Taidong, Hualian, Yilan (Travel)

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Things to do in Taitung?

Things to do in Taitung?

Looks like we’ll be there for 3 nights during xmas break. My wife tells me there are lots of great things to do there. I googled and found this. members.virtualtourist.com/m/271a0/1064d7/4/ I feel cheerful already. But I hope there’s more to do than roaming about in a cow pasture. The above link also has photo of this ridiculous bridge. [image] It may not seem so ridiculous until you walk over it; then you’ll understand why most bridges are flat. I walked over it 8 years a…

Bombing the God of War

Bombing the God of War

To mark the end of the lunar new year in Taitung, the locals have a ceremony whereby they blast the God of War with firecrackers. The hope is that by warming his spirit it will bring good luck to the town. I shot this video when I was there for the festival. It is nothing short of insane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_OvlNfRX58

Hiking - dangerous plants

Hiking - dangerous plants

Sorry if I’m not posting this in the right place. Moderators, feel free to move this if you think necessary. I personally think this topic needs a sticky. Ditto for dangerous animals (mostly snakes). Yesterday, I touched Yaorengou 咬人狗 or “bite people dog” for the first time. I have previously touched Yaorenmao 咬人貓 or “bite people cat” on a couple of occasions. I can tell you that the Yaorengou is worse. In fact, my online research indicates that some people have even died after touching it. I…

Any Good Fishing Spots In Taipei? [has info on Taidong]

Any Good Fishing Spots In Taipei?

Hi All, I’ll be going to Taipei for a week holiday i Feb. As an avid angler i always travel with my fishing tackle. Does anyone have fishing spots or commercial fishing pond to recommend? i am also looking at travalling to Green Island (绿岛） for a day trip. Can anyone advise me on getting there from Taipei city? Many Thanks!!! Best Regards

Bike Ride: Cycle from Taipei to Taitung (Taidong)

Bike Ride: Cycle from Taipei to Taitung (Taidong)

Hi everyone, Myself and a friend are planning to cycle from Taipei to Taitung in a couple of weeks, and would greatly appreciate everyones thoughts on the route. the route is set out on this google map: maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8& … 5&t=p&z=10 Is this the best way to go? are there alternative routes anyone can suggest? any tipe of where to stay along the way? thanks everyone!

Bike Ride: Hualian to Taidong (from Taipei)

Bike Ride: Hualian to Taidong (from Taipei)

(pics below) I cycled part of the East Coast this past week. Left Taipei late Monday night on juguang train with my Giant Halfway RS (folding bicycle). I started cycling at around 4:30am and from the Hualian train station and it was actually pretty simple getting to the coastal road (#11). From there it was ocean, a couple of hills and tunnels, and a beautiful sunrise until a long climb after about 20-something kms. On the other side of the climb I came to the town and beach of Jici (jee-che…

Logistics for an East Coast Scenery trip
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Websites:

Taidong to Hualian the hard way
bikingintaiwan.theforgetful.com/ … rd_wa.html

Highway 11 Magazine’s New Website
highway11.net/index.php/en