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Keelung Heping Island Grand Tour Spot
Walking through colorful fishing harbors, landing on a centuries-old island, listening to stories of maritime faith, savoring the Ama’s feast, climbing ancient fortresses, and visiting indigenous communities—stepping onto Heping Island reveals that it is not only a scenic coastal destination but also a harbor island rich with layers of history, culture, and diverse community memories. This journey begins at the vibrant houses of Zhengbin Fishing Harbor. Built along the sea, this colorful harbor district has been hailed as “Taiwan’s Venice.” Fishing boats drift slowly across the harbor, the salty sea breeze sweeps through the streets, and the aroma of coffee wafts from small cafés, together creating the unique and charming atmosphere of Keelung Harbor life. From here, young participants embark on an exploration together. Crossing Taiwan’s first cross-sea bridge—Heping Bridge—they officially arrive at Heping Island, a small island with a history spanning four centuries. Once an important base for Spanish navigation, missionary work, and trade, the island had already become a hub of international maritime exchange 400 years ago. Cultures from different eras intersect here, leaving deep and multilayered historical traces across the island. Exploring the alleys and temples of the island reveals stories of maritime faith that have been passed down through generations. The Shaliao Tianhou Temple quietly guards this coastline, witnessing the centuries-long coexistence between fishermen and the sea. Mazu worship is not only a symbol of maritime safety but also embodies the emotional and cultural memories of the island’s residents. Through guided local tours, visitors gradually gain insight into the religious culture and social context behind the harbor community. The journey also offers a cultural experience of the distinctive “Ama Feast.” Local seafood ingredients, such as seaweed flower, hair algae, red algae, squid, and jiku-la, are presented to showcase regional flavors. Each dish embodies the wisdom of generations living alongside the sea, allowing participants to experience through taste how the ocean shapes local ways of life. Next, following a rustic trail upward, the group ascends an ancient fort that once protected the harbor. From the high vantage point, the expansive coastline unfolds, and one can reflect on the traces of Keelung’s past in mining, shipbuilding, and maritime development. These relics serve not only as symbols of military defense but also as important testimonies to Keelung’s growth as a harbor city. At another point in the journey, participants enter the cultural spaces and gathering halls of the Amis people to experience urban indigenous life up close. Through totems, cultural exhibitions, and interactive sharing, the Amis community’s cultural memories and life stories in this harbor city become visible, prompting reflection on transitional justice and the coexistence of diverse groups, and demonstrating how multiple communities live and develop together along the same coastline. As the journey unfolds, it becomes clear that exploring Heping Island is not merely a trip, but a deep immersion into harbor history and island culture. Amid the sea breeze and rolling waves, visitors encounter landscapes woven from culture and diversity, gaining a renewed understanding of the relationship between place, ocean, and people.
Jialan, Taoyuan Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin "Kinnyopan, named after the opening of the Roman Road (from Lofu Creek to Mawutu), phonetically pronounced as "Kalan," is a place where the indigenous Atayal people reside. The original place name, also known as knyopan (Qiaoban), means "invaded," belonging to today's Lofu (Laho) with the same name. Kalan is situated at the boundary between Lofu and Xikou tribes, with an elevation over 100 feet higher than both tribes, and a flat hilltop. Initially, the Shimen Reservoir administration established a hydraulic relay station here, with personnel stationed regularly, now incorporated into the Xikou tribe's territory. Based on Atayal traditional ecological concepts, activities with elements of wild vegetables and betel nut are created: 1. Exploring Indigenous Tribes: - Cultural Activities: Understanding traditional methods of planting, harvesting wild vegetables, and betel nut by locals, getting acquainted with the indigenous people's way of life, experiencing early Taiwanese indigenous history, and through the culture of food and hunting, elders introduce Atayal life with household utensils (knives, bowls, stoves, pots, shovels, furnaces), hunting tools (traps, rifles), understanding cultural changes, allowing local tribes and young participants to understand that the heritage of tourist spots is not just about food and taste but also the inheritance of Atayal culture. Participants will become pioneers in cultivating farmland at the betel nut cultural park soon to be established by the association, attempting to grow wild vegetables, betel nut, aromatic plants, and other crops required for extreme climates, gaining a deeper understanding of nature. - Green Culture: As environmental protection and sustainability become mainstream, we need to envision a sustainable future for indigenous tribes by integrating technology and creativity. This aims to make the tribe self-sufficient in terms