Yulungchuan Ecological Trail。Luye Yong’an Community

玉龍泉是台東鹿野永安社區內的一條天然湧泉野溪，順著一小段階梯下行，便能見到涓涓流動的清澈溪澗。這裡為下切的小峽谷地形，有著豐富的動植物生態，想要尋寶很容易，翻起一個石塊，便很有機會像我一樣，找到雙色澤蟹的蹤影。

Yulungchuan is a natural mountain creek in Luye Yong’an Community, Taitung. With a few steps down, the clear stream water flow can be seen. Because of the incised valley terrain, it is rich with flora and fauna. Just by turning around a rock, you can find the 2- color tones crab (Geothelphusa Olea).

玉龍泉沿溪的小路為早期永安社區與鹿野高台兩地的往返捷徑，後來道路開通後，居民改騎車或開車，而這條小路便掩沒在荒煙蔓草之中，在社區居民合力整治下，而有了玉龍泉生態步道。

This small path along the Yulungchuan creek used to be the shortcut between Yong’an Community and Luye Plateau. After the road was built, the residents started to drive or bike. Because of this road, this small path has been abandoned until the residents re-built it as an Ecological Trail.

步道從社區起點開始，僅需步行一小段階梯，便能見到涓涓流動的清澈溪澗，照片裡幾處泛著漣漪的地方就是湧泉處。

The trail starts from the village. In just a few steps down lies a stream with trickling water. The places shown with ripples in the photo are locations of the mountain springs.

「玉龍泉生態步道的前段為高架木棧道，溪水就在棧道底下潺潺流動」

The beginning part of the ecological trail is an elevated wooden pass. The creek flows below.

高架木棧道兩旁的淺溪處是螃蟹的棲息地，導覽義工廖先生翻起一個石塊，果然一隻肚子護佑著數隻幼蟹的雙色澤蟹便出現在我們眼前。

On both sides of the wooden pass are the crabs’ resting places. Mr. Liu, a volunteer tour guide, picked up a piece of rock and turned it around. A 2-color tones crab showed up with babies under her belly.

在尋找雙色澤蟹的蹤影時，在溪水邊發現了一顆顆黑色的圓形果實，這是血藤的種子，相當的可愛討喜。

While I was searching the crabs, I found the black round shape seeds by the creek. This is the seed of Rusty-Leaf Muuna. They are so cute!

高架木棧道的盡頭連著一段下行的木階梯，從這裡就進入步道的第二段。我在階梯的底端處又發現一隻澤蟹的蹤影。

Towards the end of the wooden pass, you can enter the second part of the trail. I found another crab below the steps.

原本涓涓細流的溪水，在這裡因為地形的關係，水量變多流速也變快許多。玉龍溪兩旁的野薑花盛開，陣陣花香撲鼻而來，讓人視覺與嗅覺都能獲得滿足。

The trickling water flow began to flow faster and with more volumes in this area due to the terrain. The area is full of blossoming Butterfly Lilies. The fragrance of the flowers feels so satisfying.

步道裡利用荒池設置的生態池，種植了多種的水生植物，是觀察青蛙、蜻蜓及豆娘的最佳之地。生態池的四周植有蜜源植物，可以看到蝴蝶不時飛舞其中。

Lots of abandoned ponds have become ecological ponds filled with water plants. It is a great place to observe frogs, dragonflies and damselflies. Nectar plants are around the ponds attracting many fluttering butterflies.

