View into Taitung City from Carp Hill

Taitung City (Chinese: 台東市; pinyin: Táidōngshì; Wade-Giles: T'ai-tung shih; POJ: Tâi-tang-chhī) is the capital of Taitung County, Taiwan Province of the Republic of China. It lies on the southeast coast of Taiwan facing the Pacific Ocean.

The city is served by Taitung Airport. Taitung is a gateway to Green Island and Orchid Island, both of which are very popular among Taiwanese tourists.

[edit] History

Taitung was not settled by Han Chinese until the late 19th century.

[edit] Attractions

• National Museum of Prehistory

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Coordinates: 22°45′30″N 121°08′40″E / 22.75833°N 121.14444°E / 22.75833; 121.14444

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