Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping & Eating
Your only option is a homestay in the villages; it's wise to book in advance, as availabil-
ity is scant. Most homestays provide breakfast and can serve indigenous cuisine or barbe-
cue for dinner (NT$250) if advance notice is given.
Jiana Homestay
HOMESTAY $$$
(Jiānà Mínsù; 251 1383, 0933-505 101;
jiana0616@gmail.com
; 61, Lane 3, Lijia Village, 3 61; r incl
breakfast from NT$1920)
Jiana is run by two energetic widows and is superbly located in
the centre of Lijia Village. Rooms are neat and pleasant, while the terrace on the 2nd
floor is a perfect star-gazing deck. Ms Lin, one of the hosts, speaks communicable Eng-
lish. Jiana is across from the Km49.5 mark.
Keupana Guesthouse
HOMESTAY $$$
(Gěibanà Mínsù; 251 1688; 108 Lane 5, Dabang Village 5 108; r incl breakfast from NT$1600)
This five-room guesthouse is just a stone's throw from the centre of Dabang Village.
Rooms are simple but clean, and the garden is huge. To get there, turn left at the first in-
tersection after the Km33.5 mark on County Rd 169.
Information
Dabang Tourist Centre
(
251 1982; 6 Lane 1, Dabang Village;
8.30am-5pm)
offers bro-
chures and maps of the Tsou region.
Getting There & Around
Buses run from Chiayi to Dabang (NT$208, two hours) twice on weekdays and three
times on weekends. While the centre of each village is small enough to walk around,
you'll need your own transport to get around the area.
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Yuyupas Park
Literally meaning 'affluent' or 'wealthy' in the Tsou language,
Yuyupas
(Yōuyóubasī
Zōuzú Wénhuà Bùluò; NT$300)
is an eco-tourism initiative meant to help rebuild the liveli-
hood of the Tsou villagers in the destructive aftermath of Typhoon Morakot in 2009. At
an elevation of 1300m, the theme park is designed mainly for tour groups, but it's also a
family-friendly destination.
