Duli Park Introduction
"Duli Park" is located at approximately 124.5K on Taiwan Provincial Highway 11, adjacent to Duli Village. The local Amis people once referred to this place as "katomayan," meaning "the place where bears appear." Besides being the administrative center of the Eastern Coast National Scenic Area, the park also includes the Duli Visitor Center, the Amis Folk Center, a large parking lot, and outdoor recreational and performance spaces. The elevated terrain offers a broad view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean as well as stunning sunrises and moonrises. It serves as an important information hub for tourists seeking information about the East Coast, a significant site for tour operators, and a popular spot for locals to picnic and enjoy time with their children and pets. Combining annual activities from the Eastern Regional Office, Duli Park has hosted exciting events such as the "East Coast Land Art Festival" moonlight music concerts and markets during the bustling spring and summer tourist seasons. These events blend tribal cultural heritage, local artistic creation, and innovative tourism styles, allowing visitors to appreciate the breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultural scenes of the East Coast during the events. Over the years, Duli Park has not only provided comprehensive visitor services but has also transformed into a large open-air art gallery filled with artistic and cultural vibes. Inside the Duli Visitor Center, visitors can see the permanent exhibition titled "Traveling in 50 Steps" by East Coast artist Liao Hei-Tzu. Outdoors, visitors can enjoy green spaces with unbeatable ocean views, featuring installations from previous East Coast Land Art Festivals such as "Bubble Landscape," "The Most Powerful Gentleness," "Transition," "Gaze of 5390 AD," and "Waiting for Drifting," all created by domestic and international artists. These installations have become must-see highlights for attracting tourists to engage and take photos. Duli Park is conveniently accessible by car, and those arriving by public transportation can take the "Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - East Coast Line" and get off at the "Amis Folk Center" stop to reach the park. To allow those unable to visit in person to admire the East Coast scenery at Duli Park, the Eastern Regional Office installed real-time imaging above the visitor center in 2020, providing a 24-hour broadcast of local weather and scenery through high-definition cameras. For those interested, they can visit the YouTube channel to enjoy a virtual tour. Inside the visitor center, the newly launched immersive exhibition area on the first floor as of December 2024 combines digital technology with local culture, themed "Storybook of the East Coast." Interactive projections and experiences guide visitors to explore Amis mythology, natural ecology, and cultural values. This innovative use of technology enhances learning and entertainment, allowing the public to connect with the wisdom of life along the East Coast. The exhibition brings to life Amis legends through art, allowing visitors to deeply appreciate the long-lasting cultural heritage and moving life stories. Students focus on exploring interactive devices and visual scenes, fully experiencing the depth and beauty of local culture, injecting new vitality into the Duli Visitor Center and symbolizing the continuity and inheritance of East Coast culture and spirit.
