What draws people to one of Taiwan’s most remote counties — and convinces some to stay? br br In the fifth and final episode of our series “Where’s the Taitung County Chief Taking Us?” Andrew Ryan explores how Taitung is becoming an unexpected destination for digital nomads, creatives, and independent thinkers seeking space, quiet and community.br br As more people rethink where — and how — they want to live and work, Taitung’s slower pace and dramatic landscapes are gaining attention. From coastal towns to mountain valleys, newcomers are finding room to focus, create and connect.br br The episode also visits one of Taiwan’s most remote independent bookstores — a place that reflects Taitung’s appeal: thoughtful, unhurried and deeply rooted in its surroundings.br br As Andrew’s journey comes to an end, the series asks a larger question: in a fast-moving world, what does it mean to slow down — and where can that lead?br br WATCH other episodes of Andrew Ryan’s journey through Taitung County in our series playlist for "Where’s the County Chief Taking Us?” br [Taiwan’s Mayors and County Chiefs]br Taiwan is home to 13 county chiefs, six mayors of special municipalities (New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung) and three mayors of provincial cities. These elected officials serve a maximum four-year term, and can be re-elected for one additional term. The first episodes of the series aired prior to the local elections in 2022.