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Youth Travel Spots in Taiwan
Jingtong, New Taipei Youth Travel Spots
1. Century-old Jingtong History & Humanities Through cultural walking tours, experience the vibrant lifecycle of this remote village—from its coal-mining glory and decline to its resilient rebirth through local revitalization. 2. Taiwan’s Largest Coal Mining Settlement Heritage Once Taiwan’s largest coal mining hub, Jingtong preserves exceptionally intact industrial structures, including the Shidi Big Slope, Coal Washing Plant, and Japanese-style dormitories. 3. Slag Heap Hiking & Mining Heritage Experience Explore Taiwan’s only slag heap trail, where scattered coal ore creates a unique landscape. It is the premier site for youth to dynamically engage with the historical pulse of mining culture. 4. Ecological Restoration of Jingtong Trees Combining restoration with green tourism, participants join the Jingtong tree recovery effort, mountain cleaning, and organic composting to practice the true meaning of ecological sustainability. 5. Green Tourism x Mining Culture x Local Revitalization Adopting "Green Tourism" as a core strategy, we integrate the DNA of mining heritage with local narratives to collectively explore pathways for cultural sustainability and village rebirth.
Wanhua Old Town Cultural Exploration
Taipei’s Wanhua Old Town boasts a rich cultural heritage, and this event offers an immersive exploration that connects local industries, traditional crafts, and modern innovations, allowing participants to experience the unique charm of Monga. Through local culinary experiences, such as herbal tea, Chuan Ye meatballs, and Monga Luosifen, participants can taste the evolution of food culture across generations. Stories of local artisans, including traditional pastry-making and handcrafted techniques, showcase how legacy brands merge with contemporary creativity. Additionally, a walking tour through historic streets and unique shops provides insight into how Monga balances historical preservation with modern transformation. This journey goes beyond food and scenery—it fosters interactive experiences and industry dialogues, enabling participants to witness the cultural regeneration of the old town and understand how Taipei’s Wanhua district creates new value through local innovation.
Tamsui, New Taipei Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin/ Taiwanese/ English
Shenkeng, New Taipei Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin 1.Shenkeng Old Street：Understanding the development history of Shenkeng Old Street(Lao Cai Architecture, Lao Cai Humanities Industry Development)。 2.Tofu features：History of tofu culture development in Shenkeng and hand-made tofu experience。 3.Farming experience：Through the explanation and demonstration operation of local agricultural experts, participants can experience the ancient agricultural life for themselves。 4.Ancient trail：Through the on-site investigation of various ancient trails, to understand the relationship between ancient trails and local cultural industries, and take this to take a refreshing journey of body and soul。 5.Tea culture experience：Learn about the history of the development of Shenkeng tea culture, experience a tea ceremony culture on the spot, and take a morning tea tour。
Keelung Ocean Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin、English Our purpose is through these activities to let all the youth can understand the diverse characteristics of the ocean. On Keelung Island, they can learn about the plants native to Taiwan, as well as the rich geological landscape and the fishing field. From Keelung’s characteristic of fishing:through the Squid, we can learn about the abundance and the ocean pollution of Taiwan. It is expected that the integration of experience itinerary and fish-eating education will allow young people to better understand Taiwan’s fishery culture and industrial characteristics.
Gongliao, New Taipei Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin/ Taiwanese
Zhongxing, Nantou Experimental Youth Travel Spot
Alang Gluban, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Douliu,Yunlin Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Shigang ,Taichung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Water Bamboo, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Taiping, Taichung Youth Travel Spot
1. Indigo dyeing craft Make plant-dyed and indigo-dyed hand-made square scarves to inspire your creativity in a fun and relaxing way, while also learning about the stories and development of local lemongrass and citronella cultivation. 2. Explore the Bat Cave The Bat Cave is located in the Toubiankeng Scenic Area in Taiping District. It is a canal dug by artificial means in the early days for irrigating farmland. After a series of storms and a large number of tourists, the water source in the bat cave dried up and a large number of bats flew away. In recent years, in order to revitalize the Bat Cave and beautify the surrounding environment, we invite you to learn more about the story of the Bat Cave and let the Bat Cave regain its glory! 3.Ancient Farm Museum Exploration The village boasts a dazzling array of artifacts, from oxcarts, early tricycles, and bicycles displayed at the entrance to bridal dowry items, makeup boxes, kitchen stoves, rice containers, agricultural tools, early record players, cameras, clocks, antique telephones, antique children's toys, and air raid sirens. Every detail of early agricultural society is authentically presented here, allowing visitors to truly appreciate the wisdom and hard work of Taiwan's early inhabitants.
