Dabang (Tapangu) Tsou Village
達邦 Tapangʉ
One of the largest Tsou villages in Alishan. The men's assembly hall, Kuba, and the annual Mayasvi ritual are windows into Tsou culture.
Dabang is the largest Tsou community in Alishan Township. Together with Tefuye, it is one of the two major villages. At the village center stands Kuba, the men's assembly hall with its thatched roof. The Mayasvi war ritual, held around February each year, is the most important Tsou ceremony, and some parts are restricted to tribe members. The village has coffee gardens, guesthouses, and Tsou restaurants, where you can try aiyu jelly, wild boar meat, and Alishan coffee. From Shizhuo or Alishan Highway, take County Route 169 for about 40 minutes. Public transport runs infrequently, so driving or hiring a car is recommended. Respect local customs and do not enter Kuba without permission.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shizhuo Tea Plantations
- Laiji (Pnguu) Tsou Village
- Fenqihu Old Street
- Alishan Forest Railway
- Tefuye Historic Trail
- Giant Tree Trail
- Zhaoping Park
- Alishan Forest Recreation Area