TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
國立臺灣史前文化博物館
(NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PREHISTORY)
Visit this prestigious museum to learn all about the richness and diversity of Taiwan's natural ecology, archaeological sites, prehistoric civilization, and Aboriginal culture. Enlighten yourself with the impressive collections of well-preserved artifacts as well as various interactive learning activities. Also, thorough English translations are available in all the exhibitions.
大武彩虹街 (DAWU RAINBOW STREET)
Take a walk along the brilliantly colored exterior walls of the houses along Dawu Rainbow Street. Belonging to the Paiwan people, these European-style wooden cabins were built after a great landslide brought by a typhoon swept away the original settlement. However, now these colorful houses bring life to this local town.
LODGINGS
原住民會館 (RESORT)
3-star cultural resort inspired by indigenous art. Other amenities include a warm restaurant, a cozy bar, a public library, a health center, a beautiful garden, and exhibition spaces. It’s also only a 10-minute walk from the intricately carved Taitung Tianhou Temple and a few minutes drive from the Taitung train station.
東眠民宿 (HOSTEL)
Sophisticatedly designed and decorated by the Aboriginal owner himself, this stylish hostel offers guests a cozy stay. Not only is it a few minutes drive from downtown Taitung and the Taitung Night Market, but it’s also close to popular attractions such as the Taitung Art Museum and Liyushan Park.
東方雲民宿 (HOMESTAY)
Peaceful and modest homestay providing transportation services to and from Dawu Train Station and various pre-planned tours. Have a good night's sleep, hearty breakfast, then set off on your day’s adventure to the nearby attractions, such as Jinlong Lake, Dawu Rainbow Street, and Dawu National Forest Trails.
RESTAURANTS
STORES & SOUVENIRS
月桃部落-石山倉庫
(WORKSHOP/SOUVENIR STORE)
Creative workshop specializing in Amis handicrafts. Combining ancestral wisdom with modern designs, the cultural products the workshop sells, such as Aboriginal weavings, wood carvings, leather goods, ethnic clothing, and indigenous jewelry, are both of great fashion sense and of immense practicality.
