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Dawu Coastal Park

A seaside leisure space beside the fishing harbor at the southern end of the South-Link Line, combining ocean views with everyday fishing life
📍 Taitung · Dawu Township · Dawu Village🏞️ Nature🔖 Coastal Park · Boardwalk · Dawu Fishing Harbor

Dawu Coastal Park sits adjacent to Dawu Fishing Harbor, featuring a wooden boardwalk and viewing platform facing the southern mouth of the Taiwan Strait. It is one of the few coastal stops along the South-Link Highway where visitors can pull over, step out, and take in the sea. The daily rhythms of the harbor and the ocean scenery exist side by side, reflecting the character of this community at the southern end of the South-Link Line.

Highlights of Dawu Coastal Park

Dawu Township is located along the South-Link Highway at the southernmost tip of Taitung County, and is an important settlement where Provincial Highway 9 meets the South-Link Highway. Dawu Coastal Park sits next to Dawu Fishing Harbor. The shoreline is mainly protected by tetrapods, and a wooden boardwalk extends along the coast inside the park, providing a space for a seaside walk. From the viewing platform you can look out toward the southern mouth of the Bashi Channel; the view is wide on clear days.

Dawu Fishing Harbor is one of the main fishing communities along the South-Link Line. The harbor is home to a variety of fishing vessels, and early morning and dusk are the most active times for boats coming and going. At the harborside you can observe catches of swordfish, mahi-mahi, and other species from the southern waters, as well as the daily routines of local fishermen. Though the Dawu township center is small, basic supply shops are available, making it one of the few settlements along the South-Link Highway where visitors can rest.

How to make the most of your visit

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Boardwalk strollWalk along the boardwalk by the coast, taking in the open sea breeze off the South-Link Strait. At dusk the setting sun faces the sea horizon, casting soft light.
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Harbor watchingBetween 5 and 7 a.m. or 4 and 6 p.m. are peak times for fishing boat operations. Stand at the harborside and quietly watch fishermen unloading cargo and boats moving in and out.
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Viewing platform panoramaThe park's viewing platform looks southwest, offering a view of the terrain where the Bashi Channel and the South-Link mountain range meet — well suited for wide-angle compositions.
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Local food resupplyDawu township center has simple eateries and snack shops, making it one of the few places to eat along the South-Link Highway — a convenient mid-trip rest stop on long drives.

Practical information

Getting there & time

  • Located beside the township center of Dawu along Provincial Highway 9, about 1 hour south of Taitung City by car; from the Pingdong direction on the South-Link Highway, it is about 30 minutes to Fenggang.
  • The park is open at all times. Sun protection is essential in summer; northeast monsoon winds are strong in winter and waves can be high — do not approach the edge of the tetrapod breakwater.

Nearby connections

  • Heading north you can connect to Duoliang Station and the Taimali coastline; heading south over the South-Link pass leads to Fenggang and Sichongxi Hot Spring in Pingtung.
  • The Dawu gas station is one of the last fueling points on the South-Link section; it is advisable to fill up before a long journey.

Sources: Dawu Township Office; Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation, South-Link Highway information. Photos pending Dio's on-site photography.

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