Wulai Old Street Introduction
"Wulai Old Street" refers to the area around Wulai Street, Waterfall Road, and the Loop Mountain Road, where the store signage is uniform, creating a tidy appearance. Most shops showcase indigenous characteristics, allowing visitors to taste mountain delicacies with indigenous flavors, such as charcoal-grilled wild boar, hot spring eggs, ginger rice, bamboo rice, Ma Gao dishes, mountain vegetables, and pearl onions, which are rare indigenous dishes found elsewhere. Additionally, local specialties like millet wine and millet mochi are great for gifts to friends and family. Visitors can also enjoy mountain song and dance performances, experiencing the energetic vitality of indigenous culture. When mentioning Wulai, hot springs come to mind; the name itself means "gushing spring" in the Atayal language. Both indigenous Atayal people and later Han and Japanese settlers have fallen in love with the hot springs, known for their beautifying effects and benefits for gastrointestinal issues, leading to numerous hot spring resorts lining the old street. Atayal culture is also a highlight of the area, and a visit to the Atayal Museum offers insights into the rich weaving, architecture, and belief culture of the people, along with many indigenous food options available in the old street. For those seeking close encounters with nature, taking the Wulai tram allows for scenic views of the mountains, and a ride on the cable car enables a close view of waterfalls and mountain mists. From February to April each year, Wulai District hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival, attracting large crowds to enjoy the blooming of mountain cherry, Fuji cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Yaezakura cherry blossoms.
