Sandimen Recreation Area

The Sandimen Recreation Area is located in Sandimen Township in southern Taiwan's Pingtung County. It is the site of three Paiwan aboriginal tribes -- Shuimen, Sandi, and Beiye.

In the Sandimen Recreation Area, local and international visitors can experience the unique romance of Taiwan's aboriginal people. One can delve into the past of the aboriginal tribes, observe traditional Paiwan stone-slab houses, stone implements, and wood carvings. One can also feast on authentic aboriginal foods, and buy unique aboriginal glass beads, clothing, embroidery, pottery and other art works.

During the harvest festivals that take place each August, the aboriginal tribesmen don their traditional costume and perform their traditional singing and dancing. It is a sight that should not be missed.

Here is an interesting article to read:

• Sparkling Tears of the Sun (March 1, 2003)