Dawu

Dawu (Chinese: 大武鄉, Dàwǔ Xiāng) is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.

Understand

The majority inhabitants of the township are the indigenous Paiwan people. Dawu has a tropical monsoon climate. The township is known for its extreme heat due to Foehn wind effects during the daytime especially during the summer months.

Get in

By rail

The township is accessible via the following TRA stations:

  • 🌍 Dawu railway station (大武車站).
  • 🌍 Guzhuang Signal railway station (古莊車站). Guzhuang was the second least-used TRA station, in 2015, 281 passengers boarding and 470 passengers alighting.

Get around

See

History and culture

  • 🌍 Memorial Sclupture to the Victims of the South-link Highway (南迴公路罹难者慰灵碑), No. 74, Nanhui Road. A stone memorial to those who have lost their lives on the highway.
  • 🌍 Paiwan House (排灣生活館), +88689702035. A cultural attraction showcasing the traditional culture of the local indigenous peoples.

Temples

Do

Parks and nature

  • 🌍 Dawu Coast Park (大武濱海公園).

Hiking

  • 🌍 Dawu Seaview Trail (大武觀海步道), +88689791340. A hiking trail that follows the mountains by the coast.

Eat

  • 🌍 Ah-Mei Seafood (阿梅海產), No.1, Huangang Road, +88689790307. 10:00-20:00.
  • 🌍 Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant (龍鳳飯店), No. 22, Kezhuang Road, +88689791132.

Night markets

  • 🌍 Dawu Night Market (大武夜市). Wednesday 18:00-22:00. A typical Taiwan-style night market selling snack and a variety of other things.

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