Travel Guide: Chiban Green Wave YES, Chishang, Taitung

Introduction

Nestled in the heart of Chishang Township, Taitung County, 池畔綠波YES (Chiban Green Wave YES) is a cozy, budget-friendly homestay that puts East Taiwan’s most iconic pastoral landscapes right at your doorstep. Far from the crowded coastal resorts of Taitung, this intimate property caters to slow travelers, cyclists, and nature lovers eager to experience the quiet magic of Chishang’s rolling rice paddies and friendly small-town vibe. Whether you’re stopping over on a cross-Taitung cycling trip or planning a weekend getaway to disconnect from city life, this homestay delivers comfort and convenience in equal measure.

Hotel Overview

Located at No. 249, Zhongshan Road, Chishang Township, 池畔綠波YES puts you steps from Chishang’s main street, where local breakfast shops, traditional snack stalls, and bike rental depots cluster. All guest rooms are non-smoking, soundproofed, and fitted with air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. Each room comes with a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries, a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper, plus a choice of soaking tub or walk-in shower. In-room conveniences include a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, mini-fridge, bedside charging outlets, and free Wi-Fi available across the entire property. Many rooms open onto private balconies or sunny terraces, where you can sip morning tea while watching the town wake up. The homestay offers daily cleaning service, free luggage storage, and on-site lockers for your belongings. For guests looking to explore, the property arranges bicycle rental for off-site cycling adventures. Note that the property has no on-site parking and upper floors are only accessible via stairs, so plan accordingly if you have heavy luggage or limited mobility. Only Mandarin Chinese is spoken by staff, so having a translation app handy is helpful for international guests.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions sit within a 15-minute ride or walk from the homestay:

• Dapo Pond: Just 10 minutes by bike from 池畔綠波YES, this scenic freshwater pond is surrounded by willow trees and rice paddies, with shaded walking paths and wooden pavilions perfect for picnics. It’s one of the best spots in Chishang to catch sunset reflections on the water, and birdwatchers often spot egrets and migratory waterfowl here year-round.
• Mr. Brown Avenue: The iconic stretch of country road flanked by endless golden rice paddies is less than 3 kilometers from the homestay. Made famous by a popular 1980s beer commercial, this is Chishang’s most photographed spot, ideal for slow cycling or leisurely strolls between paddies.
• Chishang Rice Museum: Housed in a former colonial-era rice storage warehouse, this small museum in central Chishang is five minutes on foot from the homestay. It explores the region’s 100-year history of rice cultivation, with interactive exhibits on traditional farming methods and samples of Chishang’s famous premium rice to purchase.

Travel Tips

Since the property has no on-site parking, if you’re driving, use the paid public parking lot 3 minutes’ walk from the homestay on Zhongshan Road. The best time to visit is between June and October, when the rice paddies turn golden, and you can enjoy breakfast of Chishang rice congee or mochi at the local stalls right down the street. Book well in advance during harvest season (mid-June to early July and late September to early October), when Chishang fills with cyclists and photographers. Bring comfortable walking or cycling shoes