Wanrong [Akay Playlife] A Trip Without Planning

Wanrong Township

With about 600 square kilometers of land area, and the population is about 6,000 people, with population density of 10 people per km2. What’s special in Wanrong are the Taroko culture, Bunun culture, Atayal culture and Seediq culture, as well as bamboo harmonica, xylophone performances, pure hand-woven fabrics, traditional weaving, bamboo rice, coffee and hunter school.

Ciyakang Tribe

Located in Xilin Village, Wanrong Township, Hualien County, it is a tribe dominated by the Taroko people.

Origin of the name “Ciyakang”

1.The terrain is a deep pit like a kettle, so it’s named as Ciyakang.

2.The family that developed this tribe was “CyangUkan”, hence the place name Cyakang.

In 1914, the Japanese launched a “Taroko War” here. The military force used in this war reached its largest scale during the Japanese colonization. This incident also caused the Taroko people, who were originally distributed in the high mountains, to migrate to the shallow mountains and flatlands on the east side of the Central Mountain Range. The major events a hundred years ago gave this tribe a precious history. Visit them to know more about this!

Tour Highlights

  • No company to join this awesome trip together?
  • Are you worried about not being able to enter with a whim to visit the tribe?
  • We provide a tour for you without the need to plan, just make a call and you’ll get to visit the next day.

Itinerary Description

Pax: 1-3 people

Tour Duration: approx. 2.5 hours

  • Unpredictable｜We follow the professional local guidance by Akay, and get a chance to experience activities like farming, history/labor culture, water activities, video creation, traditional songs, beading, weaving, etc.
  • Travel in Small Group｜We design a trip which is about 2-3 hours long, for 1-3 people to travel through Ciyakang Tribe. The content of tour and activities are completely unpredictable, it’s all on the Akay who leads us. Let’s try our luck and follow the fate, and make this trip a great tale!

Tour Highlights

  • Ecological Knowledge ★★★

  • Cultural Knowledge ★★★

  • Stamina Requirement ★★

  • Body & Mind Healing ★★★★★

  • Handcraft Difficulties ★

TRA Schedule

Charges: Kindly contact the operator for more details.

Dress code Suggestions: Long sleeve, trousers/pants, cap, mosquito repellent, sneakers, rain gear, light outerwear, water bottle, cutleries

Itinerary Description: Kindly contact the operator for latest information.

Contact:
(03) 8772862
Information of related cooperative operator members:
【Friends of the Community】&【Master&Artisan】

We truly appreciate your contribution.

Because of you choosing to join us, we get to help AT LEAST:

ONE to TWO local drivers

ONE organization/person who strive to protect local culture & history

ONE association/workshop that put great effort in community recreation

ONE courageous non-profit organization which supports local underprivileged groups

As well as their workers, partners, and families,

Enable them to keep up the right job because of your support.

l Advance Reservation In Group

We cordially invite families, merchants, associations & organizations, customize and book a trip in advance. Options of a Full or Half-day tour is provided, with transportation service at specific locations.