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Puli Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

An urban township in Nantou County, Taiwan

About Puli

Puli was severely damaged in the 1999 earthquake, and although the town has since been rebuilt, there is little in the way of actual tourist attractions. However, the town is located in a very lush and beautiful valley with many hiking trails, and its central position makes it a logical base for visiting the mountains and lakes in the area. Puli is famous for its four 'W's - water, wine, women and weather. Being located in a pristine mountain area, the local spring water is pure and sweet and sold in bottles at supermarkets around the island. The abundance of fresh, clean water lent itself to the production of wine - the second 'W' - while the exceptionally fine complexions of the town's women folk, which some theorize is the result of the local water, constitutes the third 'W'. Finally, t

Top Attractions in Puli

Explore the best things to see and do in Puli:

  • Arboreal Insect Museum
  • Carp Lake
  • Chung-tai Shan Monastery
  • Kuanghsing Paper Factory
  • Lungnan Natural Lacquerware Museum
  • New Era Sculpture Park
  • Paper Dome
  • Tiger Head Mountain

Where to Eat in Puli

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bade Food Market
  • 🍴Shrimp Fishing Court
  • 🍴SuMaMa Rice Ball
  • 🍴Weekend Night Market

Where to Stay in Puli

  • 🏨Center x Center Hostel
  • 🏨Cheng Pao Hotel
  • 🏨Here Hostel Puli
  • 🏨Islet Inn

Puli Travel Guide Sections

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