2-Day In-depth Tour in Simakusi, Hsinchu (stay in Simakusi)｜Shenmu Group Trail, Silifu Waterfall, Observation Deck, Tribal Tour｜Depart from Taipei/Hsinchu

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— Itinerary introduction—​​

【​​The first day】Day1
Depart from the East Third Gate of Taipei Main Station at 7:00, depart from Exit 4 of Hsinchu High Speed ​​Rail Station at 8:20, take a restroom break on the way, arrive at Simacus at 11:00, follow the Giant Tree Trail (enjoy a Western lunch box), enjoy tribal dinner, and stay in Sima Kus

【The next day】Day2
Enjoy breakfast at the tribe restaurant, Simacus tribe tour, tribe observation deck, hunter walkway, Sirifu Waterfall, welcome archway, lunch at the tribe restaurant, afternoon tea at Canaan Coffee House (at your own expense), and descend the mountain on time at 16:20


— Introduction to attractions​​ —​​

● Simacus is an Atayal tribe located at a high altitude (about 1,500 meters above sea level) in the back mountains of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It belongs to Yufeng Village, Jianshi Township. The residents are all Atayal aborigines. Because it is located in a remote mountain with inconvenient transportation and no electricity supply for a long time, it was once called the Dark Tribe. It was also the aboriginal tribe in the deepest mountain in Taiwan. Later, tourism developed due to the discovery of the sacred tree groups, and now it has become an important tourist destination.

● About 2,000 cherry blossoms are planted in the Simacus cherry blossom season tribe. Taiwanese mountain cherry blossoms and Showa cherry blossoms are spread throughout the tribe. Among them, dense ones can be seen at the tribe archway, 300 meters of the trailhead of the Canaan parking lot, and 2.5K of the giant tree trail. Sakura forest. The cherry blossom season is from mid-February to early March every year.

● The tribal observation deck/hunter walkway is located at the high point of Simacus. You can have a bird's-eye view of the entire Simacus tribe. It has an invincible outlook. You must come to see it when you are in Simacus. There are two ways to reach it: one is from the road in front of the visitor center on the left, which is gentle and less than 400 meters one way. The other is entered through the "Hunter's Walkway", which is steep all the way up. The distance is only more than 200 meters, and you can also experience the hunter's hunting path.

● YAYA giant tree (YaYa Qparung)
Simacus is famous throughout Taiwan for its red cypress giant tree forest. When you come to the red cypress giant tree forest, you can see the giant sacred tree known as the "Big Master". It is about 2,500 years old, with a circumference of 20.5 meters and a height of about 35 meters. ruler. Its most distinctive feature is the "human-shaped" tree shape, which is like a gentle mother, opening its arms to embrace the children who come to visit it in the mountains, waiting for you to listen to the news of the mountains and forests. It is said that when the Japanese came, Simacus's tribe took refuge here from the war, so the tribesmen called him Yaya, which means mother, and thanked him for sheltering the entire tribe.

● The Giant Tree Trail is about 5.2 kilometers one way and 10.4 kilometers round trip. It takes about 3.5-4.5 hours. There are bamboo forests, maple leaf forests, and cherry blossom forests along the road. The scenery is quite beautiful. There are several simple toilets and rest areas on the trail, and the slope of the trail is There are not many ups and downs, and the road surface is flat and easy to walk on. The ground is sometimes muddy, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes or rain boots when walking.

● Si Li Fu Waterfall The Si Li Fu Guan Waterfall Trail is a newly developed trail by the Simacus people. In the summer when there is abundant rain, you can enjoy the majestic waterfalls. When autumn comes, you can enjoy the maple trees along the trails, which is refreshing. The round trip takes about 1.5 hours.

● Koraw Ecological Park
Koraw Ecological Park is an ecological trail behind the Simacus tribe. In the Atayal language, it means "the fertile land allows the tribesmen to cultivate here. When returning to the tribe at sunset, the whole body is always covered with dark black soil." It represents the land. The beauty also symbolizes the meaning of good harvest every year. The park is dominated by Lauraceae and Doucaceae plants. When the breeze blows, it feels like being in a fairyland on earth.

● Tribal classrooms were promoted in 2000. Tribal classrooms combine traditional and modern perspectives to create tribes through education. The classrooms are made of logs pushing the outer walls. When you look up in the classroom, you have the opportunity to see eagles flying from the skylight.

● Canaan Coffee and Food House The Coffee and Food House is located on the high plateau of the tribe and in front of the new Canaan cabin. It is a large and well-designed wooden building. The food house offers a variety of drinks and meals, and has a terrace area with beautiful views of the mountains. The art room is located nearby, allowing you to choose creative works such as tribal crafts and commemorative albums.