Posted 03 Aug 2011

Exploring four Taiwanese villages recently connected by the creation of an eco-tourism corridor can help travellers gain insights into the destination, one expert suggests.

The comments of Josephine Huang, marketing manager for the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, follow the development of this new route, which has been designed to preserve the local environment and traditions of four aboriginal villages in Pingtung County.

Joining the locations, the corridor represents local reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by a typhoon in 2009.

Ms Huang claims that those who visit this eco-park – which could include gap year travellers – have a unique opportunity to have a first-hand experience of aboriginal traditions and culture.

She explains that on this kind of trip, visitors can discover "how the tribes have managed to preserve these traditional customs, tribal structure and worship, whilst living in one of the world's high-tech societies".

In turn, this provides a contrast to life in large cities, she adds.
 

Category: Asia