Majia Township
Hometown of Waterfalls
Machia Township has beautiful natural scenery and abundant waterfall resources. The most distinctive tourist spots in the area are the Indigenous Cultural Park and Liangshan Waterfall.
Machia Township has six villages under its jurisdiction, including Beiye Village, Liangshan Village, Jiayi Village, Paiwan Village, Majia Village, and Sanhe Village, with Paiwan people as the primary residents. A trip to Majia Township will allow you to experience the simplest mountain scenery and the life and culture of the indigenous people.
Travel Guide
- "Liangshan Recreation Area" is the best place to escape the heat in summer, watch waterfalls, and get close to nature.
- Go to " Payuwan" to see the stone houses and learn about the history of the Paiwan people.
Popular Attractions
Local Specialties
- Red-Flesh PlumsPlums have abundant natural carbohydrates, vitamins B and C, calcium, and potassium. In addition to being served as fruit, they can also can be made into juices, preserved as prunes, made into jams, or brewed into wines. Plum products can expedite alcohol metabolism, refresh, enhance appetite, and prevent constipation. Source: Taoyuan Township office
- MilletMillet was the major staple for Indigenous people during the Japanese colonial period. Now it is an essential offering at the altar during the harvest festival. It represents the vitality, stamina and cultural spirit of Indigenous people. Millet can endure drought, resist blight, and it can also be stored for prolonged periods. The stem can be weaved to make containers. It is a hardy crop and precious gift from heaven to help humans survive difficult times.
- Paiwan SculptureThe Paiwan tribe is famous for their artistic accomplishments, especially in sculpture, cloth making, and clay pots. Collectors in Taiwan and overseas also consider these art pieces very valuable and treasure them very much. Source: Pingtung County government
Themed Itineraries
Remind
★ Please do not visit the residents' houses at will when entering the tribe.
★ Please pay attention to the climate when going to mountain scenic spots.
★ Please pay attention to the climate when going to mountain scenic spots.
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