A small trip to the Fushan tribe: an Indigenous village trip that gives back
Employee trips don't have to be crowded tourist spots. The small trip to the Fushan tribe in Yilan is another option: walk into the mountain forest, make bamboo-tube rice with the villagers, enjoy a village banquet, and walk an ancient hunting trail at night. Each group is deliberately kept small to protect the forest's natural state. This kind of "trip that gives back" makes a great stop on a unique corporate employee trip or charity trip.
- Cutting bamboo in the mountains, making your own bamboo-tube rice, painting bamboo cups
- A village banquet (local ingredients, hunter's lunch box, tribal-style dishes)
- An ancient hunting trail at night
- Guided visits to the Ark Church, the irrigation-channel trail and the butterfly park
- Small groups, slow pace, about 2 hours of forest walking
Why is it called a "trip that gives back"?
The trip keeps spending in the village: accommodation, meals, guides and activities are all provided by the tribe, so travelers' money directly supports the local community. With group sizes deliberately limited and a focus on protecting the environment (minimizing waste throughout), you're also helping to look after the forest while you enjoy it.
The itinerary
Day 1: cut bamboo in the mountains, make bamboo-tube rice and paint bamboo cups, a hunter's lunch box at noon, a village banquet in the evening, followed by the ancient hunting trail at night, with an overnight stay in the village.
Day 2: after breakfast, villagers guide you to the Ark Church, the irrigation-channel trail and the butterfly park, with a lunch of local specialties.
Before you go
- Wear clothes you can move in and non-slip, comfortable shoes (for moving around the forest safely).
- Bring a camera, hat, rain gear, towel and any personal medication.
- Protect yourself against insects and the sun.
- Please minimize waste and respect the environment throughout.
- The trip may be canceled in bad weather; watch for notices before departure.
Small trip to the Fushan tribe: FAQ
Is it suitable for company groups?
Yes. It's a slow-paced trip with hands-on activities and tribal culture, ideal as "a different kind of day" on an employee trip, and it fits companies' ESG / community goals. Because group sizes are limited, large groups need to be split into batches.
Is it physically demanding?
About 2 hours of forest walking, manageable for most people, but wear the right shoes, and very young children or people with limited mobility may find some sections hard.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. iTour can combine the Fushan tribe with other Yilan activities, accommodation and transport into a complete group itinerary.
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This post combines and rewrites iTour's Pixnet series "Fushan small trip: a trip that gives back" (2016); please contact iTour for specific dates, group sizes and prices.