Wulai Old Street Introduction
"Wulai Old Street" refers to the area around Wulai Street, Waterfall Road, and the Round Mountain Road. The shop signs have a unified style, creating a tidy appearance, and most of the stores showcase indigenous features, allowing visitors to savor the unique flavors of indigenous mountain cuisine. Dishes like charcoal-grilled wild boar, hot spring eggs, musa basjoo rice, bamboo tube rice, machilus cuisine, mountain fern, and pearl onions are examples of traditional indigenous dishes that are rare in other places. Additionally, local specialties such as millet wine and millet mochi make great souvenirs for friends and family. Visitors can also enjoy performances of mountain songs and dances, experiencing the vibrant enthusiasm of the indigenous people. When one thinks of Wulai, hot springs come to mind. In the Atayal language, it refers to hot springs that give off steam. Both the earlier Atayal people and later arrivals such as Han Chinese and Japanese have fallen in love with the hot springs, which are known for their beauty benefits and ability to improve gastrointestinal health. Numerous hot spring inns line the old street. Atayal culture is also a key highlight of the area; a visit to the Atayal Cultural Museum provides insight into the rich weaving, architecture, and belief systems of the community, and visitors can sample many indigenous delicacies available in the old street. For those looking to connect with nature, consider taking the Wulai Tram to enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and forests along the way, or ride the gondola for close-up views of the waterfall and mountain mist. From February to April each year, Wulai District hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring various blossoms like mountain cherry, Fuji cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Yaezakura, attracting large numbers of visitors to admire the cherry blossoms.
