Pingtung: Linari Tribe: A Day Trip to Experience the Royal Blessings of the Rukai

Stepping into the Li Nali tribe, you'll feel like you've arrived in a foreign land. Every courtyard is beautifully decorated with flowers and plants, and artistic carvings are placed by the doorposts. The gardens are mostly open, with all weaving and carvings placed right at the entrance, creating a seamless sense of distance. If you encounter a tribe member along the way, just greet them with a "SAABAW" (greeting), and they'll warmly respond.

Unlike other tribes where you have to explore and discover them yourself, the indigenous culture here is right before your eyes, allowing you to see and touch it. Learn from the tribe's ina to make unique handicrafts, receive traditional blessings with the Rukai royal family, and enjoy a traditional meal with the host family's indigenous parents. Everyone in the tribe treats you like family. If you want to experience this kind of indigenous lifestyle, come to Li Nali now.

Indigenous people are born artists, a saying perfectly embodied in the Li Nali tribe. Not only are artworks everywhere created by local amateur artists, but there's also Taiwan's only picture book vending machine, illustrated by local artists based on Indigenous legends told by tribal elders. These unique stories aren't available anywhere else.

Also, in Li Nali, there's a unique custom of removing shoes before entering a house. The Rukai, known for their love of cleanliness, keep their homes spotlessly clean. Visitors are encouraged to remove their socks upon entering, and the tribe welcomes visitors barefoot on the stone floor.