Puli is a township of Nantou County, in central Taiwan. It sits in a verdant basin, ringed by mountains. The Geographic Center of Taiwan monument marks the exact center of the country. The Muh Sheng Museum of Entomology has a greenhouse with live butterflies and houses many insect and butterfly species. North of town, the huge, modern Chung Tai Chan Monastery has Buddha statues, a teak wood pagoda and a golden dome. Population: 83,021 (Dec 2014).
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Sun Moon Lake is in the foothills of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range. It’s surrounded by forested peaks and has foot trails. East of the lake, the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is a theme park with a section devoted to re-created indigenous villages. Displays here include centuries-old carved lintel pieces, handicrafts and weapons. The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway cable car offers views of the mountains and water.
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