Kaohsiung Qishan TANG CHANG Experimental Youth Travel Hub
Introduction to Qishan Sugar Industry The Qishan sugar industry brought about economic prosperity with the "Ciwei line."As the whistle of the narrow-gauge train sounded, the train carrying sugar, bananas, and people set off, creating a bustling scene in Qishan. This glorious era gradually became a memory with the passage of time. Join us to experience the life of sugarcane and once again revive that sweet and splendid past. Qishan Banana Qishan, with its unique environment and the railway system established by the sugar industry, became known worldwide as the "Banana Kingdom" in 1963. However, the banana industry collapsed rapidly after the 1969 banana peeling incident, leading to a sharp decline in exports. In 2017, Tangchang Community began develop-ing full utilization of bananas with the goals of environmental sustainability and industry transformation. By leveraging community cohesion,they started to transform the industry, showcasing the changes in Qishan bananas to all of Taiwan, and continuously expanding innovative products and deepening experiential education.
Old City, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English
Historical, Tainan Youth Travel Spot
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Lioujiao, Chaiyi Youth travel spot
Language:Mandarin
Linbian ,Pingtung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin, English
Xingang, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Tafalong, Hualien Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English
Sixty Stone Mountain Youth Adventure Base, Hualien
At Sixty Stone Mountain, the youth travel experience is designed around seasonal changes, creating immersive journeys that can be enjoyed all year round. One of its most distinctive features is the two completely different experiences of daylilies at different times of the year. From August to September, during the peak daylily flower season, visitors can step into the fields and hand-pick daylily buds. They can learn the full process—from harvesting and processing to the final dishes served on the table. This hands-on experience allows participants to feel the rhythm of farm work and the joy of harvest, while also enjoying the breathtaking view of golden flowers covering the mountains. Through interactions with local farmers and practical activities, young participants gain a deeper understanding of the market value, economic benefits, and sustainable potential of the daylily industry. They also learn how to evaluate agricultural investments and explore opportunities in agribusiness. Outside of the flower season, a lesser-known and exclusive experience is offered: harvesting “Daylily Jade Shoots,” the tender inner core of the plant. With its crisp and delicate texture, it is a seasonal delicacy well known to locals. By harvesting and cooking it themselves, participants discover that daylilies are not just flowers, but a versatile crop with multiple uses. This experience highlights how agricultural resources can be transformed into diverse values, and how closely farming, industry, and daily life are connected. This seasonal design allows Sixty Stone Mountain to go beyond being just a flower-season destination. Visitors can come at any time of the year and enjoy unique, authentic experiences. From the lively harvest during the flower season to the peaceful mountain atmosphere and jade shoot experience in the off-season, each visit reflects the natural rhythm of the land. More importantly, by understanding agricultural value, economic potential, and investment opportunities, this journey becomes more than tourism—it is a deep exploration of learning, industry, and life, shaped by the changing seasons.
Green Island Youth Travel Spot, Taitung
Language: Mandarin,Taiwanese, English
Xiulin Youth Travel Hub, Hualien / Outdoor Education Project
Integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, and 15 into all experiential activities, aligning with the United Nations' sustainable development indicators. Encourage indigenous and economically disadvantaged youth to return to their hometowns for entrepreneurship, revitalizing the community and helping to reduce talent outflow. Enhance local engagement and promote sustainable local resource utilization. Develop agri-food experiences that foster partnerships with schools, introducing educational components into the program. Promote and preserve traditional Truku cultural skills, including archery, hunting, weaving, and nose flute craftsmanship, to ensure cultural heritage is passed on. Increase local residents’ awareness of their environment, while also promoting community visibility and outreach through the implementation of the program. Inspire youth to return and stay, thereby enhancing the value and sustainability of local industries.
Lpayang, Yilan Youth Travel Spot
Yilan Atayal Hunters 668 Conservation Forest – Youth Exploration Journey
The Dual Perspective: Hunters and Conservationists This program places youth in the real context of an Atayal hunting trail, moving beyond passive tourism. Participants learn traditional hunting skills rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), while also engaging in modern scientific monitoring such as infrared camera deployment and data interpretation. The integration of ancient knowledge and modern technology is the program’s key strength. OECMs Practice Site Using the “668 Wildlife Conservation Area” as a field site, the program introduces the concept of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Participants witness how the community applies its traditional governance system (Gaga) to achieve biodiversity conservation through a bottom-up approach, even outside formal protected areas. Educational Significance Environmental Ethics: Challenges the idea that conservation equals non-use, emphasizing sustainable use and respect for nature. Citizen Science: Hands-on monitoring builds scientific skills and highlights the importance of data in environmental action. Cultural Dialogue: Interaction with elders fosters respect for Indigenous knowledge and promotes inclusive global citizenship.
