Xikou Renaissance
Atayal Cultural Visit
Xikou Community｜Craft Workshop｜Eco Farm｜Hundred-Year Xikou Ancient Waterway Trail
Feel the culture of the Atayal “Xikou Community” on Northern Cross-Island Highway as the elders sing the best wishes and the tribal people dance passionately to greet the guests. Taste the Atayal tribal dishes with the unique flavors and enjoy the freshness from the mountains and the beauty of the tribe! The Xikou Community also has the unique jaw harp (lamellophone) art. The tribal elders will give individual instructions to the guests to realize the ancestors’ art and cultural wisdom.
With the hunter’s gunshot as the ceremony to enter the mountain, the travelers are officially guided into the lifeline of past life, the secret land of Ancient Waterway Trail. The traditional daily life of the tribe can be interpreted through the findings along the way! In the atmosphere of indigenous art, the artist, Walis Hayung, will lead the travelers to learn “wahuq (bow loom weaving)” and create their personal accessories.
Itinerary Suggestions
．Recommended Participants: All Age
．Transportation: 21-pax Bus
．Suggested Number of Participants: 20 persons
Two-Day Itinerary
DAY 1
Morning
Visit Xikou Community: Old Chant Greetings / Xikou Community Guided Tour / DIY Experience: Atayal Jaw Harp
Noon
Tribal Cuisines of Xikou
Xikou Community
Xikou, a tribe community named after the late president’s hometown, has the unique natural landscape and the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan crossing Dahan River and Xikou Terrace. The environment surrounded by mountains and rivers also contributes to Xikou Community’s ecology and culture.
Address: No. 59-1, Xikoutai, Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-936-314-015, Mr. You
Afternoon
Walk along the Hundred-Year Xikou Ancient Waterway Trail: Xikou Community’s ancient waterway passes through New Xikou Suspension Bridge and extends to Jiaobanshan. A round trip takes 3 hours.
Ancient Waterway Trail
The waterway on the Xikou Terrace was reclaimed during the Taisho Period of Japan and the water intake was set up to use the water of Kuihui River to irrigate the farms of the Atayal people. It is an important hundred-year cultural asset of waterway.
Address: Zhongzheng Road, Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
New Xikou Suspension Bridge
As a 303-meter bridge connecting the two attractions of Jiaobanshan and Xikou Tribe, the third-generation New Xikou Suspension Bridge is a slender and beautiful bridge. It is the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan, on which you can enjoy the magnificent views of Dahan River and surrounding mountains.
Address: No. 8, Zhongshan Rd., Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Opening Hours: 08:00-16:00, Monday to Sunday (Closed on Tuesday)
Charge: Admission fee is NT$50 per person for two-way access.
Jiaobanshan Residence
Jiaobanshan Residence includes many attractions such as the war preparedness tunnel, Chiang Kai-Shek’s residence, sculpture park, and camphor lab. The action figures of the Taiwanese native species such as clouded leopard, pangolin, and Formosan black bear stand along the forest trail outside the tunnel. The 3D interactive mural is painted on the wall of the 20-meter-deep and 100-meter-long underground tunnel. Through the signs of “Don’t forget national humiliation” and “Be loyal to the country,” oncoming bullets and ambushing underwater soldiers, the military scenes of the 50s are created.
Address: No.133-1, Zhongzheng Rd., Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00, Monday to Sunday
Charge: Free
Jiaobanshan Commercial District
Jiabanshan Commercial District comprises of the area between Zhongzhen Road, Zhognxiao Road and Zhongshan Road. The indigenous cuisines like fried creek shrimp, poached free-range chicken and Maqaw sausage are all must-try. There are also various popular restaurants to choose from. Don’t forget to bring home seasonal souvenirs like peaches, green bamboo shoots and mushrooms.
Address: Zhongzheng Road, Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Opening Hours: 09:30-17:00, Monday to Sunday
Evening
Overnight Stay at GERAR B&B
GERAR B&B
The secluded B&B beside the Xikou Terrace has the best views. The window view is like a painting of the river and forest. The space layout of the restaurant is also amazing. Stay here to enjoy the secluded tranquility and feel the natural atmosphere.
