Taitung City

Taitung is a city on Taiwan's Pacific coast, surrounded by mountains and farmland where high-quality rice grows year-round. The long coastline and the valley behind it define the landscape and character of this place.

The region was established as Pi-lam Subprefecture in 1875 under Qing rule and became Taitung Prefecture in 1888 when Taiwan joined Fujian Province. These early administrative shifts set the foundation for its later development as a modern administrative center.

Amis, Puyuma, and Bunun communities make up roughly one-third of the population and keep their traditional ways alive through daily practices. You can see this heritage in local festivals, craft workshops, and the foods served in markets and restaurants throughout the city.

The city is reachable by regular flights from Taipei, trains at Taitung Station, or by car along Highway 9 through the East Rift Valley. Once you arrive, using local transport is the best way to get around and explore different parts of the city and surrounding areas.

The National Museum of Prehistory holds artifacts from the Beinan archaeological site, found by chance in 1980 during the construction of the train station. The discoveries reveal how people lived here thousands of years ago in this coastal region.

Location: Taitung County

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Part of: Taitung County

Shares border with: Beinan Township, Taimali Township

Website: http://taitungcity.gov.tw

GPS coordinates: 22.75833,121.14444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:51