Ciyakang Community｜Tree Hollow Feast under the Moon

Ciyakang CommunityTree Hollow Feast under the Moon

The Red Honor Roll Is In — And These Community Classics Made the List!

Attention, food and culture loves!

Taste of Native Cuisines, The Journey to Tribes is celebrating its ninth year, and six beloved community classics are making their return!

This year, we’re putting together a Red Honor Roll of the East Longitudinal Valley, celebrating the dishes, traditions, and experiences that communities are proud to call their own.

Some have won us over with unforgettable flavors. Some have become classics through generations of cultural knowledge. And some simply bring a bold and generous spirit that you can only experience here.

Different communities, different stories, but every one of them has earned its place on the list.

So come hungry and follow the Red Honor Roll from community to community. Taste the land, hear the stories, and discover six experiences shaped by memory, tradition, and the people who keep them alive.

Trust us. These are the ones you don’t want to miss.

The Pride of the Ciyakang Shines Bright!

In Ciyakang, the mountains and forests are one big playground. Join local youth and pick up a bow to try one of the traditional skills of the Truku people. Venture beneath the trees to gather bird’s nest fern, head into the hills to cut bamboo, and work together to prepare bamboo rice. Every step offers a glimpse into everyday life shaped by the land.

When the fire is lit, another side of Ciyakang comes alive. Smoked pork seasoned with prickly ash is served with six colorful sauces, each bringing a different aroma and flavor to the table. Add a warming pork offal soup and the distinctive tast, then raise a glass of the community’s own glutinous rice brew infused with mountain pepper.

Come ready to explore and ready to eat. AKay Play Life brings the everyday life, flavors, and stories of Ciyakang straight to the table.

12:50

Meet at Hualien Railway Station

13:40

Meet at Shoufeng Railway Station

13:50

Fenglin Art Museum (Linrong Rest Area)

14:00

Blessing Ceremony

14:30

Traditional Archery Experience

15:30

Community Walking Tour

16:30

Gathering Bird’s Nest Fern and Making Bamboo Rice

17:30

Tree Hollow Feast under the Moon

19:30

Departure

Take Aim and Discover a Traditional Truku Hunting Skill

Discover the strength, skill, and focus behind traditional archery with “AKay Play Life”. Begin by learning about the materials used to make the bow and arrows, then take it step by step. Breathe, aim, draw the bow, and release.
As you practice, find your own rhythm of calm and concentration while experiencing a traditional skill deeply connected to life in Ciyakang.

Walk through Ciyakang and Discover Everyday Community Life

Walk through the farmland, visit a jaw harp workshop and the local grocery store, and experience the rhythms of life in Ciyakang today.
With each step, discover the people, landscapes, and natural surroundings of Ciyakang, and gain a sense of how everyday life moves between the mountains and the plains.

Get Close to the Land and Gather Your Own Ingredients

Step into a local bird’s nest fern garden and harvest fresh wild greens by hand. Then join community members in gathering bamboo and preparing bamboo rice together.
Through the experience, discover how daily life in Ciyakang is closely connected with the natural environment. Best of all, everyone works together to prepare one of the dishes for dinner.

Tree Hollow Feast under the Moon

The savory aroma of smoked meat mingles with the rich scent of wood fire.
Every dish on the table carries a piece of local life and memory. Join young community members who have returned home and discover a feast that brings Truku history and knowledge into conversation with life today. Taste the food, listen to the stories, and experience the memories and deep connections that continue to shape Ciyakang.
One bite, one story.

