Zu Du Lan Township Handmade Soap Introduction
"Zudu Lan" is located in Dulan Village, and its name is derived from a playful pun based on Min Nan pronunciation. It is actually a handcrafted soap workshop established by a couple who, for the sake of their child's upbringing and lifestyle, resolutely resigned from their high-paying jobs in Taipei and returned to live in Taitung. Through repeated discussions, the couple selected the current location to create a cozy and comfortable living space together; the bright and spacious building, with its design-conscious form and appearance, often leads friends and first-time visitors to mistakenly think it is a特色民宿 (characteristic guesthouse). The handmade soaps are made using local materials from the east coast, including betel nut, tobacco, and millet, as key elements in their production and promotion. Not only do they emphasize meticulousness and persistence in the manufacturing process, but the packaging and sourcing of ingredients also involve collaborations with the Dulan tribe, fully showcasing the cultural features of the Dulan Amis people and allowing the humble rural handmade soap to embody the concept of returning to real life and telling the stories of the tribe.
