Pulai River Tou She Battle Trail Introduction
The entrance to the Pulaikreetou Battle Trail is located within the Baolai Flower Viewing Park in Liuqiu District, Kaohsiung City. "Pulai" is the old name of Baolai, and the Pulaikreetou area is located at the watershed between the Laonong River and the Baolai River. In the early 20th century, an anthropologist from Japan discovered the site of "Pulaikreetou" here. This trail is said to have been built during the Japanese colonial period to regulate indigenous activities and led to the construction of the Meilong Mountain artillery fortress. The road along the ridge of Meilong Mountain was built to mobilize laborers to transport the artillery and construction materials to the top of Baolai Peak for the construction of the fortress, making it the predecessor of the Pulaikreetou Battle Trail, which is historically significant. The recommended time to stay is about 1 hour, and the trail is approximately 3 kilometers long. To preserve its original appearance, it was constructed using natural techniques, and along the way, there are bamboo forests, acacia forests, thyme, and plum gardens, resulting in a rich ecological diversity of plant life.
