Donghe Township

Understand

The population is mainly the indigenous Amis people. The original name of the area is Fafukod (馬武窟), which means "fishing by net" in the Ami language.

Getting there

By car You can get in from Highway 11 or Highway 23.

See

1 Dulan Mountain (都蘭山). Dulan mountain is a mountain in the region that is 1,190 m (3,900 ft) at its peak. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Dulan Site (都蘭遺址), Yuanshan Industry Road. An archaeological site excavated during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Dulan Hsintung Sugar Factory (都蘭新東糖廠文化園區), 61 Dulan Village (south side of the village on Hwy 11), ☏ +886 89531212. 08:30–18:00. The culture park used to be a private sugar refinery operating in the region which was built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. The refinery was destroyed during the Second World War and after it was closed, a group of art workers moved in and revived the building with the help of Taitung County Government. The culture park consists of bed and breakfast, handicraft shop, coffee house etc. (updated Nov 2025) 4 Water flows upward recreational area (水往上流遊憩區), Dulan, ☏ +886 89281530. (updated Nov 2025)

Do

Surf - Some hostels offers surfing courses. 1 Chintsun Recreation Area (金樽遊憩區), No.11, Qili Bridge, ☏ +886 8 9841520. An area of protected parkland by the sea. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Dengxian Bridge Recreation Area (登仙橋遊憩區), Highway 23. A rest area which is common for people who come to feed the monkeys that live in the area. (updated Nov 2025)

Buy

1 Dulan Park (熊都蘭文創園區), No.458, Dulan, ☏ +886 8 9719345. 09:00–17:00, closed on the last day of every month.. Various agricultural product souvenirs and handicraft DIY courses. (updated Nov 2025)

Eat

1 Donghe Bun Shop (東河包子), No.420, Nandonghe, ☏ +886 8 9896369. 06:00-19:00. A popular local shop selling steamed buns. (updated Nov 2025) 2 I'm Playing (我在玩-玩冰箱), No.188, Longchang, ☏ +886 960706209, [email protected]. 08:30-16:00, closed Tu. Specialises in brunch. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Dulan Cape Cafe (都蘭海角咖啡), No.14–10, 47th Neighborhood, ☏ +886 903262923. 11:30–17:00, closed M F. A cafe serving western-style cuisine overlooking the sea. (updated Nov 2025) 4 Marino's Kitchen (馬利諾廚房), No. 436-3 Dulan Village (Hwy 11) (on the north side of town across the bridge), ☏ +886 89531848. 10:00–18:00. Excellent fresh baked bread and homemade sauces all week, Saturday and Sunday fresh pasta meals, including soup/salad, fresh bread and drink. Owned and operated by Dave and Rolly Marino. (updated Nov 2025)

Drink & nightlife

1 Coffee Box Dulan (都蘭咖啡車廂), No. 1, Qianqiao Industry Road, ☏ +886 988779333. Sa Su 13:00–17:00. A quaint little cafe housed inside a repurposed train car. (updated Nov 2025)

Sleep

1 Donghe Surf Shop & Hostel (東河民宿), No.60, Nandonghe, ☏ +886 965665993. Offers surfing lessons. Dorm: NT$400-700, double: NT$1,200-2,200. (updated Nov 2025) 2 Low Pressure Restaurant and Guesthouse (熱帶低氣壓餐廳), No.108, ☏ +886 937579522, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Surf lessons available. Double: NT$1,500-3,400. (updated Nov 2025) 3 Jinzun Surf House (金樽衝浪小屋), No.23, Jinzun, ☏ +886 972789821, [email protected]. Work exchange. (updated Nov 2025)