National Chi Nan University Introduction
Established in 1995 in Puli Township, Nantou County, which is located at the geographical center of Taiwan, the university is dedicated to spreading Chinese culture to the south and overseas, focusing on cultivating versatile talents rooted in Taiwan with international mobility. It is a comprehensive university encompassing humanities, management, technology, and education colleges. The surrounding towns of the university are characterized by a mix of rural and urban forms, bordering traditional indigenous territories, rich in multicultural heritage. Proximity to renowned recreational and tourism resources such as Sun Moon Lake, the New Central Cross-Island Highway, and Hehuanshan has led to the gradual development of various cross-disciplinary, socially participatory innovative teaching programs, which resonate with regional industrial dynamics, forming a unique educational characteristic of "deeply cultivating the Shuilu District and welcoming Southeast Asia." The university is situated on a plateau in the suburbs of Puli, shielded by the Central Mountain Range, Hehuanshan, and Xueshan. The 150-hectare campus is covered by 88% sprawling grasslands and is surrounded by more than 12,000 trees, including 113 species such as Taiwan cedar. Between the trees, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and osmanthus trees adorn the landscape, creating a habitat for over 10 species of frogs and 110 species of butterflies. The curriculum integrates green energy, waste reduction, and smart machinery; it has been ranked 51st globally and 3rd in Taiwan in the international "World Green University" assessment. The campus features 700 Taiwan cherry trees and over 300 Japanese double cherry trees, which bloom in vibrant red, pink, or tender white during the chilly spring months of February and March, attracting large crowds to appreciate the cherry blossoms and participate in tea events held by the university and the community, experiencing everyday beauty.