of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation culture, preparing for extreme climates in the future. This layer of meaning brings reflection, learning, and educational value to young adventurers, also generating new social and cultural meanings of understanding urban and local cultures, encouraging young people to understand tribes, travel across Taiwan, and cultivate enthusiasm and care for this land through diverse thinking and sustainable cultural methods. - Tribal Culture: Our central base, Kilare Camping Area, not only serves as a base for young adventurers but also provides accommodation and dining for students and travelers. Equipped with a projector and microphone, it can also serve as the best classroom for classes. Here, we invite tribal elders, experts, and teachers to understand early Atayal culture through music (mouth organ) or orally transmitted historical culture, and draw an emotional map belonging to the Kalan young adventurers. Collaborating with local non-profit organizations and high schools, elementary schools (Lofu High School, Lofu Elementary School), it becomes an entry point for young people to understand local and tribal cultures deeply. Encouraging more young people to understand the characteristics and stories of tourist spots, and integrating with local industrial resources to promote sustainable development of local industries. 2. A Journey of Taste and Aroma: - Wild Vegetables, Aromatic Plants, Betel Nut Legends: In addition to experiencing sowing, harvesting, and natural farming in the fields of the betel nut cultural park, participants will also experience ecological observation, field cultivation, and flavorful meals using Tayal traditional ingredients in the park. This becomes a culinary journey on the tip of the tongue of Tayal traditional elements. Betel nut is a seasoning that inherits tribal culture in Atayal food culture. In addition to making dishes, developing processed foods with betel nut and wild vegetables series allows participants to taste healthy and safe food harvested from the cultural park instantly during meals, and they can also try making handicrafts with aromatic plants, becoming a gift to take home and share with family. Through a relaxed experience process, participants get to know "real food" and understand the most natural stories behind deliciousness. The entire food journey not only has the taste of food and human feelings but also aims to provide participants with an understanding that everything learned and experienced is carefully managed by the "people" of the local tribe."
Yuanli, Miaoli Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin Jin Liang Shin Brick Factory is the earliest tunnel kiln at Miao Li. Having been through about 50 years in development and transformation, in addition to the traditional brick production, it has established Wan Li Brick Cultural Museum which is the only one for the purpose so far in Taiwan, and earned its title as Factory for Truism as well as Business of Innovative Life from Ministry of Economic Affairs R.O.C. It leads Jin Liang Shin to start the services of innovative and tourism business. Jin Liang Shin as JLS in initial form has been registered at Intellectual Property Office to be a famous trade mark. It has been devoted to Production, Living, Ecology-Oriented for forever running and development by activating the industrial heritage as the beneficial model of the local community.
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三橋水青少年探索基地特色 ：森林與農耕交織的景觀：三橋水擁有豐富的自然田園風光。 「不留痕跡」工作坊、無裝備戶外烹飪、火龍果盆栽、雛鳥飼養等活動，讓青少年在森林中學習，親身參與農耕，與永續發展和土地的活力建立深厚的聯繫。 根植於當地飲食傳統的沉浸式文化體驗： 透過導覽的文化之旅和製作牛文水等傳統客家米食，參與者可以深入了解當地文化遺產、季節性飲食智慧和社區敘事，培養文化意識和地域認同感。 青年探索與個人成長的平台： 此計畫強調探索、團隊合作和創造力。透過團隊挑戰、自然觀察和個人故事敘述，鼓勵青年積極參與、表達自我，並與當地社區建立有意義的聯繫。
Shiding Experimental Youth Travel Spot, New Taipei
Language:Mandarin, English, Japanese
Keelung Culture and History Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English
Zhongxing, Nantou Experimental Youth Travel Spot
Water Bamboo, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Alang Gluban, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Fangyuan, Changhua Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Lishan, Taichung 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.
Chayama, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Donggang, Pingtung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Qishan, Kaohsiung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English(booking service) Kaohsiung Qishan Youthtravel Spots have 「Winter-Spring Travel」and 「Summer-Fall Travel」.We also have working holiday for youth to experience banana culture. in addition, there are many action will take you into Qishan. You can join Banana Farming,Banana Vegetable dyes,Monuments Tour,Bicycle Tours,Qiwei Mountain climbing, Community Rock show ......etc. We wish you a pleasant journey!
Old City, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English
Lioujiao, Chaiyi Youth travel spot
Language:Mandarin
Anping, Tainan Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,English(booking service)
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Toucheng, Yilan Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin/ Taiwanese /English
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.
Green Island Youth Travel Spot, Taitung
Language: Mandarin,Taiwanese, English
Lpayang, Yilan Youth Travel Spot
Sanxing, Yilan 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.
