Wulai Old Street Introduction
"Ulay Old Street" refers to the area of Ulay Street, Waterfall Road, and the Circular Mountain Road. The storefronts have uniform signage, appearing quite tidy, and most of the shops feature Aboriginal characteristics. Visitors can savor Aboriginal-style mountain delicacies such as grilled wild boar, hot spring eggs, moonleaf rice, bamboo tube rice, Majuag dishes, wild mountain vegetables, and pearl onions, which are rare Aboriginal cuisine found elsewhere. Additionally, there are specialties like millet wine and millet mochi, which are also great as souvenirs for friends and family. Here, visitors can also enjoy mountain song and dance performances, experiencing the passionate vitality of the indigenous people. When mentioning Ulay, one naturally thinks of hot springs, which in the Atayal language refers to bubbling springs that emit steam. Both the early Atayal people and later Han Chinese and Japanese have fallen in love with the hot springs, known for their beauty-enhancing properties and benefits for gastrointestinal health. The old street has many hot spring hotels lined up. Atayal culture is also a key focus of tourism in the old street. A visit to the Atayal Indigenous Museum can help one understand the rich weaving, architecture, and belief culture of the tribe, and taste various indigenous foods available on the old street. If you want to get close to natural scenery, consider taking the Ulay tram to enjoy the mountain forest views along the way or ride the aerial tramway for a closer look at the waterfall and misty mountains. Ulay District hosts a cherry blossom festival every year from February to April, featuring mountain cherry, Fuji cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Yaezakura cherry, attracting a large number of visitors to enjoy the blossoms.
