Taitung boasts vast lands and a pristine natural environment. With minimal light pollution, the brilliant starry sky is visible everywhere. Enjoying a barbecue seafood feast under such a starry canopy is parallel to experiencing a major delight in life. Just across from the Dulan Sugar Factory Café and Art Gallery and not far from the well-known Water Running Upward Recreation Area, there’s a place called “Dulan Big Courtyard Barbecue.” It’s an incredibly atmospheric open-air barbecue restaurant, offering a rich variety of grilled dishes, seafood, soups, and main courses. With the ambiance and food in place, all that’s missing is you!

The dishes are prepared fresh upon order, offering a delightful combination of freshness and satisfaction. The Three-Color Fresh Mushroom dish features a medley of various mushrooms, baby corn, and bell peppers, all cooked with a refreshing garlic and butter aroma, leaving a lingering savory taste. The Grilled Spring Onion Sausage is another highlight, with its crispy exterior and tender, slightly chewy texture inside, all free of excess oil. The large-sized Pepper Whelk lacks any hint of fishiness, making it an irresistible treat. After indulging in a hearty meal, one can run freely on the outdoor grass or relax on swings and rocking chairs, enjoying a leisurely time.

If you catch a whiff of indigenous barbecue halfway up the mountainside in Beinan, Taitung, you’re not far from the Liayaojiu Shipping Container Restaurant! During operating hours, large crowds of foodies are always eagerly waiting to savor its unique flavors. The restaurant offers a variety of indigenous specialties, seasonal wild vegetables, and flavorful stone-grilled meats. One mustn’t miss the evenly marbled pork belly, cooked on a hot stone to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender and chewy interior. When paired with shredded onions, the taste is truly exquisite. The restaurant’s signature dishes are the grilled chicken and grilled fish. The freshly grilled chicken emits a mouthwatering aroma and boasts a tender texture. However, these dishes require a reservation, preferably along with table booking at least one day before dining.

Located above the Beinan Archaeological Site Park in Taitung, the “Liayaojiu Shipping Container Restaurant” enjoys an exceptional vantage point. Positioned halfway up the mountainside, it offers a splendid view of Taitung City and the distant coastline. As night falls, the lights on the container house twinkle and shine in a vibrant display. This spectacle harmonizes with the glittering night scene of Taitung City at the foot of the mountain, providing a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience for travelers.

Taitung Hanshe Tea House, sometimes referred to as Taitung’s Maokong, is a mere 10-minute drive from Taitung Train Station. Nestled on the mountainside of Sige Mountain, it’s a top choice for locals to enjoy tea, chat, and take in the night view. Hanshe Tea House boasts a spacious area, designed in a traditional Chinese teahouse style. Inside, you’ll find a collection of antique items curated by the owner, including vintage Vespa brand items, old objects from early rural Taiwan, and Amis tribe artifacts. They offer a range of tea, snacks, and light meals, including indigenous specialties like Abai and bamboo tube rice. The tea selection mainly features high-quality spring and winter competition award-winning teas.

Each outdoor tea table is equipped with a charcoal stove, allowing for slow-brewed tea, and letting you savor the leisurely moments of your trip in Taitung. With the gentle breeze and moonlight accompanying you, you’ll enjoy a half day of leisure from the hustle and bustle of life.