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Taitung Indigenous Peoples Culture Center

A starting point for understanding four major indigenous groups — Amis, Paiwan, Puyuma, and Bunun — through permanent exhibitions
📍 Taitung · Taitung City · Zhongxing Road🎨 Cultural venue🔖 Indigenous culture · Ethnic group exhibitions · Artifact collections

Established by the Taitung County Government, the Indigenous Peoples Culture Center focuses on the major indigenous groups within Taitung — Amis, Paiwan, Puyuma, and Bunun — displaying traditional clothing, utensils, architectural models, and cultural artifacts related to annual ceremonies. The permanent exhibition is a systematic introduction to the diverse indigenous cultures of Taitung.

Highlights of the Taitung Indigenous Peoples Culture Center

The Culture Center is located on Zhongxing Road in Taitung City and is managed by the Taitung County Government's Indigenous Peoples Administration. The exhibition is organized by ethnic group and covers the patterns and craft techniques of traditional clothing, everyday implements, ceremonial objects, and architectural models for each group. Notably, the Paiwan glass bead culture, Puyuma ceremonial objects from the Great Hunting Ritual, and explanations of the Bunun eight-part polyphonic singing are all covered in depth.

Explanatory text in the museum is primarily in Chinese, with some exhibition areas featuring indigenous language audio guides. It is recommended to read the written descriptions carefully as you go, to build a foundational understanding of each group's annual ceremonies, social organization, and way of life. When visiting, please approach the displayed artifacts with respect — do not touch or mimic ceremonial objects.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Visit

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Tour by ethnic group sectionVisit in order through the Amis, Paiwan, Puyuma, and Bunun exhibition areas, reading the written descriptions and comparing differences in each group's clothing patterns. Allow approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Make use of the audio guidesSome exhibition areas offer indigenous language and Chinese audio guides, which help deepen understanding of each group's ceremonies and oral traditions, enriching the visit.
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Visit during special exhibitionsThe museum periodically holds special exhibitions and cultural events. Check the official announcements from the Taitung County Government's Indigenous Peoples Administration before your trip to know the schedule.
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Maintain a respectful attitude toward the cultureMany exhibits are traditional implements and ceremonial artifacts of various indigenous groups. Please do not touch the exhibits, and do not mimic or make light of ceremonial displays — this is a matter of basic respect.

Practical Information

Getting There & Time

  • By car: Located on Zhongxing Road in Taitung City, near the Taitung County Government complex. Parking is available nearby.
  • Public transport: From Taitung Train Station, take a city bus or taxi, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Opening hours and admission fees are subject to official announcements from the Taitung County Government's Indigenous Peoples Administration. Confirm before visiting.

Nearby Connections

  • The Culture Center is near Beinan Cultural Park (about 10 minutes by car) and can be combined into a half-day indigenous culture theme itinerary in Taitung City.
  • Taitung Railway Arts Village is also within Taitung City, about 15 minutes by car, and is suitable as a follow-up visit.

Source: Public information from the Taitung County Indigenous Peoples Culture Center. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.

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