Duoli Tribe is an Amis community on the western slopes of the Coastal Range facing the Pacific along Provincial Highway 11, home to the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration's Duoli Visitor Center and Amis Folk Culture Center — an important tourism and cultural hub on the central East Coast.
The Duoli Visitor Center and Amis Folk Culture Center, run by the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration, are located at approximately kilometers 124.5–126 of Provincial Highway 11; the Amis center was completed in 1995, and its main sacrificial house and dwelling were built following hand-drawn survey plans made in 1943 by a Japanese ethnologist studying the priestly residence of the Tafalong community in Hualien (per the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration website). An earlier draft of this content mistakenly placed the site at kilometer 161–163; the figure has been corrected here based on the official source.
Highlights of Duoli Coast
Duoli Tribe is located at kilometer markers 161 to 163 on Provincial Highway 11. The settlement faces the sea from the hillside, with the Coastal Range providing a natural barrier behind it. On clear days the Pacific in front displays a vivid deep blue, with the sky and ocean blending seamlessly — one of the most representative views along the Provincial Highway 11 stretch of the East Coast. The East Coast National Scenic Area Administration has set up a visitor center here, offering travel information and interpretation services for the East Coast.
Duoli Tribe is an Amis (Amis) community. The Amis are the most populous indigenous group in Taiwan, known for their traditional age-grade system and the Ilisin harvest festival. The Ilisin is typically held each year between July and August, the most important annual ceremony of the community, in which tribal members express gratitude to heaven and earth for the harvest through traditional song and dance. Observers should maintain respect: do not join the dance circle uninvited, and follow the arrangements made by the community.
How to make the most of your visit
Practical information
Getting there & time
- Located at kilometer 161 on Provincial Highway 11, about 40 minutes north of Taitung City by car; or about 10 minutes south from Chenggong Township center.
- Open at all times. The summer peak season of July to August sees more visitors; check opening hours for the East Coast National Scenic Area Visitor Center before visiting.
Nearby connections
- Heading north about 15 minutes takes you to Sansiantai in Chenggong Township. Heading south along Provincial Highway 11 leads to Changbin and Taitung City, forming a complete East Coast route.
- Chenggong Township is an important fishing town on the East Coast. Chenggong Fishing Harbor is worth visiting to watch the swordfish auction; Singang Catholic Church is also a local landmark.
Sources: East Coast National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation; Chenggong Township Office. Photos pending Dio's on-site photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duoli Tribe located?
It is located on the western slopes of the Coastal Range along Provincial Highway 11, around kilometer 124.5–126, facing the Pacific.
When was the Amis Folk Culture Center completed?
It was completed in 1995, with its main buildings modeled on 1943 hand-drawn survey plans of a priestly residence in Hualien.
Are there visitor facilities at Duoli?
The East Coast National Scenic Area Administration operates a visitor center there offering travel information and interpretation services.
Sources
- 都歷遊客中心－東部海岸國家風景區觀光資訊網 — 官方位置與阿美族民俗中心沿革