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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Donghe
東河鄉
Spend 1–2 days in Donghe for surf, mountain views and local food; longer only if you want multiple surf lessons.
Donghe is a small coastal township in Taitung County, reachable by Highway 11 or 23. Its main draws are the surf‑friendly beaches, Dulan Mountain (≈1,190 m) and the Dulan archaeological site. A single night covers the key sights and a surf lesson; a second night adds more surf time or a hike.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 東河鄉
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$600–900 excl. bed · Mid NT$900–1,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
Get in
By air
- TTT · Taitung Airport
- Bus or taxi; check transport options
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a scooter or car via Highway 11/23; most sights are within short distance.
See and do
Known for
- Surfing and surf schools
- Dulan Mountain
- Dulan archaeological site
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dulan Mountain | Drive or scooter north on Hwy 11 | check |
| Dulan Site (archaeological) | Drive east on Yuanshan Industry Rd | check |
Sleep
- Donghe Surf Shop & Hostel
- Dorm NT$400‑700, double NT$1,200‑2,200; surf lessons on site
- Low Pressure Restaurant and Guesthouse
- Double NT$1,500‑3,400; check‑in 15:00Double NT$1,500‑3,400; check‑in 3:00 PM
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Surf lessons depend on tide and weather; confirm availability before arrival.
- Typhoons can bring sudden heavy rain and road closures in summer months.
Donghe is low‑risk; main concerns are weather‑related road closures and surf‑lesson scheduling.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Donghe yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Surfing and surf schools
- Dulan Mountain
- Dulan archaeological site
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata Donghe: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Donghe, revision 5167815 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5167815
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Donghe東河鄉
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consulate in Kaohsiung; other nations use Taipei embassy.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/donghe). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.