Tiehua Music Village was the first official base under the Tourism Bureau’s International Spotlight Project. Created by Taitung musicians and artists, it serves as a hub for music and a slow-paced local market, making it a key destination for Taitung’s music scene. The lush green lawns and tall old trees exude a relaxed and serene atmosphere.
Formerly a warehouse and dormitory area for the Taiwan Railways Administration, Tiehua Village has been revitalized into a vibrant stage for music, art, and creative markets.
You’ll find many names of Indigenous musicians on its performance lineup. Taitung is home to a rich pool of Indigenous musical talent, and to nurture and preserve the musical heritage of this land, Tiehua Village has provided a free and open space for Indigenous artists in Taitung to express their creativity. At night, under the moonlight, performers sing soulfully about life or softly tell their stories. Here, immerse all your senses—feel the beat and sway with the rhythm. Music knows no borders. During the weekend slow market, you’ll find unique handmade crafts and fresh local produce. Take a moment to chat with the creators and small farmers to hear the touching stories behind each product.
Jialulan, once an Amis tribe settlement in Donghe Township, is called “kararuan” in the Amis language, meaning “a place for washing hair”—so named because the nearby stream is rich in clay minerals that naturally condition and shine the hair. Located not far from the Xiaoyeliu Scenic Area, this site was originally a dumping ground for waste soil from the construction of the Air Force Zhihang Base airport. It has since been repurposed by the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration using eco-engineering methods. Today, it is a popular coastal recreation area. The annual handmade craft market attracts enthusiastic visitors, making Jialulan a space where nature and art beautifully coexist.
