A Study of Indigenous Tourism Development- Case by Tamalung Tribe in Taiwan

The main purpose of this study is to analyze the elements of indigenous tourism development, and provide other tribe in reference to the development of tourism. In this study, the Tamalung tribes as objects, at Nantou City, Taiwan, and qualitative research method are used. After analysis, this study has the following findings: 1. Indigenous tourism development, basic conditions are cultural characteristics of indigenous peoples, and the use of natural pristine environment, the development of tourism tour. 2. Tribe basic public facilities and services, for tourists the inhabitants hold a friendly attitude, convenient external transportation, and can provide tourist accommodation, food and beverage service. 3. Through the development of tourism, in addition to save and sustain indigenous tribal cultural heritage, but also offers tourists depth cultural experience. 4. In the developing of indigenous tourism can bring to tribal peoples jobs and increase the economic income, but in the development, the need to consider reducing the negative impact on the tribe. According to the results of the above analysis, this study provides not only the direction of the other tribal tourism development planning, but also to make recommendations for future tribal researchers on the study