I took a round trip on December 9, 2025. Train enthusiasts should definitely take this trip. It costs about twice as much and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes compared to regular travel (normally about 3,000 yen round trip, about 1 hour and 20 minutes one way), but considering the TRA's low fares, 7,000 yen round trip, about 3 hours one way, doesn't seem expensive or slow to me. The outbound journey is from Fangliao to Taitung, and the return journey is the opposite, but the outbound journey seems to be more popular. On the outbound journey, you'll get a TRA bento box and dessert. On the return journey, you'll get a donut and drink. The train stops at different stations: Karuku, Dawu, and Taimali, and you can exit the ticket gates. There are other stops, but they are waiting areas for passing trains, so you can't get off. The view of the Pacific Ocean from the window after Dawu is the highlight. On the return journey, there's a guided tour for about an hour in Jinlun. The only other stop is Fangshan, the southernmost station on the TRA. The highlight of the return trip is the sunset view from Fangshan to Fangliao, but it was cloudy on the day I took the trip and I couldn't see it. The only drawback is that the guide only speaks Chinese, so if you can tolerate that, I recommend you take the trip. I don't speak Chinese, but I enjoyed it very much.
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Fangliao Township Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Fangliao Township year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 23–28°C. The climate is warm and comfortable, with abundant sunshine and sparse rainfall, making it pleasant. Common activities: outdoor excursions, beach walks, enjoying coastal scenery. Recommended attire: short-sleeved shirts, light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, sun protection.
Summer (June–August): Average 28–30°C. The climate is hot with strong sunshine. Rainfall increases relative to spring but is still not high, and humidity is higher. Common activities: water activities, playing at the beach, evening strolls to escape the heat. Recommended attire: short-sleeved shirts, shorts, light and breathable clothing, sun protection, hats, sunglasses.
Autumn (September–November): Average 24–29°C. The climate is warm and comfortable with gentle sunshine. Rainfall is relatively higher this season compared to the rest of the year. Common activities: outdoor excursions, cycling, seaside walks, enjoying seafood. Recommended attire: short-sleeved shirts, light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets.
Winter (December–February): Average 20–23°C. The climate is warm and pleasant with abundant sunshine and sparse rainfall. The air is dry, making it suitable for escaping the cold. Common activities: outdoor activities, escaping the cold, enjoying the warm sunshine. Recommended attire: short-sleeved shirts, light long-sleeved shirts, light jackets, light warm clothing.
Fangliao Township climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 25.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 87 mm / Summer humidity: 70-85% / Rainiest month: October
Fangliao Township monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
20°C
0.2
February
22.3°C
0.4
March
23.4°C
1
April
27.5°C
4.6
May
27.3°C
6.6
June
29.2°C
5.8
July
29.8°C
19.2
August
28.6°C
12.5
September
28.6°C
10.4
October
27°C
20.5
November
24.5°C
5.3
December
20.3°C
0.9
Fangliao Township weather for the next seven days
1/2
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
20.9°C/15.5°C
1/3
Saturday
Sunny
20.5°C/13.8°C
1/4
Sunday
Sunny
22°C/14.7°C
1/5
Monday
Sunny
23.7°C/15.5°C
1/6
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
23.1°C/16.1°C
1/7
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
22.5°C/15.6°C
1/8
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
19°C/13.9°C
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