Mr Brown Avenue — Attraction in Chishang

Queued for Photos with a Tree and Teapot

A tree suddenly became a tourist destination after it appeared in an advertisement from a Taiwanese airline. The advertisement starred Taiwanese-Japanese mixed actor Takeshi Kaneshiro. Thousands of people come every day just to take pictures with a tree and a bronze teapot.

In the ad titled "I See You" shows Takeshi sipping tea under a tree. In the middle of a green rice field bund. With a typical rural Taiwan road set in the mountains.

Of course the view makes all who see smitten. Including tourists who already miss the beautiful village atmosphere. This can be found in the small town of Chisang, Taitung District, Taiwan.

That location is known as Mr. Brown Avenue. To go down the road, you must use the bicycle or electric vehicle provided. Cars are prohibited from passing there. The rent is quite cheap. Starting from 100-600 NT. The sapeda electric model varies, some are single to have a capacity of six people.

From the bicycle rental place, you have to pedal for almost 1 kilometer. But take it easy, will not be bored during the location. The expanse of rice fields and views that are served make it at home. But be careful because there are no fences that limit the road and rice fields.

Pay attention to guard when crossing the road. There is a sign where exactly Takeshi was when shooting at this location. You can take a break for a photo, like in an ad.

Once in the Takeshiro Tree tourists will see a tree as high as 5 meters. Under the tree called Jia Dong Shu there was a bronze teapot. Similar to what Takeshi used.

Yes, the teapot and the tree have become iconic tours on Mr Brown Avenue. You have to be willing to stand in line, to hang out with tourists who want to take pictures. Posing like Takeshi.

Unfortunately the tree had fallen last year. When typhoons hit Chisang and some Taiwan. Fortunately the tree did not die and can be seen until now.

After getting tired of queuing for photos, you can continue your tour around the village. See an irrigation wheel with a diameter of 4 meters. Or a unique temple that stands between rice fields. Passing swerving roads with mountain views.

Then saw a marble chunk that became a monument. Yes, the milky white stones are a reminder for residents. That the building area is not allowed to build buildings at all. If you do not force it will be given a supply of water and electricity.

Unfortunately there are those who are desperate. Building a house in the form of there. What became a true threat happened, he was isolated by the residents. Without electricity and without water. Finally the person moved because they did not feel at home. Now it's a pile with...

Nice place albeit slightly touristy. Came end may and the crosswinds were very strong and potentially dangerous for an inexperienced rider on a lightweight scooter enroute to the location on highway 9. Doable but...

Get the electric taxi car and go nuts! What could be more fun than cruising the rice fields in an electric two seater yellow cab? And beautiful scenery on...