Duli Park Introduction
The Duli Park is located at approximately 124.5K on Taiwan Provincial Highway 11, adjacent to the Duli Tribe. In the past, the Amis people referred to this place as "katomayan," which means "the place where bears appear." In addition to being the administrative center of the East Coast National Scenic Area of the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the park includes the Duli Visitor Center, the Amis Folk Center, a large parking lot, and outdoor recreational and performance spaces. With its elevated terrain, visitors can enjoy the broad and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as stunning sunrises and moonrises. The park serves as an important information hub for tourists seeking details about East Coast travel, a significant site for tour operators bringing groups, and a preferred spot for locals to picnic or play with their children and pets. Combining annual activities from the Eastern Region Office, Duli Park has recently hosted lively events during the spring and summer travel peak, such as the “East Coast Earth Art Festival” moonlight music concerts and markets. These events blend tribal cultural inheritance, local artistic creation, and innovative travel patterns, allowing visitors to appreciate the breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultural ambiance of the East Coast during the event period. Over the years, Duli Park has not only provided comprehensive visitor services but has also come to resemble a large art museum filled with artistic and cultural charm. Inside the Duli Visitor Center, there is a permanent exhibition of the works of East Coast artist, Law Ke-zuh, titled "Traveling in 50 Steps," while outdoors features installations from past East Coast Earth Art Festivals, such as “Bubble Scenery,” “The Most Powerful Tenderness,” “Transformation,” “Gazing at 5390 A.D.,” and “Waiting Drift,” all of which attract visitors for interactions and photo opportunities. Parking at Duli Park is very convenient, and those wanting to use 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 who cannot visit in person to enjoy the East Coast scenery of Duli Park, the Eastern Region Office installed real-time imagery above the visitor center in 2020. This high-resolution camera connection broadcasts local weather and landscapes 24/7, and interested individuals can visit the YouTube channel for a viewing experience. Stepping inside the Duli Visitor Center's first floor, visitors can find the newly opened immersive experience area launched in December 2023. This new exhibition area integrates digital technology with local culture, centered around an "East Coast Storybook" theme. It uses a combination of projections and interactions to lead the audience in exploring Amis legends, biodiversity, and cultural values. Cleverly utilizing technology to enhance learning enjoyment, the exhibition merges education with entertainment, allowing the public to feel the wisdom of life by the mountains and sea on the East Coast. The exhibition recreates Amis legends through artistic forms, enabling visitors to deeply appreciate the rich cultural heritage and the compelling stories of life. Students are focused on exploring interactive devices and visual scenes, fully experiencing the depth and beauty of local culture, thereby injecting new vitality into the Duli Visitor Center, symbolizing the continuation and inheritance of East Coast culture and spirit.
