Taiwan’s Must-Visit Attraction: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village

① Traveling to Taichung, Taiwan

Taichung is Taiwan’s second-largest city after Taipei. Although it’s not as well-known as Taipei, it is a popular travel destination. Recently, the number of Korean tourists traveling to Taiwan has increased, and Taichung’s popularity is comparable to that of Taipei. It is famous for its unique architecture, food, and beverages. Its artistic spots are also home to Chun Shui Tang, the birthplace of the first bubble tea.

The city is filled with various attractions, from downtown to the suburbs. Nantou is the only county in Taiwan that does not border the sea. It’s close to downtown Taichung and is a popular getaway for locals. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is a famous travel destination in Taichung. It’s known as the largest theme park and water park in Taiwan.

To get to Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, you must take public transportation. You can take the Guoguang bus to Puli and then transfer to the Nantou bus to reach Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village.
You can also travel from Taichung train station to the Nantou bus. Using a daily tour package can make travel much more convenient.

② The Largest Theme Park in Taiwan

Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is in Nantou County, Yu-Chi Jin, surrounded by the symbolic Sun Moon Lake of Taiwan. It is a cultural village themed around the nine major ethnic groups living in Taichung. The village is divided according to each ethnic group, and places have been set up to recreate their lifestyles.

You can observe the traditional ways of life and experience their culture through media, such as traditional dances. At Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, you can experience Taiwan’s indigenous people’s culture and enjoy various attractions, including a cable car, an indigenous museum, and more.
You can also try out traditional indigenous costumes.

In spring, the Guojzai Cherry Blossom Festival is held. You can enjoy cherry blossoms mainly in February and March. As the Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place soon, you can enjoy Taiwan’s early spring if you visit during this period. Thousands of cherry trees bloom, giving you the full spring experience. You can ride a mini train through the cherry blossom forest at the Cherry Blossom Festival.

It’s the only festival in Taiwan where you can also enjoy cherry blossoms at night.

When you visit the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, you first notice the cable car. The cable car connects the Ida Xiao Visitor Center and the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. It’s composed of red, yellow, blue, and green colors, each representing the sun, moon, lake, and forest. One of the must-see sites inside the theme park is the view from the Lerweitan cable car. It is known to be one of Asia’s most beautiful cable cars.

When you get in the cable car, you can take in the entire Sun Moon Lake instantly. There are regular cable cars and crystal cable cars with transparent floors. You can see the thrilling view of the mountains and lakes beneath your feet. The cable car goes up to an altitude of 3,425 feet.

You can feel the cool breeze blowing gently through the windows and ride just the cable car without visiting the theme park.

③ Including the Water Park Attraction

At the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, you can enjoy various attractions. These include the Spanish Coast Skyline, UFO, Wild Raft Ride, and Gold Mine Adventure. You can also ride everything from Viking ships to roller coasters and flume rides.

In particular, the “Spanish Coast” is a ride you can enjoy inside the water park. With water slides, wave pools, and other refreshing attractions, it attracts more visitors in the summer. Exotic buildings also add to the atmosphere. The water park is the attraction with the highest satisfaction among visitors.

Shuishalian European Garden is decorated in a European style. The exotic landscape garden is also a popular photo spot in the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. It’s composed of a Roman fountain, a Gothic-style clock tower, and a Laguna Palace, creating an antique atmosphere.

The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village has a variety of attractions, making it a great travel destination to visit with children. It’s recommended to visit early in the morning, look around the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, and enjoy the attractions together.

Travelers who visited Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village left reviews like, “It would be good to visit during the Cherry Blossom Festival from the end of February to early March. I recommend bringing a picnic mat and enjoying a picnic under the shade of a tree,” “It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy all day. There are various attractions, including thrilling water rides,” and “You can enjoy the Sun Moon Lake and the cable car. Still, you can also learn about the culture and life of the indigenous people of Taiwan.”