Jialan Village Introduction
Jialan Tribe is located on the north bank of the lower Taimali River in Jinpeng Township, originally known as Buliblosan, meaning "misty". During the Japanese colonial period, under the relocation policies of the Japanese government, it became a shared settlement for the Paiwan and Rukai tribes. This area is renowned for the famous open-air hot spring "Jinpeng Hot Springs," and gained media and public attention due to the Morakot typhoon disaster in 2009. Overcoming the challenges brought by the disaster, residents united to rebuild their homeland, transforming Jialan Tribe into an excellent destination for in-depth tribal tourism. Visitors to Jialan can book guided tours in advance, walking while listening to stories that convey the traditional wisdom and spirit passed down through generations. You can follow tribal farmers to the fields to harvest hibiscus, DIY and make hibiscus preserves, and then taste the sweet and sour hibiscus tea. After the agricultural experience, you can also enjoy the most authentic indigenous flavor meal, where local ingredients are paired with unique spices, creating special culinary methods unique to the tribe that will tantalize your taste buds. Under the guidance of tribal mothers, you can make colorful ceramic bead bracelets, with different colors holding various meanings, becoming the most meaningful souvenir of this journey.
