Wulai

Wulai is a famous mountain village in North Taiwan, only 29 kilometers south of Taipei City. The village is located in water reservation area and has magnificant gorges, waterfalls and hot spring resorts. It is best visited on a rainy day.

The residents of Wulai are mostly aboriginal people, of the Tai Ya (Atayal) Tribe. It is said that Wulai is a term used by the tribe, which means hot spring.

The famous Wulai Waterfall is about 80 meters high. It is magnificant, like a white silk scarf flowing down from the sky. There is a sightseeing trail train that takes visitors to the base of the waterfall. Visiters can then take a cable car back to the top of the waterfall and appreciate its beauty from a short distance.

The aboriginal cultural center across the Wulai Waterfall is a museum of aboriginal folk art. The museum introduces the culture, customs and habits of the Tai Ya (Atayal) Tribe and demonstrates many of its historical artifacts. The highlight of the visit to the museum is the singing and dancing show of aboriginal people.

Here is an interesting article to read:

• Businesses work together to revive the cultural interest in Wulai (October 4, 2006)