Taichung｜Atayal Weaving Experience + Maifuping Trail + Local Food｜Shuangqi Tribe

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Explore the Maifuping Nature Trail along the Da'an River, visit traditional Atayal houses and weaving crafts, and enjoy a tribal-style meal that blends hunting culture with mountain ingredients, gaining a deeper understanding of the Atayal people. Book your eco-tour now through Over The Planet!

- Important Information -

Meeting time: 09:00
Meeting place: Shuangqi 921 Memorial Park (Section 2, Dongqi Road, Heping District, Taichung City)
Estimated duration: 4 hours Luggage regulations: Large luggage is not allowed

【Traditional House】

Take traditional bamboo houses, for example. Early residents would find time during busy farming season to chop and split bamboo to build their homes, taking a year to complete. Lookout towers were also built at the front and back of the houses, providing a commanding view to protect the tribe from invasion.

The Maifuping Hiking Trail is a 2.6-kilometer-long hiking trail. It begins near the Ziyouli Village Office in Heping District, cutting across the Taoshuyuan Mountain Trail and ending at Dongqi Road Section 2. Located in Heping District, west of Taichung City, along the Da'an River, the trail is located in Shuangqi Tribe, a settlement of the Beishi Group of the Atayal people. It lies adjacent to the southwestward main ridge of the Xueshan Mountain Range and boasts rich natural forest resources, diverse biodiversity, and a unique collection of indigenous cultures. The trail begins at the Ziyouli Trail entrance and ends at the Dongqi Road Trail entrance. Highlights include a natural stone stairway highpoint, a red brick water tower, ruins of a water canal, a breathtaking century-old beech trail, viewpoints, and a water diversion tunnel.

【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.

Atayal Weaving

The traditional weaving crafts of the Atayal people are not only practical but also rich in cultural significance. Woven products are not only daily necessities but also embody their traditions, beliefs, and lifestyle, reflecting their understanding and pursuit of nature, society, and life.