【Reachable by way of the sidewalk at the riverbed】

Pulai is Baolai’s old name. Xitoushe was situated on the water divide between the Laoning Stream and Baolai Stream and was originally inhabited by the Zou tribe. The war road is about three kilometers long and is at an elevation of only around 450-500 meters.  It takes around one hour to walk. This road was built along the ridge by the Japanese so that military supplies could be transported to the top of Baolai peak allowing a fort could be built on Meilong Mountain, the aim being suppress fierce armed resistance from the local aborigines.

The road is not very steep and there are simple chairs on which you can rest if tired. The route is suitable for all ages. The road is lined with rich flora, including bamboo grooves,acacia,thyme and also has plum gardens. It offers bird’s eye views of Baolai Stream and Laonong Stream and well beyond.

Driving：
1. Follow Provincial Highway 21 north from Qishan to Jiaxian, then take Provincial Highway 20 to Baolai.
2. Take National Highway 10 and exit and Qishan interchange, take Provincial Highway 28 through Qishan and Meinong, then take Provincial Highway 27A through Liugui, then take Provincial Highway 27 and then Provincial Highway 20 to Baolai which is at the 87km point of the highway.

Mass transport: Take a Kaoshiung Transportation Co bus to Baolai.