鐵道台東線X行走在花東縱谷間
Railway Taitung Line X Walking through the East Rift Valley
台東線行經花蓮與台東，大小車站坐落在花東縱谷之間，讓火車成為絕佳的旅遊好夥伴，請盡情享受東台灣特有的慢活氣氛吧！
Taitung Line goes through Hualien and Taitung. The large and small stations are located in East Rift Valley. Taking the railway is an excellent way to travel in Eastern Taiwan. Just enjoy the unique atmosphere of slow life here!
新城站 | 前往太魯閣的入口
Xincheng Station | The Entrance to Taroko
新城車站以「門」為設計理念，建築造型呼應山脈與峽谷等意象，從這裡可以轉搭公車前往太魯閣國家公園，途經布洛灣、燕子口、天祥等景點，欣賞立霧溪將巨岩切割的鬼斧神工。
Taking “Door” as the design concept, the architectural modeling of the Xincheng Station matches the images of mountains and canyons. You can take a bus to Taroko National Park from here, passing Buluowan, Swallow Grotto, Tianxiang, and other attractions along the way.
新城老街也值得一訪，曾為國片《盛夏光年》劇照拍攝地的新城照相館，以諾亞方舟為造型的新城天主堂，還有書只借不賣的練習曲書店，都為小鎮增添文青風情。
Also, there are many attractions on Xincheng old street. Xincheng Photo Studio was the filming location of Taiwanese film - Eternal Summer. The shape of Xincheng Catholic Church looks like Noah’s Ark. In Etude bookstore, those books are not for sale, only for borrowing.
花蓮站 | 難忘七星潭的海
Hualien Station | The Unforgettable Qixingtan Beach
七星潭是花蓮是屬一屬二的觀海景點，在顏色不一的巨大岩石海岸，眺望遼闊的太平洋，晚間也是最佳的賞星地點。位於美崙山上的松園別館，擁有許多姿態獨特的老松，亦能眺望花蓮市與海景。
Qixingtan Beach is the best attraction for sea viewing in Hualien. People overlook the vast Pacific Ocean in the huge colorful rocky shore. It is also a best place for stargazing at night time. Pine Garden was established in 1942. There are so many unique old pines in the garden. You can also overlook the view of Hualien County and sea view here.
鳳林站 | 漫遊國際慢城
Fenglin Station | Rambling in International Slow City
鳳林鎮於2014年獲得國際慢城認證，走出火車站能感受這裡的樸實與緩慢。鳳林也是日據時代重要的日本移民村，可以一訪周邊的廖快菸樓、林田神社、移民村警察廳、校長夢工廠等日式建築古蹟。
Fenglin Township was awarded the Cittaslow International certification in 2014. It is also an important Japanese immigrant village during the Japanese colonial period. Recommending you to visit Liaokuai Tobacco Barn, Lin Tian Shrine, Immigrant Village Police Office, Principal Dream Factory, and other Japanese style historic sites.
這裡還有日據時期台灣東部三大林場之一的林田山林業文化園區，保留了當時的辦公廳舍、員工宿舍、運材機具、鐵軌、教堂，成為饒富意義的木業聚落。
Lintianshan Forestry Culture Park retains the office, staff dormitories, transport equipment, rails, and church from Japanese colonial period. It has become a meaningful wood industry settlement.
瑞穗站 | 喝最新鮮的牛乳
Ruisui Station | Drinking the Freshest Milk
來到瑞穗，一定要去瑞穗牧場喝鮮奶、看乳牛，牛乳周邊產品也都深受遊客喜愛！瑞穗也是秀姑巒溪泛舟的出發地，夏季不妨來這裡體驗刺激的泛舟旅程。往南有座北回歸線標誌公園，是環島遊客們最愛的拍照地點。
Drinking fresh milk and watching cows at Rareseed Ranch is a must-do thing; the other milk products are also popular among tourists! Ruisui is the starting point of
Xiuguluan River Rafting; it’s good to come and experience the thrilling rafting in summer. Ruisui Tropic of Cancer Marker is the favorite place of photo shooting for tourists.
玉里站 | 來一碗玉里麵
Yuli Station | Having a bowl of Yuli Noodles
玉里橋頭臭豆腐和玉里麵是不可錯過的美食小吃！臭豆腐又酥又軟，搭配泡菜、蘿蔔絲和九層塔，口味獨特。玉里麵以手工製程，口感特別Q彈，號稱「台式的日本拉麵」！
If you go to Yuli, Yuli Bridge Stinky Tofu and Yuli Noodles are the snacks those you can’t miss! Stinky tofu with kimchi, shredded radish, and basil, what a unique flavor! Yuli Noodles is very chewy, and it is also known as “Taiwan Style Japanese Ramen”!
池上站 | 走入稻香之中
Chishang Station | Walking into the Rice Fields
因為金城武聞名的伯朗大道，兩旁稻穗結滿時，金黃大地一路延伸到花東縱谷山腳下，美景感動許多來到這裡的遊客，無論是騎腳踏車或散散步都很適合。
The golden ears of rice of Mr. Brown Avenue, which is famous because of Takeshi Kaneshiro, extend all the way to the foot of the mountain. The gorgeous view makes a lot of tourists feel so touched. It is suitable to ride a bike or take a walk here.
山光水色的大坡池，有環池步道、草皮和波光粼粼的水面，讓人身心靈都能得到放鬆，每年夏季還有「竹筏季」，可以體驗傳統竹筏遊湖，非常有特色。
There are a circular walking trail and turf around the Dapo Pond. You will also see the pond rippled and sparkled; these make people feel so relaxed. Every summer, there is Bamboo Raft Festival. Tourists can experience a traditional bamboo raft pond tour.
鹿野站 | 怎麼能錯過熱氣球嘉年華
Luye Station |Don’t Miss the Taiwan International Balloon Festival
鹿野火車站小小的，卻是前往熱氣球嘉年華重要的交通站點。登上鹿野高台，每年七、八月，各種造型的熱氣球就會在草坪上一字排開，顏色繽紛有趣，是國際級活動！不妨順道至鹿野神社走走，日式鳥居很有異國感，而鄰近處的龍田綠色隧道和大草皮，也適合親子同遊，欣賞風景。
Luye Station is an important transportation stop for the Taiwan International Balloon Festival. Every July and August, different kinds of colorful hot-air balloons will be lined up at Luye Highland! It is also recommended to go to Luye Shrine and Luye Green Tunnel.
台東站 | 走入鐵花村的夜晚
Taitung Station | Walking into the Night of Tiehua Music Village
到了夜晚，台東市最熱鬧的區域非鐵花村莫屬！此區域前身為臺東火車站，如今轉變成結合文創、音樂、藝術、市集的多元空間，來這裡聽音樂、喝飲料，再逛逛附近小店，深度慢遊台東。
At night, the busiest area in Taitung City is definitely Tiehua Music Village; the predecessor was Taitung Railway Station; now, it has been transformed into a diversified space combining cultural creation, music, art, and market. It’s suitable for in-depth travel.
正氣路上的臭豆腐、湯圓、青草茶、米苔目、滷味等，則是台東必吃美食！
Talking about delicacies in Taitung, there are stinky tofu, rice ball, herb tea, mitaimu(a kind of rice noodle), and braised dishes on Zhengqi Road.
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