Cultural Experience in the Paiwan Sapulju Community in Southern Taitung

Guide: DING,CIOU-CIH
Sapulju is a simple, strongly knit Paiwan community in southern Taitung wedged between the protection of the mountains and the sea. The Paiwan word “sapulju” means “solitary” and “desolate,” but in the 1950s, the community moved to this new site, where it became livelier over time despite retaining the original name. It now boasts the greatest number of legally registered B&Bs in Jinfeng Township, which are Tjiljuvekang Art & Leisure House, Machawu BnB, and Djausunuq BnB, and Sheng’en Café and SUN handicraft workshop are major drivers of local industry. While passing through here, where lush green mountains kiss the Kuroshio Current, we’ll enjoy some locally grown coffee and Paiwan culture.