Pulai Xitou Mountain Trail Introduction
The entrance to the Pulai Community Battle Road is located within the Baolai Flower Viewing Park in Liugui District, Kaohsiung City. "Pulai" is the old name for Baolai, and the Pulai Community is situated at the watershed between the Laonong River and the Baolai River. In the early 20th century, a Japanese anthropologist discovered the ruins of "Pulai Community" here. This battle road was reportedly built during the Japanese colonial period to control indigenous activities, following a route along the ridge of Meilong Mountain to mobilize laborers to transport cannon tubes and construction materials to the top of Baolai Peak for the construction of the Meilong Mountain artillery post, making it the predecessor of the Pulai Community Battle Road, which holds significant historical importance. The recommended stay is about 1 hour, and the battle road is approximately 3 kilometers long. To preserve its original appearance, it was constructed using natural methods, and along the way, there are bamboo groves, acacia forests, thyme, plum orchards, and other plant ecosystems that are extremely rich.
