Tian Song Pi

Getting there

By train/bus Get off at Luodong Train Station. There is a Kuo-Kuang Bus stop in front of the train station about 50 meters to the right. Take the Sanshing and Dian Song Pi route and get off at Dian Song Pi.

By car Drive along Freeway No.5 from Taipei to Luodong, leaving the freeway at Luodong and connecting to Provincial Highway No.7 to Dian Song Pi. There are direction signs around the roads. It takes about two hours to get there.

By bus There are two companies providing service from Taipei to Luodong, which are Kamalan and Capital Star Bus, and the ticket for one person is around NT$120. There is a Kuo-Kuang Bus stop in front of the train station about 50 m to the right. Take the Sanshing and Dian Son Pi route and get off at Dian Son Pi.

Getting around

The best way to get around is taking bus or train to Luodong and then rent a scooter. There are scooter rental shops near the Luodong train station. Ride Provincial highway No.7 to Dian Song Pi. Do not forget to get a map from the rental shops or visitor information center at Luodong train station.

See

Old Dian Song Pi Train Station - Taipingshan used to be a forestry area, and the Dian Song Pi Train Station was the most important intersection of the San-shing area. Nowadays, instead of transporting logs, it has become a tourist attraction. Dian Song Pi Antique Culture Gallery -, ☏ +886 3-9892049. Displays ancient tools to show the history of the logging industry and early life of residents. If tourists want to visit, they have to make a reservation before going. #13 Ticket information: adult 30NT$, children NT$10 per person. Green Onion Culture Gallery - introduces the cultivation of green onions, and tourists can experience the agricultural lifestyle. The opening hours are 8:30-17:00 weekdays, 9:00-18:00 weekends and without admission fare.

Do

Hiking– There are many trails for experiencing the natural environment. You can follow the many interpretation signs which provide information on various plants. Bike Trip- There are also routes designed for bikers. Tourists can get information from the tourist center and get around the spots in the area. Most B&Bs provide bikes for their guests. Firefly Watching- Visitors can see fireflies at night from April to June. Rafting- Local residents plan rafting activities in En Nong River during summer time. You can get more information by checking the website of En Nong River Rafting. Make reservation in advance. TEL: (03)989-5566, FAX: (03)989-5576 Pear Harvesting - During July and August, people can experience the process of harvesting pears.

Buy

Huang’s Tea Factory -, ☏ +886 3 989-3199. It sells tea grown in Yilan.

Eat

Wei Zhen Xiang Po-Ba Store -, ☏ +886 3 989-2960. It sells the most famous dish in Sanshing township, Po-Ba (a kind of fried pork). A Po's Green Onion Pancake -, ☏ +886 3 989-2358. Pancakes filled with green onion are a local specialty. The vendor also sells uncooked pancakes to take home for NT$100/5 pieces. Sanshing Green Onion is well-known in Taiwan for its taste.

Drink & nightlife

Twenty-one tea house (21)-, ☏ +886 3 989-3149. Sells several kinds of drinks such as bubble tea, green tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Sleep

Constellation Home stay, ☏ +886 935-171783. They provide comfortable rooms for guests. The list price for one night is NT$3000/suite. Mian Nao Leisure Farm - They provide rooms with basic equipment. Besides, guests can see 500 Taiwan-native tree species. The list price for one night is NT$2500/suite. Guests can make a reservation by phone (TEL: (03)989-5566).