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Wulai
Wulai is a famous mountain village in northern Taiwan and is located
in water reservation area. Residents are most aboriginal people
(Tai Ya Tribe). There are high mountains along the intersection
of Nanshi Creek and Tunho Creek. Beautiful scenery is formed by
the high mountains and running rivers. The place is famous for
hot springs, trail train (push-car), waterfalls and Yushian Amusement
Park. It is said that Wulai is a term used by Tai Ya Tribe. It
means hot spring. Thus, the hot springs here are acclaimed. The
quality of hot springs is carbonic acid springs with minor base.
The hot springs are clear, transparent, colorless, and odorless.
Hot spring spa is effective in healing dermatitis. The famous
Wulai Waterfall is about 80 meters high. It is magnificent like
a white silk cloth coming down from the sky. In addition, the
sightseeing trail train (push-car) is part of the uniqueness of
Wulai. Trail train (push-car) used to be for transportation of
lumber but now it is for tourists' pleasure. The aboriginal culture
center across Wulai Waterfall is a remodeled museum of aboriginal
folk art. It introduces the aboriginal culture, customs and habits
of Tai Ya Tribe and demonstrates the historical artifacts. The
highlight of the visit to the center is the singing and dancing
show of aboriginal people.
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