Youth Travel Spots in Taiwan
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."
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。
Xizhi, New Taipei Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English,Hakka,Japanese,
Sandiao Cape, New Taipei
Language:Mandarin,English
Qionglin, Hsinchu Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
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.
Water Bamboo, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Shigang ,Taichung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Zhongxing, Nantou Experimental Youth Travel Spot
Taiping, Taichung Youth Travel Spot
1. Stream Adventure Get close to nature by tracing the stream along the creek, and receive an expert's guide to the outdoor stream and ecological tour. Observe the coastal ecology face to face, and learn about the importance of outdoor stream geology. You can easily become an adventurer and geologist in a short activity trip! 2. 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. 3. 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!
Alang Gluban, Nantou Youth Travel Spot
Fangyuan, Changhua Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Xingang, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Minxiong, Chiayi Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin
Lioujiao, Chaiyi Youth travel spot
Language:Mandarin
Linbian ,Pingtung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin, English
Shanlin, Kaohsiung Youth Travel Spot
Kaohsiung Shanlin area is located in the center of village and is also an important migration path for many ethnic groups. The ancestors called this land Nanzixian and it is an important path from the plains to the mountains. 1. The association is located in the permanent house base of Shanlin. It is an association that takes food culture as its industrial development feature. 2. Due to the rendezvous and migration of many ethnic groups, there are many ancient roads for ancestors to travel between Shanlin and the surrounding areas, and there are often beautiful scenery on the ancient roads. 3. Shanlin’s ethnic groups are culturally diverse, with mountain aboriginals, Pingpu ethnic groups, Han Chinese, and Hakka groups also accounting for an important part.
Neipu, Pingtung Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin Challenge rope courses 1. Low elements 2. High elements 3. Build your own raft 4. LNT traceless forest
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.
Morning Market Yilan, Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin,Taiwanese,English,Japanese 1. Follow local guide to explore the Morning Market Yilan. 2. Visit market museum, try authentic local delicacies and chat with local vendors. 3. Experience making traditional food just in the moring market. 4. Learn food and agriculture knowledge through our designed tour. 5. Learn the bufallo farming and practice it.
Shoufeng Youth Travel Spots in Hualien
Language: Mandarin/ Taiwanese/ English
Toucheng, Yilan Youth Travel Spot
Language: Mandarin/ Taiwanese /English
Green Island Youth Travel Spot, Taitung
Language: Mandarin,Taiwanese, English
Lpayang, Yilan Youth Travel Spot
Language:Mandarin