East Coast National Scenic Area

Jingpu is the southernmost village in Fengbin Township, Hualien County. The Tropic of Cancer monument is in the south of Jingpu Village. Residents are mainly Amis. In the Amis language, Jingpu is called Ciwi (the pronunciation of which is close to zha-wei), meaning the flat col between mountains. Since Jingpu is located at the estuary of Xiuguluan River, every visitor to the East Coast participating in whitewater rafting will arrive and get ashore here after Changhong Bridge. With the unique landforms of Coastal Mountain Range, Pacific Ocean, Xiuguluan River, and Xibulan Island, and the wide array of local tours developed by the tribes in recent years, the beauty of Jingpu Tribe has become more and more known to the world.

The various tours that Jingpu Tribe has been actively developing are based on the traditional Amis lifestyle. By participating in the tour, visitors can get closer to the authentic local life. For example, the Bagua fishnet is an important traditional tool for fishing by the stream that every Amis youth must master. Rubber rafts used to be the main means of transportation between Jingpu Tribe and tribes on the other side of the river. The tours combine interesting experiences with the beautiful scenery of the estuary. You can listen to the simple tribal stories about catching eel seedlings and mole crabs at the estuary, living in harmony with nature.

Jingpu Tribe is also the first tribe in the East Coast National Scenic Area to offer working holidays. The model of "active participation beyond mere experiencing" successfully brought many young volunteers here to participate, which led to the establishment of the New Pacific No. 1. It is a must-see highlight at Jingpu.