Luliao Hostel Backpackers’ Home – Free Stay on August 27

By Li Xinyi | Compiled & Reported

 

To assist communities across the nation in achieving sustainable development, the Council for Cultural Affairs specially launched the “Meet the Future ┱ Build Green Dream Communities” initiative this year. The Yong’an Community in Luye Township, Taitung County, stood out with its “We Are All Family ─ Luliao Hostel Friendly Platform” project, securing a special grant from the Council. The project officially kicked off on August 1 and is now nearly complete. Luliao Hostel will officially open on August 27, offering “work-for-stay” accommodations to backpackers and cyclists nationwide. Approximately 12 first-time guests are expected to be invited on August 27, and interested individuals can make phone reservations before August 24.

In recent years, the Yong’an Community has been dedicated to community-building efforts, aiming to move toward becoming a sustainable community. Currently, the area has two unused spaces: one is the gradually forgotten “Wuling Green Tunnel,” and the other is the Veterans Activity Center and its surrounding cultural spaces. On July 1 of this summer vacation, the Yong’an Community revitalized the long-unused Veterans Activity Center near the Wuling Green Tunnel, transforming it into the “Yong’an Farm Visitor Center.” The unused warehouse next to the visitor center (formerly the Veterans Welfare Store) is the target of the community’s current revitalization efforts. Through this initiative, they hope to convert it into “Luliao Hostel,” which will serve as both a resting and accommodation space for backpackers and cyclists, as well as a hub for promoting low-carbon tourism and an eco-friendly environment within the community.

Luliao Hostel is located at the 344-kilometer mark of Provincial Highway No. 9. After its official opening on August 27, it will provide a friendly accommodation and resting environment for travelers passing through. In principle, accommodation follows a pay-what-you-can or voluntary contribution model. Visitors may choose to “work for stay” by assisting with 1–2 hours of community service or by donating a few storybooks to the community library. Currently, Luliao Hostel has two dormitory-style rooms that can accommodate approximately 10 to 15 backpackers. Those wishing to stay must make a reservation at least three days in advance. For inquiries and reservations, please contact Ms. Wu at 089-552-224.