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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). Dawu Station (Q10936121) on Wikidata Dawu railway station on Wikipedia
  • 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. Guzhuang Signal Station (Q10913541) on Wikidata Guzhuang Signal railway station on Wikipedia

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.

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