Taiwan Aboriginal Culture Park Introduction
The Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park is located in Beiye Village, Majia Township, Pingtung County, covering an area of 82.65 hectares. The visitor areas are mainly divided into five sections: Makalawan, Babagubay, Tamalu Bay, Naluwan, and Fugubay, each showcasing the unique artifacts, traditional architecture, and song and dance culture of nine major indigenous peoples, vividly presenting the lifestyle of the indigenous community. It serves as a museum of indigenous culture hidden in the mountains and forests. The Makalawan area is the first stop for visitors entering the park, with main facilities including the administrative center, a tourist information center, and traveler accommodation. To help travelers gain a preliminary understanding of the indigenous homeland, detailed information on indigenous cultural tourism is provided at the tourist information center as a supplement before entering the park. The Babagubay area has a guided tour explanation station, an artifact exhibition hall, a craft street, and a special exhibition hall in the octagonal tower. The artifact exhibition hall mainly showcases the living utensils of various indigenous peoples, allowing visitors to witness and understand the life wisdom and life trajectories of indigenous groups; the craft street showcases exquisite handmade crafts by indigenous peoples; and the octagonal tower special exhibition hall serves as an exhibition space for works by indigenous artists and allows visitors to engage in close conversations with indigenous art creators. The Tamalu Bay area offers a physical representation of traditional dwellings from the Atayal, Saisiyat, Truku, Puyuma, Amis, Yami, and Kavalan tribes, as well as cultural experience activities like Atayal facial tattoos, Saisiyat hip-shaking bells, and Puyuma swings. The Naluwan area features an outdoor song and dance festival venue, viewing platforms, the Naluwan circular theater, and a lifestyle exhibition hall. The Naluwan circular theater is an indoor venue for traditional performances by indigenous tribes that can accommodate 2,000 people to watch indigenous song and dance performances, with varying performances every month, making it a must-visit place in the cultural park. Fugubay showcases the traditional dwellings of the Tsou, Bunun, Paiwan, Rukai, and Shao tribes. Notably, resident artists will collaborate on-site, experiencing the creative process and spirit together, actively exploring the infinite possibilities of indigenous art and culture. Due to the vast area of the cultural park, if visitors’ physical condition permits, they can hike to explore the park; otherwise, there is the option to take a free park shuttle to enjoy the scenic mountains and the charm of indigenous art in a leisurely manner.
