[2025 Taitung Attraction] Travel Guide for Pisirian (Updated Jul)

Taitung is a good place to be. People in Taitung are quite welcoming. My friends and I went to Taitung together and said that Jimmy Liao Village is also a must-visit attraction. You can see some of Jimmy Liao's installation art. It's a pity that because of the typhoon at that time, the works were a little damaged, but it is also a different style. In any case, I still hope that it can be renovated. Later we went to Taitung Forest Park to ride bicycles. The environment was very beautiful. Standing by the lake and daydreaming in the cool breeze was a unique experience. It is also suitable for the whole family to go together.  #travelcoolexperience #familytravel #romantictrip #wheretogoindec #photographyguide #travelinspiration

Walking along the northern edge of Chenggong Township in Taitung, you might easily miss this understated little settlement. Its name, Pisilian, meaning "the place of raising sheep" in the Amis language, is both unique and memorable. Situated on Taiwan's East Coast, this settlement is one of the closest to the Pacific Ocean, nestled between mountains and the sea. With strong winds, light clouds, and the sound of the ocean accompanying daily life, Pisilian has transformed in recent years into a picturesque blend of nature, culture, and creative energy, thanks to the efforts of local tribespeople and artists. 🎨 Installation Art × Cultural Memory｜Reasons to Pause and Explore Pisilian's rise to fame is closely tied to several large-scale installation artworks. At the entrance to the settlement, you'll find the "Moon Goddess" statue, arms outstretched and facing the ocean, symbolically guarding the sea and welcoming visitors. This statue has become the spiritual emblem of Pisilian and a must-photograph landmark for travelers. Throughout the settlement's alleys, you'll discover numerous creations inspired by Amis legends, oceanic beliefs, and everyday life stories: from the massive driftwood fish skeleton to the unity-symbolizing concentric circle totems, to murals and poetic inscriptions on walls. Each piece invites you to pause and appreciate its beauty. 🚶♀️ Local Life × Slow Travel Pisilian eschews commercialized tourist facilities in favor of a **"slower pace of life that makes you walk more leisurely."** Stroll along the coast, watch grandmothers drying fish and grandfathers mending nets, or join children in a guided tour of the settlement to hear ancient legends and rituals from the tribespeople. ✨ If you're lucky enough to encounter the Harvest Festival or a local market, the laughter and songs will leave a lasting impression. 📸 Photo Highlights: ✔ Moon Goddess statue with the Pacific Ocean and blue skies as the backdrop ✔ Giant driftwood art installations along the coast ✔ Traditional Amis wooden houses, totems, and floral fabric elements ✔ Painted walls and handwritten poetic boards outside local shops 📌 Outfit Suggestions: Opt for natural, ethnic, or linen white attire to blend seamlessly with the settlement's atmosphere. 🧭 Transportation & Recommended Duration: 👉🏻 Address: No. 53, Bailian Road, Chenggong Township, Taitung County 👉🏻 Suggested stay: 1.5–2 hours 👉🏻 Free entry / Open access; some guided activities require reservations 👉🏻 For a deeper experience, consider booking guided tours or hands-on activities (e.g., DIY workshops, storytelling tours). 🌾 Suggested Itinerary for a Day Trip: Morning: Sanxiantai → Breakfast at Chenggong Market (sashimi) Noon: Stroll, photograph, and join a guided tour at Pisilian Afternoon: Visit Shiyusan for coastal views → Duli Visitor Center → Dulan Sugar Factory for cultural shopping Extend to a two-day trip by staying at a tribal homestay and participating in traditional culinary experiences for a deeper connection to the land. Pisilian is not just a place for quick photo ops. It invites you to linger, listen, and return. Traveling here is not just about the scenery—it’s a dialogue with people, culture, and nature.

This time we followed Google reviews to find delicious food. Found the highly rated "Near Sea Kitchen", This restaurant is located near the harbour. As the reservation is full, We were a little worried that we wouldn't be able to eat. Fortunately, there was a small gap. Let us have a taste of the deliciousness. ✅ Stir-fried beef with green onions - rich sauce flavor paired with high heat stir-fry, the beef is tender and slightly spicy, super delicious with rice! ✅ Seasonal vegetables - simply stir-fried cabbage, refreshing and refreshing, perfect with heavy-flavored dishes. ✅ Braised swordfish belly – this is the highlight! The swordfish belly is rich in fat, the braised sauce is flavorful, and the fish meat is tender. You can't help but eat one bite after another. ✅ Seaweed Egg Drop Soup - a home-cooked soup with a strong seafood flavor, refreshing and warming to the stomach. Overall, The cuisine of the offshore kitchen is heavy in flavor. But it is more suitable to be paired with white rice. I accidentally ate several more bowls! If you are a heavy flavor lover, this one is definitely worth a try. Be sure to book a table first! The store is doing very well. We were lucky to get a seat this time. There were guests seated throughout the meal. When leaving, cars kept coming in and out... Many people travel together, This way you can order more dishes to share. The food is more enjoyable. If you have the opportunity to come to Taitung to succeed, Remember to include "Seaside Kitchen" in your food list. Come and have a quick stir-fry feast!

#100 Ways to Travel #beaches On the north side of Sanxiantai there is a simple Amis tribe - Bisili'an, which means shepherding sheep. This is a small fishing village by the sea. In order to develop, the tribe has transformed from the inside out, and leisure tourism has become one of the options. There is a sea view here, and when you look out over the Pacific Ocean, the Sanxiantai Arch Bridge is within sight. In addition, there are many art installations and wall paintings in the embankment area, all of which highlight the lifestyle and appearance of the indigenous people living by the sea.

First time to participate, thanks to my friend for inviting me! Unlocked a lot of first-time experiences, especially I don’t know how much wine I drank🤣 Also met a lot of new friends who came to the north together~ Happy! #台东成功镇

On the way to the tribe, you can see small animals made of driftwood everywhere, and the whole road is as vivid as Ji Mi's paintings. I originally thought that this installation art was a deer, but after reading the original meaning of Bisili'an, I realized it was a sheep. Bisili'an, in the Amis language, means a place to raise sheep, and this sheep symbolizes the leader of the Amis tribe, and also implies the tribe with a continuous population loss. The tribe hopes to use this leader to tell these children who have gone out that they may gradually forget their original appearance after years of socialization, but even so, you are still the little sheep in the tribe.