Monday, December 9, 2013

2013 Taiwan Trip Day 4 East Coast Scenic Line (Taitung)

17/6 花東海岸線 (台東)

花東海岸線 (台東)→利吉惡地→小黃山→黑森林(琵琶湖)→伽路蘭→水往上流→都蘭月光小棧(coffee)→泰源幽谷→成功住宿

After breakfast, we continued to explore Taitung. For nature or geography enthusiasts, this place might be of interest to them. Good for kids to gain more knowledge. :) Just across the road was a guava plantation. 利吉惡地 is known for its sweet and juicy guavas. They were so cheap we had to purchase a few. 



利吉惡地


Good service by our guide ; p

Freshly picked guava ready to be packed for sale

Still stuffed from breakfast, we went to explore the Taitung Forest Park. There are many cycling trails in Taitung. This park is worth a visit. Take your time to walk or cycle, enjoy the greenery and fresh air. 

Sad to say, nothing is perfect. Indulging in Taitung's lush nature comes at a price. May to July is a period where there are many 小黑蚊。Do not underestimate them. They can give you sleepless nights and scars. Do take precautions! 

For more information on 小黑蚊,check out these links: 

What is 小黑蚊
小黑蚊防治



Bikes for rental


Fresh air!

A kind uncle who reminded me to apply mosquito repellent :)

Such lovely view!




After some workout in the park, it was time for lunch at a cosy eatery 绿房子。I like its laidback feel. Fresh ingredients and healthy cooking reminded me of home-cooked food. :)



A good way to cut down usage of paper


Fresh honey pineapple juice

Fresh grape juice 



More scenery to come after a nutritious lunch...We proceeded to 伽路蘭






The uncle probably got there at low tide


Next up, we made a brief stop at 水往上流。What 水往上流 is all about


Not really a 奇观 after all

Being a coffee lover, my trips are never complete without checking out cafes. Next stop, 
都蘭月光小棧。On our way to the cafe, we drove past 都蘭。This place has many backpackers hostels. I once read on a travel magazine that some backpackers fell in love with the place so much they ended up staying there for good. Seems that life is pretty slow-paced and the quality of life is much desired. 








Nice name!

Bags overload



Now, what is with all the bags? Why 都兰国小school bags are so popular





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I really love this coffee place perched on a hill






Wondering what is inside the house?  What 月光小栈was used for
Cafe Latte was served in a wrong cup but I guess the view matters more


I could just spend an afternoon here reading and taking in the views...

It was close to evening when we left. On our way to 泰源幽谷, we tried the famous 东河包子。





Hmm, this looks familiar...
Getting up close with the monkeys at 泰源幽谷...They can get aggressive.




After a long day of sightseeing, we drove to 成功 where we will be staying for the night. 成功 is known for its seafood. We had a fantastic dinner! 







The area is famous for 旗鱼

Very yummy squid balls. There were bits of squid in it :)
After a scrumptious dinner, we headed to 寂里雅岚for our overnight stay. More about the place in my next post. :)


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