Wah! Come Chat in Zhudong. "Wah! Come Chat in Zhudong" originates from the Atayal word for 'let's chat,' hoping to offer visitors a relaxed experience of indigenous culture's charm. "Wah! Come Chat in Zhudong" originates from the Atayal word for 'let's chat,' hoping to offer visitors a relaxed experience of indigenous culture's charm. The space is divided into 6 distinctive areas, including the incubation space "Papake Base." The first floor features various indigenous brand stores, such as the Atayal youth entrepreneurship brand "You Dian Zhi Shi," which sells Atayal cultural and creative products. Buying an "Atayal River Basin Costume Towel" printed with portraits of Atayal tribal figures, or postcards incorporating the weaving material of the Atayal shoulder strap (Wakil), are great souvenir options. The store also periodically exhibits traditional Atayal backstrap looms and bundles of ramie fiber, used by ancient Atayal women for weaving. "You Dian Zhi Shi" also offers workshops like backstrap weaving and bone carving, allowing visitors to experience the creation process of traditional indigenous products. For indigenous agricultural products and food-related souvenirs, visit the adjacent "853 Atayal Agricultural Market" store. The store sells agricultural souvenirs like banana rice and Makauy cured pork gift boxes. Outdoors, the stalls at the "Jisan Market" in the plaza attract visitors' attention. Independent artists set up stalls selling hand-woven totem crafts and accessories. Local specialty restaurants also offer various delicacies in pop-up food trucks, such as the "Hunter Burger," which includes Makauy cured pork, lettuce, and a unique sauce, and grilled Makauy pork belly.
Address: 新竹縣竹東鎮東林路196-1號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Hsinchu County