12:50

Meet at Hualien Railway Station
13:40

Meet at Shoufeng Railway Station
13:50

Fenglin Art Museum (Linrong Rest Area)
14:00

Blessing Ceremony
14:30

Traditional Archery Experience

Take Aim and Discover a Traditional Truku Hunting Skill

Discover the strength, skill, and focus behind traditional archery with “AKay Play Life”.
Begin by learning about the materials used to make the bow and arrows, then take it step by step. Breathe, aim, draw the bow, and release.
As you practice, find your own rhythm of calm and concentration while experiencing a traditional skill deeply connected to life in Ciyakang.
15:30

Community Walking Tour

Walk through Ciyakang and Discover Everyday Community Life

Walk through the farmland, visit a jaw harp workshop and the local grocery store, and experience the rhythms of life in Ciyakang today.
With each step, discover the people, landscapes, and natural surroundings of Ciyakang, and gain a sense of how everyday life moves between the mountains and the plains.
16:30

Gathering Bird’s Nest Fern and Making Bamboo Rice

Get Close to the Land and Gather Your Own Ingredients

Step into a local bird’s nest fern garden and harvest fresh wild greens by hand. Then join community members in gathering bamboo and preparing bamboo rice together.
Through the experience, discover how daily life in Ciyakang is closely connected with the natural environment. Best of all, everyone works together to prepare one of the dishes for dinner.
17:30

Tree Hollow Feast under the Moon

Tree Hollow Feast under the Moon

The savory aroma of smoked meat mingles with the rich scent of wood fire.
Every dish on the table carries a piece of local life and memory. Join young community members who have returned home and discover a feast that brings Truku history and knowledge into conversation with life today. Taste the food, listen to the stories, and experience the memories and deep connections that continue to shape Ciyakang.
One bite, one story.
19:30

Departure

Information

Tour date(s)	November 7, 2026 (Sat.), November 8, 2026 (Sun.)
Location	Ciyakang Community, Wanrong Township, Hualien County Near Shoufeng Railway Station
Maximum participants limit	30 participants per session
Duration	Approximately 5 hours
Meeting Time and Location	12:50 \| Hualien Railway Station 13:40 \| Shoufeng Railway Station 14:00 \| Fenglin Art Museum (Linrong Rest Area)
Dismissal Time and Location	19:30 \| Program ends 19:40 \| Arrival at Fenglin Art Museum (Linrong Rest Area) 20:00 \| Arrival at Shoufeng Railway Station 20:40 \| Arrival at Hualien Railway Station ※ All arrival times are estimates. If you need to catch a return train, please inform the staff when checking in.
Recommended Age	All ages
Fee	NT$2,500 per person Children aged 0 to 3 may participate free of charge. Meals, activities, complimentary gifts, and insurance are not included for free admission. Participants aged 4 and above are charged the full fee.
The Fee Includes	Shuttle from the train station to the community, meal, tour guide and activity, souvenir , group insurance.
Brand gifts	Ciyakang Community signature sauce
Reminders	1.Most activities take place outdoors. We recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants, and comfortable closed toe shoes suitable for walking. 2.Please bring your own reusable water bottle to help reduce waste. 3.Indigenous millet brew will be served during the event. Please drink responsibly and according to your own condition. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Minors must not consume alcohol, and please do not drink and drive. 4.The times listed in the itinerary are for reference only. The schedule and activity order may be adjusted depending on traffic conditions and actual on site circumstances. 5.Shuttle vehicles will be assigned according to the number of participants on the day. Seating is open and cannot be reserved in advance. 6.When registering, please provide your offical name, date of birth, and ID number for insurance purposes. 7.Please arrive on time on the day of the event. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and are not eligible for refunds. 8.In the event of natural disasters or other circumstances beyond the organizer’s control, the organizer reserves the right to adjust or modify the program. Any cancellation and follow up arrangements will be announced on the official Facebook page by 8:00 PM on the day before the event. 9.All event photos are for reference only. Actual activities and arrangements are subject to on site conditions.
Refund Policy	Cancellations made 21 days or more before the selected event date are subject to a 10% handling fee. Cancellations made 4 to 20 days before the selected event date are subject to a 30% handling fee. Cancellations made 0 to 3 days before the selected event date are non refundable.