China, Taiwan - Tai Tung - Indigenous Tribe Programme
Year 8, Year 9
Beyond Hong Kong
Group Size
20-30
Overview
Taiwan is home to 16 officially recognised indigenous tribes, many of whom have inhabited the island since 3,000 BCE and possess their own unique language, customs, and social structure.
In this trip, students will have immersion in the life of Jinlun Village, (金崙部落) historically home to the Paiwan (排灣族), Taiwan’s second-largest indigenous group. They will facilitate educational enrichment programme for local youth, experience harvesting crops, and engage in workshops on sustainable development, local agriculture, and have some fun in learning Paiwan language and songs. Furthermore, the students will have opportunity in service learning at the Jinlun Village Elderly Care Center.
Highlights
Opportunity to experience life of Jinlun Village, home to the Paiwan - Taiwan's second largest indigenous group.
Learn different aspects of local skills - harvesting, Paiwan language and songs, traditional guest ceremony
Engage with local community from youth to elderly through different programmes
Explore Kaohsiung - Southern Taiwan's largest city
Itinerary
7 days / 6 nights
Departure Date : Saturday, 8 November 2026
Return Date : Friday, 13 November 2026
Transport : Flight to Kaohsiung and 2.5 hours local transport to Jinlun
Estimated Cost
$ 14,700
The programme fees are subject to price fluctuations involving currency, transportation costs, the number of students signing up, and activity costs.
We aim to manage the cost of this trip/activity effectively, and we will re-adjust/re-calculate the cost prior to the final payment in Aug/Sep 2026.
Before signing up for this programme, please refer to the explanation about Beyond Hong Kong Program (Year 8-12) under General Info