; the islet itself cannot be reached
  • β€’Visitor center, pebble beach and shore walk stay open, 08:30-17:00
Luye Highland
🏞️scenic

Luye Highland

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15:00
⏱️1 hour

Grassy viewing terrace about 350 m above the Beinan River valley.

Pro Tips

  • β€’Balloon festival (Jul-Aug) is over by October, no tethered rides

Getting Around

πŸš—

Hotel Royal Chihpen β†’ Dulan

55 minutes40 km
πŸš—

Dulan β†’ Sanxiantai

55 minutes35 km
πŸš—

Sanxiantai β†’ Luye

1 hour 40 minutes62 km
πŸš—

Luye β†’ Hotel Royal Chihpen

1 hour38 km

Food & Dining

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lunch

Dulan cafe

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dinner

Taitung city night market (25 min) or the hotel