Recommended Travel Itinerary

Slow Food × East Coast Slow Travel

Day 1 · Coastal Flavors and Contemporary Slow Food Morning｜Arrival in Taitung · Elan Gorge Coffee (East Coast Coffee) Begin the journey with a cup of East Coast coffee in Taitung. Let the aroma and atmosphere gently slow your pace, easing into the everyday rhythm of coastal life and leaving spaciousness for the days ahead. Noon｜Chenggong Fishing Port Guided Tour Walk through Chenggong Fishing Port to get to know key East Coast fish species, fishing methods, and seasonal changes. Observe how the catch moves from ocean to market, and understand the link between sustainable fisheries and local food culture. Noon｜Qiyu Haiwei (Lunch) Enjoy a lunch centered on seasonal East Coast seafood. Cooking highlights the ingredients’ original flavors while introducing the fish sources and seasonal context, turning the dining table into a place to read the maritime terroir. Afternoon｜Fuding Life · Intertidal Zone Eco Tour Follow professional guides into the intertidal zone to learn about coastal landforms, tides, and rich biodiversity. Discover the wisdom of coexisting with the ocean and extend your understanding of food sources from a natural perspective. Dinner｜Mu Xi (Wooden House) Savor French-style cuisine crafted with local, seasonal Taitung ingredients. Fine plating and flavors reinterpret Slow Food values on a contemporary table, offering another way to sense and understand terroir. Overnight｜East Coast Accommodation Stay overnight along the East Coast, far from light pollution. Under a starry sky, accompanied by waves and night colors, allow body and mind to return to a natural rhythm and settle the day’s impressions.

Day 2 · Fermentation Culture and Everyday Flavors Morning｜Chu Li Niang Experience Take part in an Amis fermented sticky rice wine experience. Learn about the role of fermentation in Indigenous culture and the meaning of time and waiting. Hands-on practice reveals how flavor is shaped through patience, deepening your connection with Slow Food culture. Noon｜Taitung City Local Street Food Return to Taitung City to end the trip with local street food. From the everyday foodscape, revisit the terroir, culture, and life rhythm encountered along the way, placing a gentle period at the end of this Slow Travel experience.

Taitung Slow Food × East Coast Slow Travel and Rift Valley Slow Travel

Day 1 · Coastal Flavors and Contemporary Slow Food Morning｜Arrival in Taitung · Elan Gorge Coffee (East Coast Coffee) Start in Taitung with a cup of East Coast coffee. Through its flavor and the space’s ambience, let body and mind gradually shift rhythm, tuning into the everyday pace of coastal life and leaving room and leisure for what follows. Noon｜Chenggong Fishing Port Guided Tour Step into Chenggong Fishing Port to recognize main East Coast fish species, fishing methods, and seasonal cycles. Understand how the catch travels from sea to market and the relationship between sustainable fishing and local cuisine. Noon｜Qiyu Haiwei (Lunch) Enjoy a meal built around seasonal East Coast seafood. Cooking preserves the original taste of the ingredients while explaining fish origins and seasonal background, turning the table into a window onto maritime terroir. Afternoon｜Fuding Life · Intertidal Zone Eco Tour Enter the intertidal zone with a professional guide, learning about coastal geomorphology, tides, and diverse marine life. Grasp the wisdom of living with the sea and expand your view of where food comes from. Dinner｜Mu Xi (Wooden House) Dine on French-inspired dishes made with local, seasonal Taitung produce. Through refined culinary expression, the spirit of Slow Food is translated into a modern dining experience, revealing terroir in a new form. Overnight｜East Coast Accommodation Spend the night on the East Coast under minimal light pollution. Between ocean sounds and shifting night colors, let yourself reset to a natural rhythm and integrate the day’s experiences.

Day 2 · Rift Valley Culture and Tea Aroma Morning｜Haiduan Kanding Bunun Tribe · Gaiana Workshop Visit a Bunun community to explore the central role of millet in daily life. Through introductions to planting, harvesting, and cooking, learn its importance in rituals and food culture. Enjoy a millet-focused meal at Gaiana Workshop to deepen cultural dialogue and understanding. Afternoon｜Red Oolong Cooperative Visit the Red Oolong Cooperative to taste Taitung Red Oolong and learn about its processing, flavor profile, and industry background. Through tea tasting, feel how Rift Valley climate and soil shape the layered fragrance of this unique tea. End｜End of Slow Travel With the taste of tea still on your palate, the Slow Travel journey gently comes to an end.