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Tjuvecekadan Indigenous Village, Hot Springs & Alangyi Historic Trail - 2-Day / 1-Night
☀️☀️☀️ Trail Rating: Moderate ☀️☀️☀️
Step into the living history and traditions of Taiwan’s Indigenous south on this immersive two-day journey. Begin in Tjuvecekadan, a Paiwan community in Pingtung where you’ll be welcomed inside a traditional longhouse for a homemade lunch and a hands-on cultural activity led by local hosts. Afterward, relax in the mineral-rich waters of Mudan’s hot spring region, staying overnight in a comfortable hotel.
The next day, walk the legendary Alangyi Historic Trail (阿朗壹古道) with an Indigenous guide. This 8 km path along Taiwan’s southeastern coast is one of the island’s last remaining untouched shorelines—where mountains meet the Pacific in dramatic fashion. Along the way, learn about the Atayal and Paiwan heritage of the trail, its history as a lifeline between villages, and the rare flora and fauna it protects.
Perfect for travelers who want more than just a hike, this tour blends cultural depth, community connection, and coastal beauty in an unforgettable two-day experience.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Paiwan hospitality in Tjuvecekadan — Enjoy an Indigenous lunch inside a traditional longhouse and join a DIY craft or cultural activity with local hosts.
- Overnight in Mudan Hot Springs — Stay in Pingtung’s mountain foothills, where natural hot springs provide the perfect retreat.
- Hike the Alangyi Historic Trail — 8km coastal path (~3–4 hrs, mostly flat), famous for untouched beaches, sea cliffs, and conservation efforts.
- Spot unique coastal ecology — The trail is a protected corridor for rare species, including nesting sea turtles and native plants.
- Seamless transfers — Travel comfortably with private transport from Zuoying HSR Station to trailheads, hotel, and back.
- Cultural immersion & nature — Visit to one of Taiwan's listed "Potential UNESCO World Heritage Sites", Tjuvecekadan, comprised of over 50 slate stone houses
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- To ensure we provide ample notification to our community partners in Tjuvecekadan, as well as apply for the necessary mountain and police permits to hike Alangyi Historic Trail, guests need to book this tour 21 days to your preferred departure date.
- Due to local community restrictions, no bookings can be made between June and August each year.
2026/2027 Tour Dates:
- November 7-8, 2026
- January 9-10, 2027
- February 13-14, 2027
- April 24-25, 2027
- Note: Select the specific date on the drop-down calendar option listed on the right side of this page
For more detailed information on the Alangyi Historic Trail visit our online guide here - www.taiwanoutdoors.com/hiking/alangyi-historic-trail/
Daily Itinerary
Guests will meet our guide and be picked up in private transportation from Zuoying High Speed Rail Station and driven in comfort to the gates of the famed Laoqijia Paiwan village. From here, the group will begin a unique cultural experience with one of Taiwan's 16 indigenous tribes.
From Zuoying HSR Station, guests can expect a 1-hour drive to our designated pick up location to meet our village hosts. Last-minute provisions can be purchased at a convenience store along the way. Upon arrival at the meeting location our group will board a seperate vehicle and begin a 45-minute drive up a riverbed into the mountains to the village of Tjuvecekadan.
This visit to the Paiwan village of Laoqijia (老七佳石板屋) or Tjuvecekadan, as it is known in the local Paiwan language, is something very few visitors to Taiwan ever get a chance to experience.
The group will meet our hosts, local Paiwan villagers and begin a welcoming ceremony overlooking the village. After this ceremony, guests and our local host will enjoy a spectacular community tour of the homes and a local museum with artifacts found in the local area. This will be followed by a lunch prepared by our indigenous hosts using local recipes and ingredients.
The rest of the afternoon will consist of a tour of the community by our hosts, translated by our guide, as well as time to socialize and relax before our aboriginal dinner is served by our hosts.
After our afternoon activities, the group will depart and head off to our seaside accommodation located in the town of Fengliao. After check-in, guests can relax poolside or choose to explore the local area (or do both!). Our guide will lead a short walk down to the local train station, where guests can purchase dinner (their own responsibility) and experience local nightlife in this small town.
