
Hualien was the second stop on my trip to Taiwan. From what I know about Taiwan, Indigenous people are a vital part of its culture. Since I was visiting Hualien, my friends highly recommended that I experience the Indigenous culture firsthand.
At Dageeli Tribe House (達基力部落屋), we started by trying out traditional weaving and wearing the tribal clothing. Then, we took a guided walk up the mountain. Along the way, we learned about the different trees and how the Atayal and Taroko people used to live in these mountains. It was so much more vivid and engaging than visiting a museum! The guide's explanations were fantastic, and we had a great time chatting. It genuinely felt like stepping back in time to experience their traditional way of life. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in culture, nature, and history~
A special surprise was the tribe's dog, “Guardian”🐕, who actually led the way up the mountain, acting like our little scout 🕵️ in front. It was amazing and incredibly cute 😻! He was even chasing away the monkeys—so impressive! We learned about so many plants and the unique roles they play in the daily lives of the tribe. Along the trail, we spotted a ripe wild fruit that the monkeys hadn't gotten to yet. The host picked it with a tool and later turned it into a shaved ice dessert—it was incredibly delicious! 😭😻
And the food was amazing! The individual set meal came with several different dishes. I didn’t want to waste a single bite, so I cleared my plates completely. It was that good 🙏.
The weaving teacher was very professional and gave us such a warm welcome. I learned the meanings behind several different patterns, which was fascinating. Her woven artworks are also wonderfully rich and colorful ^ ^ The owner is a fantastic artist as well. The oil paintings and wood carvings, which are full of local character, are stunning. It really reinforced my impression of Hualien as a place with a deep artistic soul~
As for the archery 🏹, I think it would be even more fun with a group of friends. I’m not usually into shooting sports, but it was all about experiencing the hunter lifestyle! The archery instructor even went out of his way to bring over some mosquito-repellent incense for me 😭.
The mountain is incredibly peaceful, and the wooden cabins are so cozy. With the afternoon sun filtering through the leaves, it felt like returning to my childhood, almost like a dream. For a foreign tourist like me, this was a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
There are several dogs and cats around the property, and they are super cute. The entire Tribe House is a beautiful blend of art and nature. I absolutely loved the environment and the wonderful people here. I wish Dageeli all the best in the future!
來台灣旅遊,第二個到達的地點就是花蓮。我對台灣的了解中,原住民是台灣文化非常重要的一個組成部分。這次來花蓮,朋友建議也是最好切身體驗一下原住民文化。這次來達基力部屋,我們首先體驗了編織、族服、接著跟著導覽上山,一邊認識山上的各種樹木,一邊了解泰雅族-太魯閣族人們從前在山上的生活,比博物館更生動有趣的體驗!導覽解說得非常棒,聊天也非常開心,感覺真的好像回到了從前人們的生活中,對於喜歡人文、自然、歷史的朋友來說非常有趣~特別驚喜的是,部落中的小狗🐕「守護」還會給人上山帶路,在前面偵查🕵️,太厲害了太可愛了😻而且真的有在趕猴子喔好厲害!認識了很多種植物,每個植物都在族人生活中扮演不一樣的角色,在路上看到一個果子成熟了並且沒被猴子摘走,主人家還用工具摘下來做了冰,好好吃喔😭😻然後食物很讚!超級讚!一個人的套餐裡包含好幾碟,我不想浪費於是全吃光了,真的很好吃🙏編織老師很專業,很熱情地歡迎客人,瞭解到了幾種不同花紋的含義,非常有意思,編織老師的那些作品也特別豐富多彩^ ^老闆是一個很棒的藝術家,獨具當地特色的油畫和木雕都非常漂亮,讓我更加覺得花蓮非常具有文藝氣息~射箭🏹我覺得幾個人一起玩可能會更好玩,我平時可能不太愛玩射擊但重在體驗獵人生活!射箭老師還專門拿驅蚊的香薰過來幫我熏😭雖然我最後射不動了但很感謝!山上真的很寧靜,小木屋很愜意,午後陽光透過樹葉照射過來,有種回到了小時候的感覺,像在作夢一樣。對我這種國外遊客來說完全是很獨特的體驗。部落屋裡有好幾隻小狗小貓,超級可愛,整個部落屋和藝術、自然融合在一起,喜歡這樣的生態和這裡的人們,希望達基力越來越好,老闆發財❤️