Fee

US$35 (NT$1000)

(including transportation, tickets, insurance and lunch)

Date

November 28, 2010

 Register Due

 November 20, 2010

Departure  

7:30 am.

P.S.  The trip will be cancelled with less than 15 participants.

Route

Arrive in Sun Moon Lake in the morning → Ita Thao → Yachting Journey (Syuenguang Temple, Lalu Island)

Description

【Ita Thao】
Once known as Dehua Village, this is the main Thao settlement. Traditional Thao performances and cultural exhibitions are offered here, as well as a shopping area full of Thao atmosphere.

【Sun Moon Lake Yachting Journey】
Nantou County is the only county in Taiwan that does not border the sea. However, it possesses Sun Moon Lake, the biggest fresh water lake in Taiwan, so locals refer to it as "The Child of the Sea" or "Shueishe's Child of the Sea". When you visit Sun Moon Lake, you will have an irresistible impulse to reach the center of the lake, and to come close to the natural beauty of the lakes and mountains. The best way to do this is by boat. It is actually quite easy to achieve this dream. Sun Moon Lake provides four public wharfs, allowing yachters to form a yachting club. They accept fees, which are displayed openly.

Once known as Dehua Village, this is the main Thao settlement. Traditional Thao performances and cultural exhibitions are offered here, as well as a shopping area full of Thao atmosphere.

Route

Lunch → Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village or Puli Winery  → Return home

Description

【Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village】
The most unique quality of the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is that it preserves and displays the artistic culture and settlement (village) landscape of Taiwan's Aborigines. The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is divided into four sections. The first section is mainly comprised of a visitor's relaxation center, namely the Shueishalian European Palace Garden. The second section consists of a fountain performance with multi-colored lights and a musical accompaniment. The third section is comprised of a visual plaza and a games plaza. The fourth section is mainly based on the original village buildings and mountain culture of Taiwan's Aborigines. They include displays of the ten following groups: The Yami, Atayal, Ami, Paiwan, Rukai, Saisiyat, Bunun, Puyuma, Tsou, and the Thao. Currently, the Thao and the Tsou are displayed as one group, so in actuality, only nine groups appear. The culture, utensils, carvings, and homes of each group are on display, allowing one to learn about their customs, social organizations, and living conditions. In addition to rides offered in the park, footpaths link each of the Aboriginal villages. Consequently, visitors here not only are able to learn about the various features of the Aboriginal culture, but can also enjoy the natural landscape.
【Puli Winery】
Shaosing Rice Wine is one of our eight national wines. As implied by its name, it was originally produced in Shaosing, in China’s Zhejiang province, where it was made and fermented from high-quality sticky rice, barley, and the water from Jianhu Lake. Puli Winery uses its own improved method of making the wine. It is sealed tightly and stored in an earthen jar for at least 30 months before becoming available for marketing. For a more high-quality Shaosing Wine, at least 60 months are required for storage.