Day One Hiking Notes
- Day One Total Hiking Distance: 1-2km (Approximately)
- Estimated Time on Trail: 30 minutes
- Trail Conditions: No real trails will be hiked on this day
Day One Schedule
- 08:30 – Depart From Zuoying HSR Station on private transportation (guests responsibility to travel to Zuoying HSR Station)
- 10:00 – Arrive at Laoqijia Suspension Bridge
- 10:30 – Arrive at Tjuvecekadan (老七佳石板屋 / Laoqijia) village and begin village tour
- 12:00 – Tribal Style Lunch (included in tour)
- 13:00 – Free time to explore village & Tribal DIY activity (e.g. wreath-making, bracelet-making, etc)
- 14:00 – Depart from Tjuvecekadan (老七佳石板屋 / Laoqijia)
- 15:00 – Board van and depart for hotel
- 16:30 – Arrive in Mudan and check-in to hotel
- 16:30 – Free time to explore Mudan, soak in the hot springs and group dinner (included in tour price)
- 20:00 – Bedtime
*Please note: These times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including traffic weather, road, and trail conditions.
The second day of the trip includes a hike along one of Taiwan’s most famous historic trails, Alangyi. The group will wake up, eat breakfast, and set off for the southern trailhead of this epic trail. There will be a stop on the way to the trailhead to allow guests to purchase last minute provisions for the day hike.
Hiking south-to-north, guests will experience a remote, 8km long hike along Taiwan's last remaining coastlines.
The Alangyi Historic Trail is renowned for both its ecological significance and it's remote coastal views. The trail itself traverses one nature reserve and requires a highly competitive permit and hiring a local indigeneous guide. Guests will enjoy a homemade aboriginal "Hunters" lunch box to enjoy on the trail.
Private transportation will pick the group up not far from the northern trailhead and drop them off at the Zuoying HSR Station for the end of the tour.
Day Two Hiking Notes:
- Day Two Total Hiking Distance: 8km
- Trail Conditions: Some compact soil trails with man-made structures such as wooden steps and small wooden bridges. Hiking along rocky beach with smooth river rocks. There is only about 200m of elevatio change along the entire decline across the 16km trail
- Estimated Time on Trail: 4-5 hours
Day Two Schedule
07:00 – Wake up & Eat Breakfast
08:00 – Depart Mudan
09:30 – Arrive at Alangyi Historic Trail southern trailhead
12:30 – Trailside lunch
14:30 – Arrive at northern trailhead of Alangyi Historic Trail
15:00 – Depart for Zuoying HSR
17:00 - Drop off guests at Zuoying HSR
– End of Tour –
*Please note: These times are approximate and will depend on a number of factors including weather, road and traffic conditions and hiking pace.
Cost Description
Price Includes
✅ Private round-trip van service from Zuoying HSR (Alternate pick up locations can be arranged in Pingtung / Kaoshiung. Additional costs may apply)
✅ 2-Days of experienced, bilingual guiding services
✅ One (1) night accommodation at hot spring hotel in Mudan(Fengliao Hotel or similar)
✅ 4 Meals included - Day One: Lunch, Dinner | Day Two: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Guided community tour and DIY activities in Tjuvecekadan
✅ Mountain and Police Permits for hiking Alangyi Historic Trail
✅ Passenger insurance on the van
✅ Hiking/Mountain Insurance
✅ TWD$3,000,000 Travel agency liability insurance (for each guest)
✅ An experience of a lifetime experiencing Taiwan's indigenous communities and hiking one of Taiwan's top historic trails!
Price Excludes
❌ Flights (domestic or international), as well as train or other transportation needed to arrive in Zuoying HSR Station
❌ Airport transfers (Available upon request. Additional costs may apply)
❌ Drinks and meals not included in itinerary (Day One: Breakfast, Dinner | Day Two: Dinner)
❌ Additional stops at attractions or souvenir shops not included in the itinerary
❌ Additional Personal Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature
Notice
⚠️ PICK-UP / DROP-OFF LOCATIONs: Our pick-up location will be Zuoying HSR Station. The departure time will be 8:30am. This will allow guests to arrive to the pick up location from anywhere along the High Speed Rail network. It is the guests responsibility to arrive at Zuoying HSR on time. Please plan ahead. If you require an alternate pick-up/drop-off locations, please contact us directly at [email protected]. Additional costs may apply.
