Guangxing Paper Mill
廣興紙寮
A representative handmade paper factory in Puli, open for tours where visitors can see the traditional papermaking process and make a sheet of paper by hand.
Puli was once known as the 'Kingdom of Paper' because of its pure water. Guangxing Paper Mill was founded in 1965 and is a representative handmade paper factory in Puli. The mill opens its grounds for visits and demonstrates the full process, from steaming and beating paper mulberry bark to couching sheets and drying them. For a fee (about NT$100 to 300 per person), visitors can also try DIY activities such as making paper and fans. Admission is free, and it is open roughly 08:30 to 17:30. A visit takes about 1 hour. Located on Tieshan Road in Puli Township, it pairs well with the Puli Brewery and the Paper Church.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Puli Brewery
- Chung Tai Chan Monastery
- Paper Dome
- Taiwan Geographic Center Monument
- Sun Moon Lake Antique Assam Tea Farm
- Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village & Sun Moon Lake Ropeway
- Sun Moon Lake