Fengbin

Fengbin (豐濱) is a coastal township in eastern Hualien County, Taiwan, stretching along the Pacific coast south of Hualien City. The area is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, indigenous Amis culture, and the famous Shitiping (石梯坪) — a striking coastal terrace of volcanic rock formations.

The climate is tropical. October to April are the best months. The township is long and narrow, with small fishing villages strung along the coastal highway.

By Plane

Hualien Airport (HUN) is about 50 km north. A taxi takes about 1 hour and costs around NT$1,200–1,500.

By Train

Fengbin does not have a TRA station. The nearest station is Fenglin Station (20 km west). From Fenglin, take a bus or taxi east through the mountains to the coast.

By Car / Road

Fengbin is accessible via Provincial Highway 11 (the coastal highway). From Hualien City, drive south for about 1 hour. The coastal highway is one of Taiwan's most scenic drives.

A car or scooter is essential for exploring the dispersed coastal attractions.

• Shitiping (石梯坪) — A spectacular coastal terrace of volcanic rock formations, blowholes, and tidal pools.

• Fengbin Fishing Harbour — A working fishing port with seafood restaurants.

• Baxian Cave — A series of sea caves along the coast.

• Amis cultural villages — Indigenous settlements with traditional houses.

• Explore the rock formations at Shitiping at low tide.

• Whale watching — Seasonal tours from Fengbin Harbour (May–October).

• Swim at Shitiping's tidal pools.

• Learn about Amis culture at local cultural centres.

• Drive the spectacular coastal highway.

• Seafood restaurants at Fengbin Harbour serve fresh fish and shellfish. NT$200–500.
• Amis restaurants offer traditional indigenous dishes.

Bottled water is essential. Convenience stores are limited along the coast.

• Budget: Simple homestays in fishing villages, NT$1,000–1,500.
• Mid-range: Seaview guesthouses along the coast, NT$1,500–2,500.

• Indigenous Amis handicrafts — woven items, beadwork.
• Fresh seafood from the harbour.

• Fenglin — 20 km west. Historic Japanese-era town.
• Hualien City — 50 km north (1 hour drive).
• Ruisui — 30 km southwest. Hot springs and river rafting.
• Guangfu — 35 km west. Indigenous cultural village.
• Taitung — 100 km south (2 hours drive). Further down the coast.