玉龍泉生態步道可以觀察到相當多種類的蛙類，而且數量相當的多，蛙季時走在步道上都要小心別踩到他們，阿忠大哥說的眉飛色舞，我光聽就覺得很興奮。這段處於泥濘之地的花輪步道，是利用百餘個廢棄的彩繪輪胎所鋪成的步道，高度不僅隔絕了泥濘，還能讓避免蛙、蟹被踩到，這是社區居民的創意與巧思呢！沿著步道繼續上行，便能抵達鹿野高台，可以一覽高台的美麗景緻。

All kinds of frogs can be observed along the trail. During the peak time, be careful not to step on them. I was so excited by Mr. Liu’s description. The muddy trail here is covered by the colorful tires. The elevated used color- painted tires are for people to walk on so that the frogs and crabs would not be stepped on. This is a very thoughtful idea. Following this trail takes you to the Luye Plateau known for a breathtaking view. Read More

Taitung Luye Plateau

「飛行傘的起跳場」Paragliding take-off field

位於永安社區的鹿野高台，有著廣大的平坦腹地與特殊的斷崖地形，為理想的飛行傘活動場地。每年四到九月適合飛行的季節裡，總是聚集了許多飛行好手在這裡大顯身手。從起飛場居高臨下俯瞰，可欣賞到美麗的棋盤式農田景緻。

Located in the Yongan community, Luye Plateau has a large field with special cliffs and flat terrain that makes an ideal place for paragliding. From April to September each year, players are gathering here to show off their talent. The gorgeous chessboard farmland can be viewed during take-off.

好不容易到了這裡，卻因天候不佳不適宜起飛，無法見到高手在天空遨翔的英姿。不過，望著起跳場旁這一大片的開闊草地，心情再鬱悶也都會一掃而空。

I finally arrived here, but due to an unsuitable weather for paragliding, I was not able to see them. Nevertheless, just by watching the open field, I had complaints.

草原高上有座三層樓高的「高眺亭」，涼亭上視野遼濶，可將綿延的翠綠青山及青青草原全景一網打盡。

There is a three-story pavilion on the open grass filed which offers a panoramic view of the mountains and green field.

鹿野高台是台東縣最著名的茶區，也是冠軍茶「福鹿茶」的產區。車行在高台間，不時可以看到順著坡勢延展的茶園景緻及採茶工人忙碌的工作情景。

Luye Plateau is famous for its tea and also the origin place of the champion tea “Fulu Tea”. While walking in the plateau, many busy tea workers are seen along the hills side of the tea garden.

「福鹿茶」因日夜溫差大再加上先天地理的優勢，所生產出來的茶清香甘甜，相當受好評。

With the temperature difference between day and night as well as the inherent geographical advantage, “FuluTea” provides a highly recognized sweet fragrance.

鹿野高台有許多的茶行，提供品茶、買茶的機會，甚至有些還會提供採茶及製茶體驗。

Many teashops are available in the Luye Plateau. Some of them offer a tea making DIY experience.

高台的「愛嬌姨茶餐」提供相當好吃的特色風味茶餐，每一道都是以茶入菜，連白飯也都不例外，每一道都好吃的讓我印象深刻。

右　圖：這裡的飯是用蜜香紅茶煮成的紅茶飯，入口同時有淡淡的茶香與飯香。

左下圖：剝皮辣椒、蘿蔔及小黃瓜等小菜，都是用茶油醃漬的，十分的開胃。

左上圖：「茶油剝皮辣椒雞湯」是以茶油剝皮辣椒湯汁熬煮而成的，雞肉用的是結實有彈性的土雞肉，湯頭十分鮮美好喝。

“291 Tea Restaurant” provides excellent tea meals. Each meal contains tea flavor, so does the white rice. I was very impressed by each dish.

(Picture on the right): This is the black tea rice with pure tea and rice fragrances.

(Picture on the lower left): These appetizers were salted with tea oil. It has skinless peppers, radishes, cucumber, and other side dishes.

(Picture on the upper left): “Peeling chili tea oil chicken soup” is cooked with peeling chili tea oil. The chicken is a range chicken so the meat and soup were so tasty.

