Walking the Old Streets, Listening to Dalin’s Stories

Every weekend, the alleys of Dalin come alive with the sounds of footsteps and conversations, as if stories were quietly unfolding around every corner. It’s in this atmosphere that the “Reviving Dalin: Guided Walks” project takes place—inviting visitors to rediscover the rich layers of this slow-paced town.

Jiang Ming-he, a Dalin native, has long been devoted to promoting local culture. To date, he has led more than a hundred walking tours. Each tour begins at Dalin Railway Station and winds through local landmarks such as traditional pastry shops, an old hotel, and the historic Wanguo Theater.

Currently, the tours are completely free and require no advance registration. Mr. Jiang hopes this will lower the barrier to participation, encouraging more people to step into Dalin and connect with its stories.

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每逢週末，大林的巷弄便傳來腳步聲與說話聲，就像故事在街角悄悄流動。「大林回春． 導覽小旅行」便是在這樣的氛圍中展開，帶領民眾深入大林，在緩慢的步調中重新認識這座充滿底蘊的慢城。

土生土長的大林人江明赫，長年投入推廣地方文化，至今已舉辦超過上百場走讀導覽。活動從大林火車站出發，沿途走訪餅舖鋪、老旅社與萬國戲院等地標。現階段全程免費、無需報名，江老師希望藉此降低參與門檻，讓更多人輕鬆走進入大林，認識在地故事。

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