The name 'Makabahai' is derived from the language of the local indigenous people, signifying a place of gathering or home.
The park serves as a key node in the Taitung County coastal bicycle trail system, which spans over 20 kilometers.
The site was developed to repurpose coastal land into a multifunctional space that respects the area's ancestral maritime history.
Design motifs throughout the park are heavily influenced by the traditional crafts and weaving patterns of Taitung’s Austronesian communities.
Makabahai Park is a coastal recreational area located in Taitung City, characterized by its integration of indigenous Austronesian cultural elements and Pacific Ocean frontage. The park features extensive paved paths suitable for cycling and walking that connect to the broader Taitung Seaside Park network. It serves as a public space for community gatherings, local festivals, and open-air performances. The site includes symbolic installations reflecting the heritage of the local Puyuma and Amis tribes. Its geography provides direct access to the coastline, offering unobstructed views of the sunrise over the Pacific. The area is maintained as a green corridor that transitions from urban Taitung toward the sea.
The large, stylized indigenous-inspired sculptural installations overlooking the Pacific coastline.
Bring a bicycle to fully explore the connected coastal trail network.
Wear sunscreen and head protection as the coastal area has limited natural shade.
Visit during the early morning to catch the sunrise over the ocean.
Attempting to swim in the ocean directly off the park's coast, as the currents can be dangerous and are not monitored for swimming.
Respect public art installations and indigenous markers; do not climb on cultural sculptures.