右上圖：這道「茶油炒棕筍」是我很喜歡的一道菜。棕筍是老闆自己種的，口感比竹筍細緻，味道清甜爽口。

右下圖：「綠茶炸豆腐」是用雞蛋豆腐裹綠茶粉調製的炸粉炸的，綠茶本身有去油的效果，所以這道炸豆腐吃起來外酥內軟，不油膩。

左　圖：要說我最喜歡的一道菜，那非「紅茶滷肉」莫屬了！滷肉Q彈入味，鹹度很剛好，而用紅茶為底來燉煮，去油也去膩，還有淡淡的茶香。即便我已經吃飽了還是忍不住一口接一口。

(Picture on the upper right): I really like this dish-“Stir-fry Bamboo shoot with tea oil”. The owner of the restaurant plants these bamboo shoots. They taste so sweet and fresh.

(Picture on the lower right): The “Fired tofu” dish- the tofu is wrapped with green tea powders and then deep-fried. The green tea has a grease reduction effect that makes the fry tofu taste crispy outside and soft inside without a greasy flavor.

(Picture on the left): My favorite dish is the “ Black tea braised pork”. It has a great taste. Since it is braised with black tea, the pork contains the tea fragrance. I could not help have one piece after another.

餐廳四周是愛嬌姨與丈夫甘振豐經營的大片茶園，視野景觀相當開闊，因兩夫妻本身就是茶專家，相當懂得各種茶的特性及合適的烹調方式，才能研發出一道道讓人念念不忘的佳餚，連名餐廳的廚師都還曾過來觀摩呢！

The restaurant is surrounded by the tea field owned by the owners, Mr Gan, Zhen Feng and his wife. It offers a great view. Since both of them are tea experts, all the dishes they prepared with tea flavors have attracted many famous restaurant chefs to come to learn!

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Amis kakeng Musical Group

[旮亙團員正在演奏傳統竹製樂器－竹鐘](Kakeng Musical Group is playing the traditional bamboo musical instrument- Bamboo Bell)

阿美族除了是能歌善舞的民族外，還擅長以自然材料製成樂器來演奏。據說，早期阿美族的傳統樂器約有三、四十種，但大多早已失傳了。Amis旮亙樂團花了數年時間透過耆老與舊文獻，重新製作出一件件傳統的竹木製樂器，重現消失許久的美妙樂聲。

The Amis aborigines love dancing and singing. They make their instruments from the natural environment. It said that there were at least 30 to 40 different kinds of traditional instruments in the tribe; however, they were lost. The Kakeng Musical Group spent years to re-make these bamboo musical instruments based on the old documentation.

[樂器竹砂鈴與竹鼓] (Bamboo rainstick and bamboo drum)

阿美族的傳統竹木製樂器與早期生活息息相關，如「竹鼓」為旱稻或小米成熟時用來驅趕飛禽，「鼻笛」是部落族人間傳遞訊號，而「竹鐘」的阿美族語即「旮亙（ kakeng ）」，是母系社會的阿美族為女兒招贅時報喜訊的工具。

These traditional musical instruments are used in the daily life, such as “Bamboo Drum” being used to deter the birds during harvest time. “Nose Pipes” is used to communicate among the people. “Bamboo Bell” is also known as “kakeng” in Amis language and used to announce good news during the son-in-law acceptance by bride’s family.

[團員教民眾如何敲擊這些竹木製樂器](The group members are showing the audiences how to use these instruments.)

暑假期間Amis旮亙樂團在東管處的阿美族民俗中心，每天有二場的樂器演奏表演，因而有機會看到他們的表演。在表演正式開始前，遊客可以上台體驗這些竹木製樂器。

Amis Musical Group performs twice in the Amis Folk Center daily during summer time. I had this great chance to see their performance. Before the show starts, audiences can experience these instruments on the stage.

[用九芎木製作的木琴](Xylophone is made with Jioucyong Wood.)

Amis旮亙樂團的成員皆沒有受過專業的打擊訓練，且年紀相差很大，最小的僅五歲，最大的據說有八十歲了，參與演出的大多都是在學的青少年，他們是利用放學與假日的時間來進行團練的。

The members in the Kankeng Musical Group do not have any professional training. The group consists of different age members; the youngest is only 5 years old and the oldest around 80. However, the performers are usually students who practice after school or during holidays and weekends.

