Follow the Experts into Duona Village, Kaohsiung

Maolin,Kaohsiung,Taiwan

Explore the “little great wall” and the highest suspension bridge in Southeast Asia at Maolin! Your expedition starts with hikes in the Longtou Mountain, then up in the clouds through the Duona suspension bridge. The next stop takes you to try the new taste of aiyu jelly clashing with millet wine. For lunch, the aboriginal cuisine will be served. To follow is a stroll in the Duona Village to the Ubake Art Studio where you can make your own Katalata (Glass beads) and try on the traditional clothes of the Rukai Tribe. The tour comes to a perfect ending with making sticky rice cake!


Inclusion
  • 1 Meal (Lunch)
  • Local guides
  • First aids
  • Travel insurance
  • Activity fees as mentioned in the program
Highlight
  • Visit Duona community, where is full of decorations with indigenous totems
  • Visit stone slab house, which is quite rare in Taiwan now
  • Enjoy traditional food in the community
USD per guest
Time
Guests
Meet at THSR Buoying Station, Rainbow Market at 08:30 a.m. Explore the “little great wall” and hiking on Longtou Mountain. Take a walk in the clouds and conquer the highest suspension bridge in Southeast Asia. Try the new aboriginal taste to blow you away: millet wine ainu jelly. Get a full recharge of energy with mountain dishes.
Tour around the Duona Village and learn the secret of Stone Slab Houses. Be surrounded by creativity and art in the Ubake Art Studio. Create your unique Katalata (Glass Beads). Experience a traditional Rukai clothing try-on. Make your own sticky rice cake. Tour end around 4:30p.m.

Support and preserve local culture and help local art development

During this trip, you can explore the Duona culture and the indigenous totems. Furthermore, in the Ubak workshop, you will deeply realize the art feature of Maolin through handmade activity and tours. This trip will also support the local community to preserve their culture and help local art development.

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