Bai Lan Tribe Introduction
Wufeng Township's Taoshan is renowned for its leisure and tourism fruit-picking tours, with the Balan tribe gaining fame for planting temperate fruits and vegetables, particularly the “sweet persimmons” and peaches introduced from Japan. Residents mainly rely on the cultivation of peaches, sweet persimmons, and highland vegetables for their economic livelihood. The peaches are the star fruit of the Balan tribe, boasting full, fragrant, and sweet-tasting flesh that leaves a lasting impression. The peach harvest season is in August and September, while kiwis are available in October, and there are also crispy, sweet highland vegetables such as cabbage and bok choy to taste fresh. The Balan tribe is located in the southwestern corner of Wufeng Township, nestled within the towering mountains, forming a traditional Atayal tribe community that has preserved its pristine natural forest scenery due to its remote geographical location. Situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters, mountain clouds and fog often rise in the afternoons. Currently, there are several homestays in the Balan tribe, all run by local Atayal fruit farmers who have transitioned to this industry. They offer a blend of ecological tours, hunting experiences, fruit-picking tourism, traditional weaving classes, and Atayal cuisine, allowing visitors to deeply experience Atayal culture. From sunrise to sunset, the beautiful scenery of Balan is abundant, with untouched original bamboo forest hiking trails, boundless seas of clouds, historical remnants of ancient artillery from the Japanese colonial period, and relaxing hot spring baths, all available for a firsthand experience in the Balan tribe.