照片中打鼓的小妹妹，是這裡頭年紀中最小的一位，她有模有樣的打著鼓，相當可愛。

This cute little girl is playing the drum and she is the youngest in the group.

[團員用鼻笛表演馬蘭姑娘](“Malan Girl” is performed with the Nose Pipe.)

這些傳統的竹木製樂器，從原來的生活敲擊器具，演變成以表演音樂形式來呈現的樂器，可以說是將先人的傳統智慧用現代的方式來繼續傳承下去，真是一件值得鼓勵與欣喜的事！

These traditional musical instruments used to be the percussion tools in daily life. They have evolved to become musical instruments. The ancestor’s wisdom has been passed on. It is such a delightful thing to do.

除了打擊樂演奏外，阿美族民俗中心還提供了竹砲、鞦韆及射箭等體驗活動，其中，竹砲在平時是用來嚇阻鳥獸以保護農作物的，而祭典時則用來向祖先報訊、驅趕惡靈及護佑部落用的。

Besides the percussion instrument performance, there are also Bamboo Cannon (Salifong), Swing (Tananoyan), and Archery (Mipana) activities. Bamboo Cannon is used to deter birds in order to protect crops. It is also used to report information to the ancestors, drive off evil spirits, and bless for the tribes during the ceremony.

竹砲的原理是利用電石加水的化學反應，產生乙炔氣體充滿竹管內，再點火燃燒使其發出巨大的爆破聲。

The bamboo cannon fire was made by utilizing the chemical reaction created by adding water to the calcium carbide and producing acetylene gas in the bamboo tube, which was then lit by fire to make loud explosions

竹砲的聲響實在太驚人了，即便我已做好十足的心理準備，但每每還是被嚇的魂飛魄散，拍了好幾回才勉強拍到火花。

The noise was extremely loud. Although I had myself prepared for the loud noise, it still almost scared me to death. After shooting for many time, finally I got one that has the fire sparks.

[阿美族傳統家屋](Amis traditional housing)

[屋內一景](A view inside the house)

阿美族民俗中心佔地約二公頃，除了有眺望台及表演廣場外，還有數棟仿阿美族傳統建築的茅草竹屋，竹屋裡頭可清楚了解到阿美族傳統建築的格局及用途。若有機會到台東，不妨到這裡走走。

The Amis Folk Center is about 2 hectare large. Besides the View Platform and stage, there are also a several imitated Amis thatched bamboo houses. The Amis traditional architecture patterns can be observed in the house. It’s worthwhile to visit here while you are in Taitung. Read More

Hualien, Jian。Wild Vegetable Market

阿美族是台灣最擅於食用野菜的民族，在海邊、河流、山林，還是田間及路邊，幾乎都能找到可以果腹的食材。這些長在野地裡，被大多數人視為雜草或不可食用的食物，在阿美族人手中都能變成一道道美味佳餚。目前在花蓮吉安鄉的黃昏市場裡有一個「邦查野菜街區」，裡頭販售著各式各樣的野菜、海菜與少見的食材，是全台灣獨一無二的野菜市場。

The Amis tribe in Taiwan is the one that knows how to cook wild vegetables. They find available plants at places like beach, creek, forest, farm field, and streets. Most of us may see those plants as inedible items, but those plants could become delicious dishes by the Amis. There is a “Bangzha Wild Vegetable Street” in the evening market in Hualie Jian where a variety of wild vegetables, seaweeds, and rare ingredients are sold. It is a unique wild vegetable market in Taiwan.

