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Located in Xiu Lin Township, Hualien County, the "Dakili Tribal House" is situated near Taroko. Just off the Suhua Highway along Provincial Highway 9 heading towards Chongde, two indigenous totem carvings stand at the foot of the mountain before turning into the hillside, leading into what feels like a primitive jungle-like back garden where the tribal house is nestled. "Dakili" means "a lot of stones," and the outdoor dining area is built with native wood and bamboo. Offering a picturesque view of the sea, it's a place of great comfort.
"Embiyax Su Hug" is the Taroko Atayal greeting used to welcome guests. Mom Peng Xiulan smiles warmly and greets guests with sincere hospitality. For 25 years, she has dedicatedly crafted indigenous culinary dishes, earning high recognition from various domestic institutions and agencies. When introducing international visitors to Taiwanese indigenous cuisine, this is often the first stop on the journey.
The menu here is ever-changing, with ingredients primarily sourced from the 300-square-meter farmland. Wild tomatoes, pumpkins, carambola, and solanum nigrum grow abundantly, and clusters of bananas harvested from July to August are often brought directly to the table to share with guests. Xiulan Mom hopes everyone can experience the natural flavors of indigenous ingredients; her signature dishes include wild chive sea bass, fresh vegetable sautéed with foraged hearts, and slow-roasted native black pig. Among these, "Eight Treasure Wild Vegetables" is a standout, featuring rare ingredients like wild bamboo shoot, breadfruit seeds, solanum nigrum, and croton seeds—representative of the shared heritage of indigenous foraged foods.
Tables, chairs, cutting boards, and serving platters are all crafted from driftwood by Dad Tian~Guo Wengui, infusing the dining area with a faint scent of red cypress. Beyond dining, numerous cultural experiences await—participate in stone painting workshops or hands-on woodcarving classes to immerse yourself in the soul of Taroko culture.
The tribal house is surrounded by lush plants and greenery. A trail leads to a massive 40-year-old camphor tree, while the coastline mountain range borders Taroko National Park. The farmland remains entirely native and untouched by non-native species, creating an ecosystem reminiscent of a utopia-like haven.