Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park Introduction
The Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park is located in Beiye Village, Majia Township, Pingtung County, covering an area of 82.65 hectares. The main visiting areas are divided into five sections: Makara Wan, Babu Valley Bay, Tamalu Wan, Nalu Wan, and Fugu Bay, showcasing the distinctive artifacts, traditional architecture, and song and dance culture of Taiwan’s nine major indigenous tribes. It vividly presents the life of the indigenous peoples, serving as a museum of indigenous culture nestled within the mountains and forests. The Makara Wan area is the first stop for visitors entering the park, featuring the administrative center, tourist information center, and accommodation for travelers. To help visitors gain an initial understanding of the indigenous homelands, the tourist information center is equipped with detailed information about indigenous culture and tourism, acting as an information replenishment station before visiting the park. The Babu Valley Bay area includes a guided tour station, exhibition hall for artifacts, craft street, and octagonal exhibition hall. The artifact exhibition hall mainly displays daily utensils used by various indigenous tribes, witnessing and understanding their life wisdom and trajectories; the craft street showcases exquisite handmade crafts by indigenous peoples; and the octagonal exhibition hall serves as a gallery for works by indigenous artists, allowing visitors to engage in close conversations with these creators. The Tamalu Wan area allows visitors to explore traditional houses of the Atayal, Saisiyat, Taroko, Puyuma, Amis, Yami, and Kavalan tribes through physical exhibits. It also offers cultural experience activities such as Atayal facial tattoos, Saisiyat hip-shaking bells, and Puyuma swinging. The Nalu Wan area features an open-air stage for song and dance festivals, viewing platforms, the Nalu Wan circular theater, and lifestyle exhibition hall. The Nalu Wan circular theater is an indoor venue for traditional performances by indigenous tribes that can accommodate up to 2,000 people to enjoy indigenous song and dance presentations. The show's content is diverse, changing every month, making it a must-see attraction within the culture park. Fugu Bay showcases traditional houses of the Tsou, Bunun, Paiwan, Rukai, and Shao tribes. Notably, resident artists collaborate here to create art, experiencing the creative process and spirit together, actively exploring the unlimited possibilities of indigenous artistic culture. Due to the vast area of the culture park, if visitors are physically able, they can choose to hike through the park. Otherwise, they can also ride the free park shuttle, enjoying the picturesque mountains and the charm of indigenous arts from a comfortable seat.