採集一日所需的食物，是阿美族婦女每日一大清早的主要工作。六○年代時，日本人在吉安開設網球拍工廠，部落婦女紛紛投入工廠工作無暇採集，於是有些部落老人家就在工廠附近叫賣起採集來的野菜與自製麻糬，而逐漸發展成現今的黃昏市場。目前在「邦查野菜街區」聚集約有二十餘攤的菜攤，每日下午二點陸續開市，直到七點才收攤。

The Amis women need to buy the daily food every early morning. The Japanese established a tennis racket factory in Jian during the 60th’s. All the women working factory had no time to buy any household food. The elderly in the tribe therefore started to sell the wild vegetable and homemade mochi next to the factory gradually evolving into today’s evening market. Now there are at least 20 vegetable vendors gathering on the “Bangzha Wild Vegetable Street”. They open around 2:00pm and close around 7:00pm.

Bitter Gourd

野菜是野地裡自行生長的，不僅能採集到的種類無法估算，產量也相當有限。在養生當道的今日，越來越多人了解到野菜的高營養價值，於是開始有人專業栽植，如山苦瓜就是一般人比較常見的，在其他地方也購買的到。

Wild vegetable grow by itself on the ground, therefore, you can collect lots of variety of the plants, but with very limited amount. Because eating healthy is the trend now, more people are aware of the good nutrition that the wild vegetables offer; therefore, some of the wild vegetables are planted by the professionals. Bitter Gourd is one of them and can be purchased in many places.

Tire Bitter Gourd

這一顆顆圓潤可愛的綠色果實，因嚐起來甘苦，外型又長的像輪胎，所以阿美族人把它叫做「輪胎苦瓜」，但其實是於屬於茄科的植物。食用方法除了汆燙後，沾鹽或醬油吃外，阿美族人還會拿來煮湯、涼拌或炒小魚干。

The cute round shape green fruit tastes dry and bitter and has the look of a tire; therefore, Amis named it “Tire Bitter Gourd”. It belongs to the eggplant family. The method in preparing the Tire Bitter Gourd is to boil first and then add salt or soil sauce. Sometimes it can be cooked for the soup, salad, or stir fry with small dry fish.

Yellow Rattan Core

一般人都知道，黃藤的莖部是來製作藤椅、藤床等用品，但顯少人知道，藤莖頂端嫩心的部位，竟然還可以拿來食用。藤心最常被料理的方式，就是切段後與排骨一起熬煮成湯，味道濃苦後的甘甜，是最受阿美族喜歡的一道菜。

As we all know, the stem of the rattan can be made into rattan furniture, such as, rattan chair, rattan bed… and so on. We rarely know that the top core stem are also edible. It can be cooked with pork chops to make soup. It has a bit sweet and dry flavor after the first bitter taste. It is a popular dish in the Amis tribe.

Lover’s tear (Rain Mushroom)

除了野菜外，阿美族婦女還會到潮間帶去採集各式海菜及海藻，照片中這個被部落族人稱為「情人的眼淚」的雨來菇，並不是生長在海邊，而是在下過雨後的草地上採集來的，吃起來清脆可口，涼拌或入湯都很好吃！

Beside the wild vegetables, the Amis women would collect the intertidal seaweed and algae. The Rain Mushroom (Lover’s tear) in the photo does not grow on the beach. It grows on the grass after the rain. It tastes crispy and fresh. It can be prepared as salad or cooked in soup.

Small Onion ( Fire Onion)

這一袋袋看起來很像大蒜的，其實是迷你版的小洋蔥，又稱火蔥，吃起來有洋蔥的口感與味道，但沒有洋蔥的辛辣味。

They look like the garlic, but they are actually small onions. It is also named “Fire Onion”. It tastes like the onion, but it is not as spicy as onions.

Bread Fruit

每年七至八月是麵包果的盛產季節，這時候來到野菜市場，幾乎每一攤都看得到它的蹤影。麵包果一般是拿來煮湯，據說味道相當不錯！

The Bread Fruit are in season from July through August. If you come to the wild vegetable market during this time, Bread Fruit can be seen. It tastes very good in the soup!

Handmade Mochi

Betel Nut Bud

檳榔樹除了果實拿來做檳榔外，檳榔樹的嫩芯及花苞也可以拿來入菜，我曾吃過涼拌檳榔花，味道爽口清甜，非常好吃。

The fruit of the Betel Nut is made for the chewing Betel Nut. The bud can also be cooked as a delicious dish. I tasted the Betel Nut Bud Salad which is very fresh and sweet.

