Dawu (Chinese: 大武鄉, Dàwǔ Xiāng) is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.
Understand[edit]
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[edit]
By rail[edit]
The township is accessible via the following TRA stations:
- 1 Dawu railway station (大武車站).
- 2 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[edit]
See[edit]
History and culture[edit]
- 1 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.
- 2 Paiwan House (排灣生活館), ☏ +88689702035. A cultural attraction showcasing the traditional culture of the local indigenous peoples.
Temples[edit]
- 3 Beigung Temple (北隆宮), ☏ +88689791777.
Do[edit]
Parks and nature[edit]
- 1 Dawu Coast Park (大武濱海公園).
Hiking[edit]
- 2 Dawu Seaview Trail (大武觀海步道), ☏ +88689791340. A hiking trail that follows the mountains by the coast.
Buy[edit]
Eat[edit]
- 1 Ah-Mei Seafood (阿梅海產), No.1, Huangang Road, ☏ +88689790307. 10:00-20:00.
- 2 Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant (龍鳳飯店), No. 22, Kezhuang Road, ☏ +88689791132.
Night markets[edit]
- 3 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.