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Rueili (Juili)
POP 970 / ELEV 1000M
Rueili (Ruìlǐ) was one of the first places established as a permanent settlement by 18th-
century Fujian pioneers in the Alishan region. Today the small, quiet, tea-growing com-
munity is gradually rebuilding from the devastation of Typhoon Morakot in 2009, and
has started attracting visitors back.
In addition to panoramic mountain scenes, bamboo forests, waterfalls and historic
walking trails, pesticide-free Rueili offers one of the best venues in Taiwan for watching
fireflies.
Sights & Activities
Rueili has several beautiful waterfalls, including
Cloud Pool Waterfall
(Yúntán Pùbù),
just past the Km22 mark on County Rd 122.
The
Ruitai Old Trail
(Ruìtài Gǔdào) was once used for transporting goods between
Rueili and Taihe. It's now part of the overall hiking system that connects Fenqihu to
Rueili.
Fireflies
(
yínghuǒchóng
) show off their bioluminescent skills from March to June. The
mountainsides literally sparkle throughout the night.
Sleeping & Eating
The Ruitai Tourist Centre can help with homestays and hotel bookings.
Most hotels and homestays have their own restaurant (set meals NT$100 to NT$250)
and there are scattered places to eat around town as well.
Roulan Lodge
HOTEL $$$
(Ruòlán Shānzhuāng; 250 1210; fax 250 1555; 10 Rueili Village; d/tw NT$1800/2400, cabins
from NT$3200)
One of the most popular places to stay in Rueili, especially during the fire-
fly season. The owners of the lodge have been recognised nationwide for their efforts at
preserving the natural heritage of Rueili. There is a weekday discount of 30%.
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