Temples, Indigenous Culture and Thrills in North Pingtung ǀ Whirlwind Trip

Get even more inspiration for things to do in Taiwan with this exhilarating itinerary in Pingtung, Taiwan. Jump into an exciting day filled with history, culture, food and fun, as we head to Donggang and the surrounding area.

First, Kevin checks out one of the most impressive temples in Taiwan, Donglong Temple. This Taoist temple is dedicated to Lord Wen and holds some of the most important festivals honoring him. Here you can also learn more about the special rituals of cleansing and divination of the Taoist faith. During his trip, Kevin visits the Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park, a huge cultural preservation site for Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples. Kevin wanders through a former Japanese colonial military dependents’ village that has been transformed into a trendy spot with shops and cafés for people to enjoy.

There are also activities for thrill-seekers as Kevin takes a trip to the karting track and also takes to the skies to check out Pingtung by light aircraft! Plus, throughout the day, Kevin indulges in local delicacies, such as bluefin tuna sushi, Wanluan pork knuckles and hot pot Pingtung style! So get settled in and enjoy an exciting cultural adventure in Pingtung in this episode of Whirlwind Trip.

00:00 Whirlwind Trip: North Pingtung
00:45 The King Boat at Donglong Temple, Donggang Township
01:40 Cleansing Your Body and Divination Rituals at Donglong Temple
03:33 Huaqiao Fish Market, Donggang
04:25 Bluefin Tuna Sushi at Huaqiao Fish Market
05:10 Go Karting To Satisfy Your Need for Speed
07:50 Lunchtime: Wanluan Pork Knuckles
10:27 Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park
11:28 Learn About Taiwan’s Indigenous Communities’ Customs
13:47 Fly a Light Aircraft and See Pingtung From the Sky!
17:18 Shengli Star Village a Piece of Japanese Colonial History
19:08 Time for Hot Pot–Pingtung Style!

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