Taiwan Indigenous Cultural 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 main visiting areas are divided into five zones: Makalawan, Babagu Bay, Tamalu Bay, Naluwan, and Fugui Bay, each showcasing the unique artifacts, traditional architecture, and song and dance culture of the nine major indigenous groups, providing a vivid representation of indigenous life. It is a hidden indigenous cultural museum nestled in the mountains. The Makalawan area is the first stop for visitors entering the park, featuring the administration center, tourist information center, and accommodation area. To help travelers get a preliminary understanding of the indigenous homeland, the tourist information center is equipped with detailed resources on indigenous cultures, serving as an information hub before exploring the park. The Babagu Bay area includes a park guide explanation station, artifact exhibition hall, craft street, and octagonal exhibition hall. The artifact exhibition hall primarily displays the daily items of the various indigenous groups, allowing visitors to witness and understand the wisdom and life trajectory of indigenous peoples; the craft street showcases exquisite handmade products from indigenous artists; the octagonal exhibition hall serves as a venue for showcasing the works of indigenous artists and offers visitors the opportunity to engage in close conversations with indigenous creators. The Tamalu Bay area allows visitors to explore the traditional dwellings of the Atayal, Saisiyat, Taroko, Puyuma, Amis, Yami, and Kavalan tribes through physical representations, and offers cultural experience activities such as Atayal tattooing, Saisiyat hip-shaking bells, and Puyuma swings. The Naluwan area features an outdoor stage for singing and dancing festivals, a viewing platform, the Naluwan circular theater, and a lifestyle exhibition hall. The Naluwan circular theater is an indoor venue for traditional performances by indigenous tribes, accommodating 2,000 people to enjoy performances of indigenous song and dance; the content of the performances varies each month, making it a must-visit place in the cultural park. Fugui Bay showcases the traditional dwellings of the Tsou, Bunun, Paiwan, Rukai, and Shao tribes. Notably, resident artists come here to co-create, allowing visitors to experience the process and spirit of creation while actively exploring the infinite possibilities of indigenous artistic culture. Due to the expansive area of the cultural park, visitors with sufficient stamina can choose to hike throughout the park; alternatively, they can take the free park shuttle bus, enjoying the scenic views of verdant mountains and indigenous art along the way, which adds a unique flavor to their experience.
