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TWD $ 500 up

Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains

Taiwan | Taitung |

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1 day
15~30 for a group
Self-arrival
14Days prior to the tour for booking
Language: Chinese
TWD $ 500 up
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
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Tour Overview

Yongkang Tribe, Taitung's newest hidden gem near the Luye Valley

Enjoy a natural feast at the hunter's table in the mountains

Become a hunter, travel through animal trails, and experience the hunting wisdom of the tribe


At the Yongkang Tribe in Luye, Taitung, you'll transform into a Bunun hunter, traversing the Wildlife Trails and experiencing the mountain culture of archery and spear throwing. Ascend Yongling Mountain, a hidden gem nestled in the valley's forests, for breathtaking views of the Hualien-Taitung Valley. Join Bunun hunters around a fire to roast pork, and savor dishes prepared with traditional Bunun ingredients. Each dish is filled with gratitude for nature. All the touching moments are found only in the Yongkang Tribe, the Uni Nang!

- Yongkang Tribe One-Day Experience Introduction-

▲ Baptism Before the Secret Trail

Take a shuttle bus to the Yongling Mountain sacrificial site, approximately 900 meters above sea level. Led by a tribesman, you'll perform a ritual using clean water, corn, and sincere communication with local ancestral spirits, respecting local culture. Then, you'll hike the Wildlife Trails, experiencing the hunter's forest culture and participating in archery and spear throwing competitions. Along the way, you'll enjoy a phytoncid-infused cleansing bath. The final shout before exiting the mountain signals the completion of the baptism, and the secret realm lies before you!

▲ A Happiness Hunter's Table in a Secret Realm
The table is based on the food that Hu Mingzhi and Wang Meihua ate as children, their father and their tribe's lifestyles, and their daily meals, categorized into eight main ingredients. This meal, named "Eight-Part Harmony Meal in Memory of Their Father," was also a winner of the third Taitung Slow Food Championship. Later, under the guidance of A-Mei Chef Chen Yaozhong, our workshop chef Wang Meihua collaborated on a new presentation. During the meal, the stories of the dishes are introduced, complemented by a vast view of the earth, creating a sense of relaxation, both physical and spiritual. Therefore, the meal has been renamed "Happiness Meal." We hope that everyone who has eaten here will find a sense of happiness in the future!

▲ Prayers on the Descent
Descending the mountain to the Yongkang Tribe's sacred tree, under its protection, participants learned about the Bunun people's gratitude for the sacrifices and dedication of animals, and the unique Bunun tradition of reporting military achievements and their significance. The warriors then gathered to sing a chorus of prayers, praying for happiness, well-being, and good health for all present!

▲ A Sweet Farewell Dance
Walking to the Uni Nang Multicultural Workshop, participants were free to dress in their own indigenous style. Regardless of ethnicity, they gathered in a circle to sing and dance as one family, ensuring they would never forget their most important friends and family. Finally, everyone took turns making the workshop's special brown sugar and turmeric mochi, a sweet farewell to the past.

-About the Yongkang Tribe in Taitung-

Located in the northeast of Yanping Township, Taitung County, near the internationally renowned Luye Plateau, the Yongkang Tribe is primarily Bunun. "Uninang" means "thank you" or "grateful" in the Bunun language. The Bunun people's illustrated calendars record seasonal activities and rituals. Their most famous ritual, the "Ear Shooting Ceremony," is held annually before a century-old kaempferia tree. Warriors gather here to thank their prey for their sacrifice, ensuring the tribe's survival.

Yongling Mountain, the mountain behind the Yongkang tribe, serves as a crucial gateway for hunters to access their hunting grounds. The Bunun, deeply connected to the mountains and forests, offer sacrifices to their ancestors before entering. Offerings are welcome, even plain water. Respect and sincerity are paramount. The Bunun, skilled hunters and attuned to the rhythms of the mountains and forests, developed a prayer sound (commonly known as the Eight-Part Harmony). This is not a direct reference to choral singing spanning the octave, nor is it an original Bunun term. It mimics the sounds and rhythms of nature, emphasizing harmonious resonance and reflecting the Bunun people's close bond with nature.

Activity process

09:30 Gather and depart for the Uni-Nang Multicultural Workshop

Take the shuttle bus to Yongling Mountain

Yongling Mountain Entrance - Perform a baptism ceremony to show respect

Walk through the animal trail corridor and experience the hunter forest culture and archery and spear throwing competitions

Enjoy a blessing meal in a secret place

Go down the mountain to the century-old sacred tree that protects the village and sing a prayer song

Return to the workshop and take photos wearing traditional Bunun costumes

Dancing Time & Turmeric Glutinous Rice Mochi Making Experience

The one-day tribal experience activity is expected to end at 15:30

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Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Taitung Luye Yongkang Tribe | Hunter's Table x Authentic Happiness in the Mountains
Travel Notes
- This activity requires a minimum of 15 people to form a group and is suitable for groups. We can accommodate up to 30 people per session. Please contact customer service to confirm the date and schedule.
- Children under 6 years old only pay transportation and a $500 per person administrative insurance fee (meals not included). However, as the activity involves hiking along the forest trails, please consider individual arrangements based on your needs. Children 7 years and older will receive the same experience and meals as adults and will be charged the same fee as adults.
- Please meet on time on the day of the activity. No refunds will be given if you are separated from the group or cannot meet up due to personal reasons.
- Please wear casual, sporty, or non-slip footwear (required for the wildlife trails).
- Avoid excessive perfume to avoid attracting wolves.
- For transportation to Yongkang Tribe or customized itineraries (administrative service fees will be charged based on your needs, and the actual price is subject to change), please call us for inquiries. - The order of this itinerary may be adjusted by the tribe based on factors such as the number of people on the day, festivals, or weather conditions. The company will not make any further announcements.
Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

- Hunter's Table at Yongkang Tribe, Taitung. Activity Fee
- Hunter's Table at Yongkang Tribe, Taitung. Tribe Tour
- Hunter's Table at Yongkang Tribe, Taitung. Lunch
- Hunter's Table at Yongkang Tribe, Taitung. Shuttle Bus Fare
- Hunter's Table at Yongkang Tribe, Taitung. Insurance


Cancellation Clauses

Cancellations made 8 days prior to the start of the trip will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made 4-7 days (including the 7th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made 3 days (including the 3rd day) prior to the start of the trip will not receive a refund.

 

If the event is affected by force majeure (e.g., typhoon warnings, heavy rain alerts, etc.), the organizer will determine whether to cancel the event. A 10% handling fee will be deducted from the booking fee before the refund. Alternatively, the participant can choose to reschedule the event, in which case no refund will be made.

 

Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If participation is terminated due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, no refund will be given.

Meeting point:
Uni-Nang Multicultural Workshop (No. 82, Yongkang Village, Taiping Road, Yanping Township, Taitung County)
Getting There
Go to the gathering place on your own.
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Email us:[email protected]

Customer Service Phone number:
886-2-27173918 (Taiwan)

Service Hours: 10 am - 6 pm

Tripbaa Inc. Chairman: Owen Wang Contact: Kueiling Lin Address: 12F, No.197, Sec. 4, Nanjing E. Rd. Songshan Dist., Taipei City 10579 Taiwan (R.O.C.)

© 2015-2026 Tripbaa Inc. │ Web Design by Julyinfo.