Nan Tian Coastal Recreation Park Introduction
Nantian Coastal Wetland Park is located between the Upper Nantian and Lower Nantian villages in Daren Township. You can reach it by turning from Taiwan Highway No. 9 onto Taiwan Highway No. 26 and proceeding about 200 meters to see the vast Pacific Ocean where you can enjoy the diverse beauty of the ocean that changes with the weather. Strolling through the park, you can feel the gentle breeze. Alongside the wetland park, the coast features Nantian stones, which are black with white quartz attached. Each Nantian stone has a unique pattern and a remarkably smooth surface, making them a target for many stone collectors. (Note: The Taitung County Government has announced a ban on taking Nantian stones, so visitors are encouraged to appreciate their beauty on the beach!) In addition to Nantian Coastal Wetland Park, you can also visit the nearby Nantian Village and the Nantian Cultural Scenery Observation Deck within a short drive. The southernmost Nantian Village in Taitung is a settlement of the Paiwan people, who have collectively created the "Village Library" as a place for knowledge and wisdom. The exterior of the library features totems like the hundred-step snake and ladybug, rich in Paiwan cultural characteristics. The Nantian Cultural Scenery Observation Deck overlooks the wetland park and Nantian Village. Next to the observation deck, there is a cultural cycling path in Daren Township that is 500 meters one way, allowing you to climb up for a broader view of the ocean!