Address: No. 29, Ln. 16, Xikou Rd., Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Official Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/gerar.camping/
Contact: +886-966-983-337
DAY 2
Morning
Utux Forest and Jiaobanshan Park: guided tour to the eco farm and art installations
Utux Forest
The eco park adopts the eco-friendly natural farming to cultivate hectares of edible plants. The guests of GERAR B&B can make a reservation for Utux Forest, learning from the owner how to follow natural farming from farm to table.
Address: No. 29, Ln. 16, Xikou Rd., Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-966-983-337 (Free Guided Tour available to the guest of GERAR B&B)
Jiaobanshan Park
Also known as “Fuxing Park,” Jiaobanshan Park located on the southeast side of Jianbanshan covers a wide area. In the park, there are dozens of tall maple trees, old pine trees, and plum trees, which bloom into the beautiful pink carpet during the flower season. To add the art and cultural atmosphere to Jiaobanshan, Taoyuan City Government invites 12 international masters to create the public artworks in the park and make it the first world-class “sculpture park” for public art education.
Address: No. 133-1, Zhongzheng Rd., Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Opening Hours: All Day
Noon
Enjoy the food from the creative kitchen.
TINA’s Kitchen
With the 180-degree beautiful mountain scenery, the restaurant near Jianbanshan Park has the bright, clean, and comfortable dining environment, providing the organic cuisines of eco-friendly farming ideal for family gatherings.
Address: No. 13-2, Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-3-3822380
Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00, Monday to Friday / 09:00-19:00, Saturday to Sunday
Afternoon
Enjoy the works of Walis Hayung and experience “wahuq (bow loom weaving)”/ Experience the boat ride on the Amuping Blue Highway
Walis Hayung’s Workshop
To pass on the Atayal culture, Mr. Walis Hayung established the workshop and dedicates himself to creation and teaching, applying traditional arts, toys, and fairy tales to the craftwork and winning plenty of recognition!
Address: No. 10, Ln. 178, Chuxu Rd., Daxi Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-3-389-1624
Amuping Marina-Depart at High Water Level (Trip to New Xikou Suspension Bridge)
Travelers who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dahan River without walking up the slope can take the boat directly to New Xikou Suspension Bridge at high water level. Enjoy the broken bridge, waterfalls, and cliffs along the way without the exhausting walk and traffic jam!
Address: No. 20, Aly. 548, Sec. 2, Huanhu Rd., Daxi Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-933-098-996、+886-974-395-821
Official Website: https://sites.google.com/view/amuping/%E9%A6%96%E9%A0%81?authuser=0
Evening
Sweet Home
[ One-Day Itinerary ]
Morning
Visit Xikou Community: Old Chant Greetings / Xikou Community Guided Tour / DIY Experience: Atayal Jaw Harp
Noon
Tribal Cuisines of Xikou
Xikou Community
Xikou, a tribe community named after the late president’s hometown, has the unique natural landscape and the longest suspension bridge in Taiwan crossing Dahan River and Xikou Terrace. The environment surrounded by mountains and rivers also contributes to Xikou Community’s ecology and culture.
Address: No. 59-1, Xikoutai, Fuxing Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-936-314-015, Mr. You
Afternoon
Enjoy the works of Walis Hayung and experience “wahuq (bow loom weaving)”/ Experience the boat ride on the Amuping Blue Highway
Walis Hayung’s Workshop
To pass on the Atayal culture, Mr. Walis Hayung established the workshop and dedicates himself to creation and teaching, applying traditional arts, toys, and fairy tales to the craftwork and winning plenty of recognition!
Address: No. 10, Ln. 178, Chuxu Rd., Daxi Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-3-389-1624
Amuping Marina-Depart at High Water Level (Trip to New Xikou Suspension Bridge)
Travelers who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dahan River without walking up the slope can take the boat directly to New Xikou Suspension Bridge at high water level. Enjoy the broken bridge, waterfalls, and cliffs along the way without the exhausting walk and traffic jam!
Address: No. 20, Aly. 548, Sec. 2, Huanhu Rd., Daxi Dist., Taoyuan City
Contact: +886-933-098-996、+886-974-395-821
Official Website: https://sites.google.com/view/amuping/%E9%A6%96%E9%A0%81?authuser=0
Evening
Sweet Home
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