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Illustrative Feng Hua Tai Yi Resort in Pu Li, Nantou County, is a four-star vacation park blending ecological leisure with European-garden themes. The grounds hold more than forty thousand ping of gardens and lawns, where visitors enjoy seasonal flowers, water play, DIY fruit picking, and rooms with private balconies and soaking tubs, all family and pet friendly. The comfortable lodging offers diverse room types for families, couples, and dogs alike, allowing guests to enjoy leisurely holidays amid nature and gardens.
Illustrative uSu Cafe at No. 83, Section 1, Xi An Road in Pu Li Township, Nantou County, is a coffee shop reborn from a Showa-era Japanese-style wooden heritage house. The interior preserves retro Japanese decor and serves brunch, pasta, grilled rice balls, pour-over coffee, and a wide dessert selection, with a menu built around local ingredients and inventive dishes. Seating is limited, mixing regular chairs with shoe-off tatami zones, so reservations via IG or FB are recommended, especially on busy weekends. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with street parking nearby and paid lots a short walk away. Ideal for travelers craving slow living, vintage atmosphere, and refined brunch.
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Illustrative Ji Ji Big Rice Bucket (Ba Du Jin Yao) at No. 52-5 Min Sheng Road in Ji Ji Township, Nantou County, is a pet-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant serving Japanese, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese dishes. Signature items include seafood platters, cumin-series plates, and pork-bone soup with generous portions. The interior mixes metal-roof construction with floor-to-ceiling glass for a spacious, bright, simple, and cozy dining room that seats about twenty. Minimum spend is NT$130 per guest, suited to families traveling with pets, with hours 10 AM to 7:30 PM and phone 04-92764019.
Illustrative Li Yu Lake Trail in Pu Li, Nantou County, is a circular lakeside path suited to leisurely strolls and pet-friendly walks. Both sides of the lake's willow embankment are dotted with plantings, providing natural scenery and a quiet atmosphere. Visitors can ride the circular small-train around the lake for sightseeing or stroll along the trail to enjoy the mountain-water views and panoramic overlooks, making it a great natural leisure spot for pet owners.
Illustrative Long Fang Original Flavor in Xin Yi Township, Nantou County, is a pet-friendly restaurant specializing in indigenous home-style cuisine. The kitchen serves dishes such as stone-slab ma-gao sausage and ma-gao onion pork, alongside house-made ma-gao chili, natural seasonings, jerky, and fresh produce. Seating is outdoors, pets are welcome on the ground, and cold drinks are available for refueling. Hours start from 8 AM, suited to travelers who want to bring their dogs and enjoy indigenous flavors amid a natural dining setting.