Wutai Township, Mountain indigenous township in Pingtung County, Taiwan
Wutai Township is a mountain settlement of the Rukai people in Pingtung County, spread across elevated terrain with multiple villages forming the administrative area. The place is defined by slate-built houses with stone walls that remain the dominant feature of the landscape.
The region was organized as a mountain administrative area during Japanese colonial rule, with different boundaries than today. It later became established as an independent township with its own governance structure.
The Rukai people shape daily life here through their craft traditions, creating stone carvings that tell stories of their communities. Walking through the township, you encounter these works displayed naturally throughout the landscape.
The township sits on elevated terrain, so visitors should expect steep paths and climbs throughout. Sturdy footwear and a slower pace are essential to properly explore the stone buildings and lanes.
The local church was built in the 1960s and blends religious architecture with Rukai design elements, showing how the community adapted traditions to new influences. This building stands as a visible example of that cultural exchange.
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