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The Taiwanese indigenous Saisiyat are well-known for their biennial M矮靈祭 (also known as the Saisiyat Festival). Their main居住地 (residence) areas are in 五峰鄉 (Five Peaks Township), 新竹縣 (Hsinchu County), 南庄鄉 (Nanzhuang Township), and 獅潭鄉 (Shitan Township),苗栗縣 (Miaoli County). Those residing in 五峰鄉 (Five Peaks Township) are close to the泰雅族 (Atayal people) and are referred to as the "North Saisiyat," while those in 南庄鄉 (Nanzhuang Township) are close to the客家人 (Hakka people) and are referred to as the "South Saisiyat." Due to their small population, the苗栗 (Miaoli)向天湖畔 (Toward Heaven Lake) features a "Saisiyat民俗文物館 (Folk Museum)," established to preserve precious Saisiyat culture and artifacts. The Saisiyat民俗文物館 (Folk Museum) occupies approximately 6,000 square meters and is a three-story building. It features stone pillars decorated with Saisiyat totems and a building exterior wrapped in bamboo slices. The museum has a竹籐編工藝區 (bamboo and rattan craft area) and a特展室 (special exhibition room) on the first floor, a 常設展示區 (permanent exhibition area) on the second floor, and a 祭儀展示區 (ritual display area) and outdoor observation deck on the third floor, offering a panoramic view of the lake. The museum showcases Saisiyat bamboo weaving, ramie fabrics, and artwork, including fishing and agricultural tools, as well as details of Saisiyat festivals. The museum also hosts irregular hand-making experiences and art exhibitions. Toward Heaven Lake has a higher elevation, and during the winter and spring, the lake's misty atmosphere resembles a fairyland. It is also the site of the Saisiyat's M矮靈祭 (Saisiyat Festival). The surrounding環湖步道 (lake trail) features a苦茶油林 (camellia oleifera) tree-lined green tunnel and is suitable for a visit after touring the Saisiyat民俗文物館 (Folk Museum). It allows one to breathe in the芬多精 (fresh air) and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains.