Dongpu 1st Neighborhood is located in Dongpu Village of Xinyi Township. It is the only Bunun tribal settlement within the vicinity of Yushan National Park and is also known as Donkuan tribal settlement. Dongpu Village is within the Bunun tribal community. The tribe migrated to Dongpu from Junda River about 200 years ago. There are now 6 neighborhoods in the administrative region.
Dongpu Village is located by mountains and waters, and it used to be a place where wild animals frequented. The Bunun people call the place ha-nu-pan, which means "hunting ground". Dongpu 1st Neighborhood, or tumpu daigaz, means the "True Dongpu". People in Dongpu 1st Neighborhood are mainly engaged in farming and have gradually developed organic and non-toxic agriculture. The produces include tomatoes, common beans, sweet peppers, tea, plums, and peaches. Visitors come to Dongpu 1st Neighborhood to experience the unique Bunun culture, enjoy healthy foods and products, and have fun to feel the dedication of people in Dongpu to the land.