Laiyi Township () is a mountain indigenous township in Pingtung County,

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at the foot of Dawu Mountain. Laiyi is the native home of the

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. Many ancient customs and religious rites are still practiced in Laiyi, which has been regarded as the traditional religious center for the Paiwan Tribe. Laiyi is scenic with many streams spanned by suspension bridges, waterfalls and cliffs, and aboriginal totem sculptures.

Administrative divisions

The township comprises seven villages: Danlin, Gulou, Laiyi, Nanhe, Wangjia, Wenle and Yilin.

References

External links

Government website
Townships in Pingtung County {{Taiwan-geo-stub