A Journey into the East Longitudinal Valley
Post date: 2026-06-02
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Category Nanhen Mountain Line
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Venture deep into the East Longitudinal Mountain Line for a journey that heals both body and mind. Step into a primeval forest and witness the vitality of nature, then experience the profound spirit of Bunun culture through Indigenous songs and traditional crafts. Surrounded by mountains, you will discover the wisdom of geothermal energy and hot springs existing side by side, while sodium bicarbonate spring waters wash away the bustle of everyday life. This is a light journey that blends cultural depth with sustainable thinking.
Highlights: Step Into the Forest and Feel the Pulse of the Community and the Land
The first stop is Luanshan Forest Culture Museum, where you will walk through a primeval forest of “walking trees,” take part in a simple yet solemn mountain-entry ceremony, and begin your dialogue with the land through an Indigenous-style meal. In the afternoon, continue to Bunun Tribe Cultural Park to listen to the soul-stirring Pasibutbut, admire how traditional crafts have been transformed into local cultural and creative products, and experience the deep heritage and vitality of Indigenous culture. By evening, arrive at Vakangan Hot Spring Park, embraced by surrounding mountains, where geothermal power generation and hot springs are ingeniously integrated. Enjoy a hot spring experience that balances environmental sustainability and comfort, then fully unwind in the sodium bicarbonate spring waters.
Suggested Itinerary:
Luanshan Forest Culture Museum → Bunun Tribe Cultural Park → Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Stop 1: Luanshan Forest Culture Museum
There are no walls here—only magnificent native white banyan trees and interlacing aerial roots, creating a scene reminiscent of the film Avatar. Led by a guide, you can observe the aerial roots extending outward, as if the "Walking Tree" were strolling through the forest, and feel the living rhythm of the primeval woods.
This forest is also an important place to learn about Bunun mountain wisdom. Book a forest tour and enjoy an authentic Bunun-style meal in the mountains, allowing both body and mind to return to a pure and simple rhythm. Step into this museum without walls, where people and nature coexist, and begin an immersive mountain-forest experience.
【Luanshan Forest Culture Museum】
Tel: 0911-154-806
Reservation Link
Note: Please be sure to make a reservation in advance; independent visits are not accepted. To respect local culture and customs, please prepare one bottle of rice wine and one packet of betel nut before entering the mountain as a gesture of courtesy and exchange.
Stop 2: Bunun Tribe Cultural Park
Step into this expansive Indigenous cultural park, where you can hear traditional songs echoing through the valley in the moving Tribal Theater. In spaces filled with wood carvings and woven textiles, you can also feel the warmth of traditional craftsmanship. Pause here for a while, slow down, and experience the charm of Bunun culture through beautiful singing and handmade crafts.
【Bunun Tribe Cultural Park】
Address: No. 191, Shengping Road, Yanping Township, Taitung County
Official Website:Bunun Tribe Cultural Park
Tel: 089-561211
Note: It is recommended to call ahead to confirm the Tribal Theater performance time before your visit.
Stop 3: Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Come to the hometown of the Hongye Little League Team and to Vakangan, embraced by the mountains, for a warm and relaxing hot spring experience. Here, geothermal green energy and Bunun culture come together to create a distinctive hot spring park that coexists with nature.
Soak in the warm spring waters and let your fatigue gradually melt away, while also experiencing the thoughtful integration of geothermal energy and environmental sustainability. After your soak, stop by Bintuhan Kitchen to enjoy specialty dishes made with local ingredients and Indigenous creativity, leaving your journey with wonderful culinary memories.
【Vakangan Hot Spring Park】
Address: No. 121, Honggu Road, Hongye Village, Yanping Township, Taitung County
Official Website: Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Tel: 089-561068
Note: Discounted tickets can be purchased online in advance.
Highlights: Step Into the Forest and Feel the Pulse of the Community and the Land
The first stop is Luanshan Forest Culture Museum, where you will walk through a primeval forest of “walking trees,” take part in a simple yet solemn mountain-entry ceremony, and begin your dialogue with the land through an Indigenous-style meal. In the afternoon, continue to Bunun Tribe Cultural Park to listen to the soul-stirring Pasibutbut, admire how traditional crafts have been transformed into local cultural and creative products, and experience the deep heritage and vitality of Indigenous culture. By evening, arrive at Vakangan Hot Spring Park, embraced by surrounding mountains, where geothermal power generation and hot springs are ingeniously integrated. Enjoy a hot spring experience that balances environmental sustainability and comfort, then fully unwind in the sodium bicarbonate spring waters.
Suggested Itinerary:
Luanshan Forest Culture Museum → Bunun Tribe Cultural Park → Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Stop 1: Luanshan Forest Culture Museum
There are no walls here—only magnificent native white banyan trees and interlacing aerial roots, creating a scene reminiscent of the film Avatar. Led by a guide, you can observe the aerial roots extending outward, as if the "Walking Tree" were strolling through the forest, and feel the living rhythm of the primeval woods.
This forest is also an important place to learn about Bunun mountain wisdom. Book a forest tour and enjoy an authentic Bunun-style meal in the mountains, allowing both body and mind to return to a pure and simple rhythm. Step into this museum without walls, where people and nature coexist, and begin an immersive mountain-forest experience.
【Luanshan Forest Culture Museum】
Tel: 0911-154-806
Reservation Link
Note: Please be sure to make a reservation in advance; independent visits are not accepted. To respect local culture and customs, please prepare one bottle of rice wine and one packet of betel nut before entering the mountain as a gesture of courtesy and exchange.
Stop 2: Bunun Tribe Cultural Park
Step into this expansive Indigenous cultural park, where you can hear traditional songs echoing through the valley in the moving Tribal Theater. In spaces filled with wood carvings and woven textiles, you can also feel the warmth of traditional craftsmanship. Pause here for a while, slow down, and experience the charm of Bunun culture through beautiful singing and handmade crafts.
【Bunun Tribe Cultural Park】
Address: No. 191, Shengping Road, Yanping Township, Taitung County
Official Website:Bunun Tribe Cultural Park
Tel: 089-561211
Note: It is recommended to call ahead to confirm the Tribal Theater performance time before your visit.
Stop 3: Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Come to the hometown of the Hongye Little League Team and to Vakangan, embraced by the mountains, for a warm and relaxing hot spring experience. Here, geothermal green energy and Bunun culture come together to create a distinctive hot spring park that coexists with nature.
Soak in the warm spring waters and let your fatigue gradually melt away, while also experiencing the thoughtful integration of geothermal energy and environmental sustainability. After your soak, stop by Bintuhan Kitchen to enjoy specialty dishes made with local ingredients and Indigenous creativity, leaving your journey with wonderful culinary memories.
【Vakangan Hot Spring Park】
Address: No. 121, Honggu Road, Hongye Village, Yanping Township, Taitung County
Official Website: Vakangan Hot Spring Park
Tel: 089-561068
Note: Discounted tickets can be purchased online in advance.
