Haiduan

Haiduan (海端) is a mountain township in western Taitung County, Taiwan, primarily inhabited by the Bunun indigenous people. It is located in the scenic Nanheng (Southern Cross-Island Highway) corridor and is known for its hot springs, mountain scenery, and the Wuling Green Tunnel.

The climate is subtropical, cooler in the mountains.

By Plane

Taitung Airport (TTT) is about 50 km east.

By Train

The nearest TRA station is Guanshan Station or Chishang Station.

By Car / Road

Haiduan is accessible via Provincial Highway 20 (Southern Cross-Island Highway) from Taitung. The highway winds through spectacular mountain scenery.

A car is essential.

• Wuling Green Tunnel — A scenic stretch of highway lined with old trees.

• Haiduan Hot Springs — Natural hot springs in the mountain.

• Bunun villages — Indigenous communities.

• Nanheng Scenery — The mountain highway itself is an attraction.

• Soak in mountain hot springs.

• Drive the scenic Nanheng highway.

• Learn about Bunun culture.

• Hike mountain trails.

• Small local eateries serve Taiwanese dishes including noodles, rice plates, and braised meats. NT$50u2013100 per meal.
• Street food stalls offer snacks like fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and bubble tea.
• Convenience stores are available for quick meals and drinks.

Tap water is not safe to drink; bottled water is widely available. Local tea shops serve bubble tea and Taiwanese tea. Convenience stores sell beverages.

• Budget: Homestays, NT$800–1,200.

Bunun handicrafts.

• Guanshan — 15 km east.
• Chishang — 10 km northeast.
• Taitung City — 50 km east.