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Learn about the ancient life wisdom of mountains and sea.

Entering the East Coast tribes - Yilei! Travel in sea style

Would you like to join the "sea style" gang?

This joyful group of enthusiastic and hospitable indigenous people will always welcome you with their sea-style personality. They'll take you to the mountains and the seaside, where you can eat, drink, and laugh together. Riding the wind, you'll freely enjoy this place.

The life circles of various tribes have merged into the vast cultural landscape, much like tributaries flowing into the sea. Sea-style residents always live closest to the sea, leading open-minded and unrestrained lives.
When you chase the waves with a heart yearning for travel, you can share everything provided by the sea and appreciate a journey as vast and bright as the ocean.

"Yilie"
Join us in celebrating indigenous style!
You're invited to join the largest 'gang' on the East Coast—the sea-style people. Let us take care of you with our most sea-style personality and enhance your sea-style vacation! Yilie!

Note: "Yilie" is used to express amazement in the Amis spoken language. It can be understood as being similar to "wow" in English.

Tribe
Tribe
  • Tribal Working Holiday

    Tribal Working Holiday

    Become a true member of the tribe!

    The East Coast tribal working holiday offers an intimate way to deeply experience the local culture. Spend some 'sun-time' (day) and 'moon-time' (night) at the tribe, exploring the forest and sea with East Coast tribesmen.
    Engage in meaningful activities for the tribe, listen to tribal hunters' brave mountain stories, and learn coexistence skills with nature. If you're tired of the city's fast pace and long for the freedom of living in nature, choose a suitable time and immerse yourself in the East Coast lifestyle—a true tribesman.

  • East Coast Tribal Summer Camp

    East Coast Tribal Summer Camp

    A camp that lets the children run wild in the mountains and sea

    Being sent into the wilderness is a process of exploring the unknown and finding courage.
    It begins with the land and the tribe. Children must let go of electronics and the dazzling sound and video effects in games and animations so that they can explore an environment different from the city. In unfamiliar situations, they must explore, take on challenges, and learn to overcome fear and cope with danger. Through this process, experiencing primitive tribal life, children will learn to be in harmony with nature, and understand the value of ecology and environmental protection, broadening their worldview.

  • Pahanhan Tribal Corner Shop

    Pahanhan Tribal Corner Shop

    The local kiosk for East Coast travels

    'Pahanhan' means 'place of rest' in the Amis language. 'The Pahanhan tribal corner shop' serves as the tribe's essential information exchange hub, featuring revamped planning and design. Beyond selling daily necessities, this innovative corner shop also functions as a tribal information exchange, tourism center, and guided tour provider of. With its diverse services, it has become not only a community center for local residents, but also the primary service window for visitors. Currently, the East Coast shops serving as Pahanhan tribal corner shops include Madawdaw in Chenggong, Dongi in Changbin, Baoshan Grocery Store in Cawi Tribe, and Costal Coffee in Tingalaw Tribe.

  • Ocean Home B&B

    Ocean Home B&B

    A local accommodation brand of the East Coast

    Ocean Home B&Bs is an accommodation brand that highlights tribal characteristics. To establish the brand for East Coast tribal slow tours, the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration has selected suitable spaces within the tribes since 2014, transforming them into B&Bs. Through space improvements and B&B service coaching, Ocean Home B&Bs have been created. These B&Bs, combined with tribal tours, offer guests from around the world animmersive tribal cultural experience. Currently, members of Ocean Home B&Bs include Candy at Country in the Cawi Tribe, Mulan's House in the Paterungan Tribe, Grandma Feng's Inn, and Auntie's Flowers Homestay in the Ciwkangan Tribe. They eagerly await your visit!

  • Amis Kakeng Musical Group

    Amis Kakeng Musical Group

    Following the tribal music and dance, feel the passionate East Coast vibes

    The Amis music and dance are a captivating aspect not to be missed when visiting the East Coast. In this fusion of tradition and innovation, you can delve into the life stories of the Amis people and appreciate the vitality and enthusiasm embedded in their tribal cultural heritage.
    The Paw Paw Drum performance, executed by the youths of the Pisirian Tribe. Using, features a percussion instrument crafted from buoys (known as Pawpaw in Amis). Their energetic performances have garnered fame for the tribe.
    Meanwhile, the Amis Kakeng Musical Group at the Amis Folk Center in Duli employs the unique traditional percussion instrument, called Kakeng. Traditionally used to announce joyous news during weddings—when a husband joins the Amis woman's family and takes on the family name—this instrument, combined with singing, has gained international recognition. The Amis Folk Center serves as a hub for cultural development, training, and performances. Through generational continuity and integration, the hope is to perpetuate the tradition of “announcing great news” and pass down indigenous art and culture from one generation to the next. Notably, the Amis society follows a matrilineal.

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