The Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park is an open-air museum established in 1985 by the Council of Indigenous Peoples on about 82 hectares in Beiye Village, Majia Township, Pingtung. The park uses outdoor spaces to recreate the traditional village forms of the Paiwan and Rukai peoples, allowing visitors to gain a systematic understanding of indigenous culture in southern Taiwan through traditional houses, craft displays, and regular performances.
The Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park was established in 1985 and is operated by the Council of Indigenous Peoples. It covers about 82 hectares in Beiye Village, Majia Township, Pingtung County, making it Taiwan's largest outdoor indigenous cultural exhibition park.
What to see at Majia Indigenous Cultural Park
The park is located in Beiye Village, Majia Township, on the western foothills of the Central Mountain Range. Exhibition zones are divided by Paiwan and Rukai tribal groups, restoring the spatial arrangement and interior furnishings of slate-stone houses, including characteristic objects such as hundred-pacer snake motifs, ceramic pots (taovu), and glass beads. The park covers a large area; a complete visit involves considerable walking.
The Indigenous Peoples Cultural Center has a permanent exhibition systematically introducing the history and culture of Taiwan's 16 indigenous peoples. On weekends, traditional song and dance performances are held regularly, along with craft demonstration classes in glass bead making, woodcarving, and similar skills. Please follow park regulations when visiting the reconstructed village zones, and respect the sacred nature of indigenous cultural displays.
How to make the most of your visit
Practical information
Getting there and time needed
- By car, enter Majia Township via Provincial Highway 24 (Changfen Highway); the park has its own car park. Check the official website for current admission fees and opening hours.
- Public transit service is extremely sparse; self-driving or joining a package tour departing from Pingtung is recommended.
- A complete visit takes 3 to 4 hours; there is significant outdoor walking, so prepare sun protection in hot weather.
Nearby connections
- Majia Farm (Maolin branch) is in the neighboring area and offers a different perspective on mountain agriculture.
- Sandimen Township is a major center for Paiwan crafts, with ceramics and woodcarving studios clustered there, about 15 minutes from Majia Township.
Source: Council of Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park official information, context-provided facts. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park established?
The park was established in 1985 and is operated by the Council of Indigenous Peoples, making it Taiwan's largest outdoor indigenous cultural park.
How large is the park?
The park covers about 82 hectares in Beiye Village, Majia Township, Pingtung — a large outdoor exhibition area on the western foothills of the Central Mountain Range.
Which indigenous cultures does the park mainly showcase?
The park primarily recreates the traditional settlement forms of the Paiwan and Rukai peoples, and its permanent exhibition introduces the history and culture of Taiwan's 16 indigenous peoples.
Sources
- 臺灣原住民族文化園區 — 原住民族委員會文化園區官方網站
- 臺灣原住民族文化園區 > 屏東縣 > 交通部觀光署 — 交通部觀光署官方景點頁，成立年份與面積交叉查證