Taitung’s treasures by the sea

When in Taitung, do not miss Sanxiantai (above), a little islet with three giant boulders facing the Pacific Ocean. At end of an unmarked road in this area, one can soak in views of the sea while watching fishermen in action. - Photo from Taiwan Tourism Bureau

Facing the Pacific Ocean, this Taiwanese county embraces its natural beauty, from beaches and lakes to mountains and parks

AS cars whiz by before us and with the roar of the Pacific Ocean at our backs, one of the most powerful men in Taiwan’s aboriginal Puyuma tribe is being scolded.