Rare, Local Delights You Won't Find Anywhere Else! Taste the unique mountain dishes of the area and come in contact with Indigenous culture. The passionate nature of the Indigenous people and their delicious food will allow you to realize that the world is really just one big family! Leave for home with a warm feeling in your heart and stomach!
DAY 1
Taiwan Aboriginal Culture Park
The Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park can be found in Beiye Village of Majia Township in Pingtung. Formerly the Majia Cultural Village, the Cultural Park was established in 1985 and covers an area of 82 hectares, where Paiwan and Lukai communities can be found in the adjacency. The Cultural Park aims to present and preserve Taiwan’s indigenous culture and is said to be the largest outdoor indigenous museum presenting the greatest research value in Taiwan.
Rinari Tribe
Must-try: Indigenous cuisine
Linali Village can be found in Majia Township of Pingtung. The community is surrounded by forests and mountains and offers a great view of the picturesque Pingbei Plain. Visitors are recommended to spend over half a day in the village, visiting the tribal shopping street, tribal art studios, the visitor center, and Lily Elementary School. They can even book a tour from the community development association.
DAY 2
Shenshan Waterfall
Must-eat: Shenshan Aiyu, Millet donuts
Shenshan Waterfall lies hidden within the hills at 39K on Provincial Highway 24 toward the connection road to Jiamu community. Surrounded by nature, visitors feel as if they have stepped into paradise while enjoying the icy waters and the magnificent mountain range. A 20-minute downhill walk from the entrance is required, but visitors will pass by 3 platforms and an exciting and thrilling rope bridge along the way. Enjoy the beauty of nature, including the dazzling, gem-like waters beneath the waterfall.
*Shenshan Waterfall is not yet open to the public. For more information, please contact Wutai Township Office.
Yanban (Slate) Lane
Must-try: Coffee, Barbecue, Indigenous cuisine
The Slate Stone Alley can be found in the Wutai Tribe. As its name shows, the alley is paved with slate stones. The 500-meter alley mimics the way a Deinagkistrodon slithers and is decorated with clay pots on both sides. Traveling on the alley, visitors can follow road signs decorated with lily, Deinagkistrodon, and clouded leopard totems, as if they were on an adventure.