Marinade Hot Red Pepper

在野菜市場裡，還可以看到很多部落媽媽醃漬的產品，這些瓶瓶罐罐裡有紅辣椒、青辣椒、鹹豬肉及海螺肉等。

Lots of marinade products can be seen in the market. They are in the jars with hot red pepper, green pepper, salted pork, and sea snails.

市場是感受市井生活，探尋在地美食的極佳之地，有機會到花蓮吉安來，不妨走一趟黃昏市場，一窺阿美族的野菜文化！

The market is the place to see the local life and taste the local delicacies. When you come to Hualien Jian, make sure to stop by the evening market and have a glance of the wild vegetable culture of the Amis!

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Steel Pipe Black Tea。Hualien

花蓮有數間全台少見的鋼管紅茶店，紅茶不僅「從天而降」，而且不加冰塊也能冰涼徹底。一走進這些傳統的鋼管紅茶店，就能見到從天花板垂直而降的數根鋼管。

A few rare Steel Pipe Black Tea shops still exist in Hualien. Black Tea is not only coming down from the ceiling, but also is cold without adding ice cubes. Once I entered the shop, I can see many steel pipes vertically hanging from the ceiling.

店家將煮好的紅茶與其他飲品存放在二樓，省去樓上樓下搬運的時間，直接透過鋼管傳送到一樓，水龍頭一打開，紅茶便源源不斷流出，一杯杯的送到客戶手中。

The cooked black tea and other beverages are made and stored on the second floor. To save time from going up and down stairs, the drinks are coming down through the pipes. Once the faucet is turned on, black tea is out and ready for the customers.

凝結著水珠的鋼管，分成內外兩層，內層為飲料輸送管，外層則為冷凝用的冰水管。利用不斷循環的冰水，冰鎮了管內的紅茶，因此不用加冰塊，也能喝到冰冰涼涼的紅茶，而且不用擔心冰塊稀釋了紅茶原本的味道。

There are 2 layers of the pipe which includes the internal layer for the beverage deliver tube and external layer for the ice water tube. Through the circling the cold water, the black tea in the internal tube stays cold. Without adding any ice, we can still drink cold black tea. We don’t have to worry about if the flavor of the black tea would be diluted by adding the ice in it.

這些傳統的鋼管紅茶店，店內除了販售紅茶外，還有杏仁茶、青草茶、酸梅湯、花生湯及杏仁湯等冷飲與甜品，及台灣早期的各式西點。

Beside the black tea, the shop also offers almond tea, grass jelly tea, sour plum juice, peanut cold soup, almond cold soup, bakeries, and old time flavor western desserts.

現在的杏仁茶，大多都是店家直接買現成的杏仁粉來沖泡，但這些傳統的鋼管紅茶店，則是從剝杏仁、磨粉到熬煮，每一步驟都是老闆一手包辦，煮出來的杏仁茶自然香濃好喝。

Lot of almond tea now is made with the almond powder. However, the almond tea in the Steel Pipe Black Tea shop is made by peeling off almonds, grinding them to powder, and cooking them until they are ready. The owner prepares all these process himself. The almond tea is indeed excellent!

小西點表層薄酥、內層鬆軟，味道與Macaron相似，是台灣早期很普遍的西點。

This western dessert has a thin crispy outside and soft inside. The flavor is very similar to that of the Macaron. It was a very popular western dessert in the early years of Taiwan.

用透明的花紋玻璃杯呈裝的紅茶，看起來果真古早味十足。對我來說，紅茶好不好喝在於其次，能見到傳統保存冷飲的智慧，才是最珍貴的呀！

With the clear glass, the black tea looks very old fashion. To me, the taste of the black tea is not important; the wisdom of keeping the traditional cold beverages is most precious! Read More