⚠️ GUIDE: In addition to providing an amazing outdoor experience, our guides have the responsibility for guest safety and well-being. Our guides will monitor the group's fitness levels and health throughout the tour. In the event of poor weather or if any guests are struggling from poor fitness or adverse conditions, they reserve the right to alter the tour itinerary and/or cancel the ascent. We thank you for your understanding as we believe guests' safety is of the utmost importance.
⚠️ MEALS: Day One Breakfast is not included in the tour price. Day Two: Dinner is not included in the tour price. Guests are responsible for preparing and bringing their own meals on these days. Guests are also responsible to be sure they have enough water during the tour (we suggest a minimum of 2 liters). There are opportunities to refill or purchase supplies and water throughout the tour itinerary.
⚠️ GROUP SIZE: Our Tjuvecekadan and Alangyi Historic Trail Tour can be booked for groups between 1-7 guests. The maximum group size for this tour is 7. We require a minimum of 5 guests to run this tour. If we are unable to secure this number of guests, we reserve the right to cancel this trip. We will inform guests within three weeks of the departure date. If you have a team of more than 7, please contact us directly at [email protected].
⚠️ TOUR AVAILABILITY: Our Tjuvecekadan and Alangyi Historic Trail Tour must be booked at least 21 days prior to your planned departure date. Due to the consideration and advanced notice we wish to provide our aboriginal hosts, as well the need to arrange permit applications for our guests, we require this advanced notice. This tour can be booked online September to June each year, but for those groups wishing to hike during the June-August period must have a direct consultation with our tour director to ensure our hosts will allow our visit.
⚠️ PACKING LISTS: When a guest registers for Taiwan Outdoors' Tjuvecekadan and Alangyi Historic Trail Tour, they will receive a complete packing list and trip FAQ digital package through email. Taiwan Outdoors' staff will be available to provide additional support to guests between registration and tour dates.
⚠️ PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Full payment is required at least 15-days prior to the permit application date. This ensures our guests commitment to the tour and allows us to confirm participation.
⚠️ PERMITS: For hikers looking to join this tour, they must understand the following details:
- Hiking Alangyi Historic Trail is a very popular, yet remote experience in Taiwan that traverses indigenous land and several nature reserves. As such, permits are required for visitor management.
- Permits must be applied days prior to the tour date (the earlier the better)
- Taiwan Outdoors will apply for group permits on behalf of our registered and paid guests. This means if you are interested in joining this tour please ensure you register and pay as soon as possible - the earlier we get confirmation and payment, the better odds we can have getting permits.
⚠️ NON-REFUNDABLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: When a group registers and pays for Taiwan Outdoors’ Tjuvecekadan and Alangyi Historic Trail Tour, we make arrangements with the Tjuvecekadan community and conduct various administrative work to secure permits and reserve accommodations. Because of the work required, as well as the money required to secure the services provided on this trip, Taiwan Outdoors’ has one non-refundable administration fee our guests should be aware of:
- Each booking will incur a non-refundable administrative fee of 10% of the booking price at the time of booking, in addition to cancellation fee enforced by the domestic law associated with consumer protection in Taiwan. The cancellation policy is outlined below.
⚠️ CANCELLATION POLICY:
In the event we are not successful in acquiring our guests' permits, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
In the event Taiwan Outdoors cancels the event due to an Act of God, adverse weather or any other unforeseen circumstance, a full refund will be provided. Guaranteed.
- 95% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 41 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 10% non-refundable administration fee).
- 90% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 31 days to 40 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 10% non-refundable administration fee).
- 70% refund when the cancellation notice arrives 2 days to 30 days before the scheduled day of departure (less the 10% non-refundable administration fee).
- 20% refund when the cancellation notice arrives one day before the scheduled day of departure (less the 10% non-refundable administration fee).
- No refund when the cancellation notice arrives after the scheduled day of departure.
Do you have any other questions? Please contact us directly at [email protected].
