Travel Guide to A-Na-Na Homestay (阿娜娜民宿), Nantou County

Introduction

Tucked away in the gentle hills of Puli Township, the geographic heart of Taiwan, A-Na-Na Homestay offers a warm, personal alternative to chain hotels for travelers exploring central Nantou. Surrounded by misty mountain vistas and small-town charm, this family-run guesthouse balances comfort and local hospitality, making it ideal for weekend getaways, family trips, and slow travel adventures through Taiwan’s interior.

Hotel Overview

A-Na-Na Homestay is located at No. 31, Hushan 6th Street, Puli Township, Nantou County – a quiet residential neighborhood just a 10-minute walk from Puli’s bustling city center. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the property features spacious family rooms, all non-smoking, with soundproofing, air conditioning, heating, and solid hardwood floors. Every room comes with a private en-suite bathroom stocked with free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, toilet paper, and slippers, with options for both standing showers and soaking tubs.

On-site amenities cater to every type of traveler: free Wi-Fi is available across the entire property, all rooms have flat-screen TVs, bedside charging outlets, and seating areas, while the property boasts a sun-drenched terrace and lush garden perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. A cozy in-house coffee shop serves locally roasted Taiwanese brews, and complimentary free public parking is available nearby without reservations. Additional services include luggage storage, shuttle arrangements, multilingual staff (English and Chinese), a children’s indoor game area, and a dedicated tourism desk to help plan your itinerary.

Nearby Local Attractions

Three standout attractions are all within a 20-minute drive of the homestay:

• Paper Dome (Tao Qin Church): Just 10 minutes away, this iconic architectural landmark was rebuilt from a Japanese church destroyed in the 921 earthquake. Its curved paper-pillared structure hosts regular art exhibitions and concerts, blending history, sustainability, and design.
• Sun Moon Lake: Taiwan’s most beautiful alpine lake is a 25-minute drive from the homestay. Cycle the 30-kilometer shore path, take a boat trip to Lalu Island, or hike to the Ci En Pagoda for panoramic views of the blue-green water and surrounding hills.
• Puli Brewery Cultural Park: Located 15 minutes from A-Na-Na, this museum park explores Taiwan’s centuries-old sake and rice wine brewing traditions. Visitors can sample local rice wines, try sweet rice wine ice cream, and learn about the region’s agricultural heritage.

Travel Tips

Book your room in advance, especially during peak seasons (cherry blossom in March, autumn foliage in November, and Chinese New Year). While the property is accessible, note that upper floors are only reachable by stairs, so travelers with mobility issues should request a first-floor room when booking. Ask the homestay’s staff for hidden local dining recommendations – many of Puli’s best street food and handmade dumpling shops are off the typical tourist trail, and the team knows every great spot in town. For day trips to other Nantou destinations like Cingjing Farm, the homestay can arrange affordable shuttle transfers to save you the hassle of navigating winding mountain roads.