“Look—there’s a whole nest of bird eggs here!”
Like discovering hidden treasure, one child can’t help but exclaim.
Everyone holds their breath, moving gently, tiptoeing closer to observe with care…

In the afternoon, sunlight filters softly through the clouds and falls upon the organic fields at the foot of Yushan.
Tina from the community leads a small group of children from Zhuoqing Elementary School through the fields.
It feels like a nature treasure hunt—exploring the rich ecology of the farmland—
as Tina shares stories of traditional culture and beans along the way.

With soft soil beneath their feet,
the land becomes their classroom and playground.
Sometimes they jump into irrigation ditches to catch field snails, exploring freely and without restraint.
Occasionally, a Kikuchi’s minnow swims past their ankles—
this is simply part of everyday life for Bunun children.

“Tina, why are these beans different colors?”
“Tina, what will the caterpillar on the red quinoa grow into?”
“Tina, can we eat this?”
The children seem to have endless questions.

A sharp-eyed child notices beans growing along the ridges between the fields, their pods a fresh, tender green.
Why plant different crops alongside the rice paddies?
Tina smiles and says,
“This is farming wisdom passed down from our ancestors.
And later, there’ll be a big pot of bean soup waiting to cool everyone down.”

Before long, the aroma of beans drifts from a nearby home.
At the three-stone stove, Yu-Ying Tina is simmering a steaming pot of traditional Bunun bean soup.
The beans are cooked until soft, making it impossible to wait before tasting.

“This is the flavor we grew up with,” Tina says gently.
The soup carries a light saltiness and the warm fragrance of beans.
In no time, every bowl is empty—
and the children are already lining up for second helpings, their faces glowing with satisfaction and smiles.

Step into Pisanglavan, and children’s laughter travels with the wind across the fields.
Warm breezes ripple through waves of rice.
Within these organic fields lie the life paths of the Bunun people,
holding the wisdom of elders and a system of coexistence where all living things thrive together.

Come on a spontaneous village journey—
let Tina lead the way and show you a Pisanglavan that ordinary travel agencies can’t reach.
We invite you to walk with us through Zhuoxi, Hualien,
and wander through these quiet autumn fields.