Taitung’s old name was “Douzang,” meaning “the place where the Puyuma and Amis live.﹗
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Taitung Downtown Area
The downtown area starts from Zhongzheng Road and south to the seashore. The downtown is considered to be the origin of Taitung. Visitors who like to experience different cultures can stroll down the streets to enjoy the timeless charm and the great food tradition. For those who love being out in nature, there is the Taitung Forest Park.
![大圖_認識台東_鐵花村@chialun5 鐵花村](https://discover.taitung.gov.tw/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/大圖_認識台東_鐵花村@chialun5.jpg)
Tiehua Music Village
The downtown area starts from Zhongzheng Road and south to the seashore. The downtown is considered to be the origin of Taitung. Visitors who like to experience different cultures can stroll down the streets to enjoy the timeless charm and the great food tradition. For those who love being out in nature, there is the Taitung Forest Park.