Taichung｜Shansulin & Giant's Hand Guided Tour + Local Cuisine + Millet-cured Meat Making Experience｜Taoshan Tribe

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Delve into Taiwan's largest pristine mountain, the Surin Forest, and the Giant's Hand. Savor a tribal meal, experience making millet-cured meat, and experience the Atayal people's reverence for nature and their ancestors. Book your eco-tour now through Over The Planet!

- Important Information -

Meeting time: 09:00
Meeting place: Habao Coffee House (No. 73-2, Taoshan Lane, Section 1, Dongqi Road, Heping District, Taichung City 424)
Estimated duration: 2 hours Luggage regulations: Large luggage is not allowed

【Mountain Surin】

The "Shansu Forest," located in the Taoshan Tribe of Taichung's Heping District, is a traditional hunting ground for the Atayal people and the largest and most pristine sansu forest found in Taiwan, covering an estimated 50 hectares. Clusters of sansu, which grow epiphytically on tree trunks or canopies, are scattered across the cool, humid mid- to low-altitude forests. Their sprawling, undulating expanse resembles bursts of green fireworks, rising and falling one after another, a breathtaking sight. (The sansu fern is also known as the "bird's nest fern" because its nesting resemblance to a bird's nest on tree branches gives it the nickname "bird's nest fern.")

Giant's Hand

The giant's hand stands approximately 9 meters tall, its face meticulously detailed, its arms etched with veins and lines. Its eyes gaze skyward, its hands reaching for the sky, a lifelike gesture. The lush greenery surrounding it evokes a sense of inexplicable sadness. Locals say the statue was built to commemorate a worker who died while operating an excavator. When he was rescued, his body was half-buried in the soil. This monument serves as a commemoration of his final moments.

【Flavorful Meals】

Flavored cuisine not only reflects the culinary culture and cooking techniques of different regions but also represents the local people's love for food and respect for tradition. By tasting these flavored cuisines, people can better understand the unique characteristics of different cultures while enjoying a delicious culinary experience. Cuisine that blends mountain ingredients, hunting culture, and traditional cooking methods is often rich in flavor and nutritious, reflecting the Atayal people's respect and appreciation for nature and food.

【Millet marinated meat experience】

Experiencing the making of Atayal millet-cured meat offers a deeper understanding of Atayal culture and culinary traditions. This fun and meaningful activity allows you to personally participate in the preparation of traditional delicacies and experience the charm of Indigenous culture.