Pulai River Head Community Battle Trail Introduction
The entrance to the Pulai Xitou Battle Trail is located in the Baolai Flower Viewing Park in Liouguei District, Kaohsiung City. "Pulai" is the old name of Baolai, and the Pulai Xitou community is situated at the watershed between the Laonong River and the Baolai River. In the early 20th century, an anthropologist discovered the "Pulai Xitou" ruins here. This battle trail was reportedly built during the Japanese colonial period to control indigenous activities by constructing the Meilong Mountain artillery fort. The road was built along the ridge of Meilong Mountain, mobilizing laborers to transport cannon tubes and construction materials to the summit of Baolai Peak for the fort's construction, making it the predecessor of the Pulai Xitou Battle Trail, which has significant historical importance. It is recommended to spend about 1 hour here, as the battle trail is approximately 3 kilometers long. To preserve its original appearance, natural construction methods were used, and along the way, there are bamboo groves, acacia forests, thyme plants, and plum orchards, creating a rich botanical ecosystem.
