Dawu (Chinese: 大武鄉, Dàwǔ Xiāng) is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.
Understand
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
By rail
The township is accessible via the following TRA stations:
- 1 Dawu railway station (大武車站).
- 2 Guzhuang Signal railway station (古莊車站). Guzhuang is the second least used TRA station, according to the TRA report on Volume of Passenger & Freight Traffic announced in 2015, 281 passengers boarding and 470 passengers alighting.
Get around
22°22′0″N 120°54′0″E
Map of DawuSee
History and culture
- 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
- 3 Beigung Temple (北隆宮), ☏ 88689791777.
Do
Parks and nature
- 1 Dawu Coast Park (大武濱海公園).
Hiking
- 2 Dawu Seaview Trail (大武觀海步道), ☏ 88689791340. A hiking trail that follows the mountains by the coast.
Buy
Eat
- 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
- 3 Dawu Night Market (大武夜市). Wed: 18:00-22:00. A typical Taiwan-style night market selling snack and a variety of other things.