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.
Understand
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.
Get in
Get around
See
Temples
- Lingyan Temple (靈巖寺), 23.396269°, 121.476509°. One of the temples within the Bashian caves. 2020-06-19
- Kolado't Presbyterian Church (樟原長老教會), 23.416431°, 121.483209°, +88689881007. The church building is shaped to look like a boat. 2020-06-19
- Ningcheng Temple (寧城宮), 23.259586°, 121.418692°. The temple is the only temple to the 'King of the Three Hills' and also serves the local land god. 2020-06-19
Do
Parks and nature
- 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
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel Jajowan (加走灣旅店), No.286, +886 89 832858, jajowan@ms36.hinet.net. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Free bicycle rental service. The bistro offers aboriginal cuisine. Can arrange rafting and dolphin watching. NT$1,100-3,500