🌿【Mataian Farm｜Explore the ecological wisdom of the Amis people and experience slow life in the wetlands】

As a half-Hualien person, every time I go back, I will make a special arrangement to visit a place with a very interesting story and soul - Mataian Farm. Located in Fuli, Hualien, it is the traditional living territory of the Mataian tribe and a natural paradise that combines aboriginal culture, ecological education and sustainable tourism.
If you are tired of the crowds and rush of urban attractions, this is where you want to stay for a long time.

🌾 What is Mataian?
"Mataian" is a place name in the Amis language, which means "the wetland where red dragon fruit grows". It is a treasure land passed down by word of mouth by the elders of the tribe. It has a rich wetland ecosystem, gathering large and small streams and wild plants, and is also an important habitat for many water birds and insects.

But Mataian is not just a natural attraction, but also a living "Amis life classroom". From the design of the farm to the guided tours, cooking, and experience activities in the park, each one incorporates the wisdom of the tribe's long-term coexistence with nature.

🌿 What did I do here? ｜One-day experience is super fulfilling!
When you come to Mataian, you can't just take some photos and leave. I participated in a "half-day ecological experience tour" led by a tribal friend. From listening to stories, walking in the wetlands, picking wild vegetables, playing traps to tasting local cuisine, every link was very "touching".

🪵 During the tour, I learned "Bala Gao" - a traditional bamboo device used by the Amis to catch fish. With a special water flow design, the fish can swim in naturally but cannot get out. It is really the crystallization of wisdom.

🌿 In the wetland, the tour guide pointed to the wild vegetables on the ground and introduced them one by one: water celery, pandan leaves, mountain bitter melon. These plants that I thought were "weeds" are actually all treasures on the table.

🧺 There is also a chance to make traps, catch dragonflies, and learn Amis folk songs. The whole process is very interesting and down-to-earth, even children love it!

🍽 Wild vegetable lunch, delicious and touching!
After the experience, we went to the farm's restaurant to enjoy a special meal. The key point is: all the ingredients are freshly harvested from the wetlands! There are cold wild vegetables, stone grilled fish, millet rice, and tree bean soup. Each dish is simple but full of flavor. You can taste the original flavor of the earth and the tribe's respect for the land.

🌞 Here is a place to slow down
Mataian is not the kind of tourist attraction with a wall of Internet beauties punching in as soon as you enter the door, nor does it have too much commercial atmosphere. It is more like a place that invites you to slow down - walk on the muddy trails, touch the cool stream water, listen to a story told by a grandpa, and close your eyes and breathe in the sun.

✅ Reasons to recommend Mataian Farm:
✔️ Suitable for family travel and in-depth cultural experience
✔️ Aboriginal tour guide takes you into the local life context
✔️ Non-toxic farming + wetland ecological conservation, sustainable and safe
✔️ Experience diverse itineraries, from gathering to cooking
✔️ Limited number of people per day, quality and tranquility are guaranteed

📌 If you come to Hualien and want to experience a "not just a quick visit" trip, then I really recommend Mataian Farm.
This is not just tourism, it's more like a deep breath, a dialogue with nature and culture.

🌿 Traveling is not an escape from life, but another way to get into life. Here is the best starting point.

#5月好去处2025