Changbin - rural township of Taiwan

Changbin (Chinese: 長濱, Chángbīn; Amis: Kakacawan) is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan. It is the northernmost township in Taitung County. It population of 7,200 people (2018) consists mainly of the Amis people with a Kavalan minority.

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The area used to be called Jiazuowan (加走灣) which is a transliteration of the name in the Amis language meaning 'looking point', the local people used the area as a vantage point to monitor the invading Qing army.

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Bashian Caves

  • Bashian Caves (八仙洞), +88689881418. 08:30-17:00. A series of caves caused by water erosion that house a number of tamples. 2020-06-19
  • Wushihbi Scenic Area (烏石鼻風景區), 23.227026°, 121.418689°. A picturesque seaside area. 2020-06-19
  • Yushui Beach (玉髓沙灘), 23.312070°, 121.452230°, +886-89-832139. A beach popular with couples. Gemstones can occasionally be found on the beach, although it is illegal to remove them. 2020-06-19
  • Pasongan Lookout (長濱觀景臺), 23.248720°, 121.418022°. An observation deck with views out to sea. 2020-06-19

Cycling

  • Shimen-Changbin Bicycle Trail (石門長濱自行車道), 23.314420°, 121.451050°. This 27-km-long cycling trail begins in Fongbin Township and ends in Changbin. The track passes through the Shihtiping Scenic Area. 2020-06-19

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Changbin

Postal code:962Timezone:MultipleCoordinates:23.32, 121.45