Nantou's new landmark has finally arrived! The "Sun Moon Town Complex Mall," renowned as the most beautiful rest stop in Taiwan, is set to officially open on August 1. This modern, all-white structure stands beside the Ireland Interchange in Puli, Nantou, seamlessly blending aesthetics, trendy food, and creativity, making it the "trendiest new landmark" in central Taiwan.
The "Sun Moon Town Complex Mall," which cost over 1 billion NT dollars and took three years to build, was developed by Elite Development, known as the "Land God of Taichung." The mall covers an area of 13,000 pings and features the first rest stop in Taiwan to house a Japanese TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE.
The Japanese chain bookstore "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Sun Moon Town" is the 12th store in Taiwan. (Photo / Courtesy of Elite Development)
A Beautiful Corner of Paradise: Visual and Spiritual Enjoyment This bookstore, themed "The Unknown Bookstore on the Journey," creates a unique reading space. The mall also gathers many popular dining and specialty shops, including Sun Moon Original, Asagiri Tea House, Youyi Tie, and Hong Luo Wan, offering a variety of food options.
In terms of dining, in addition to exclusive food trucks such as Tea Prince, Xi Chuan Chuan, Jay's Pizza, and Gaoguan Red Bean Cake, the mall also introduces several Japanese craft cola brands, such as Iroh Cola, TOBA TOBA Cola, and TOMO Cola, delighting food enthusiasts.
Another highlight of Sun Moon Town is its exclusive mascot "Frogler," a frog that loves to relax and symbolizes the modern pursuit of a tranquil life. The mall features an exhibition space, with the first wave of landscape art showcasing several inflatable installations by artists Anisther and Frogler.
Additionally, the famous short video illustrator Rachel Liao has been invited to create a limited-edition gashapon series themed "Frog Vacation Day," adding a touch of culture and the relaxing mountain town atmosphere.
The mall also houses a range of high-quality selection brands, including the first central Taiwan branch of the popular Japanese food selection brand "AKOMEYA TOKYO." This is not just a shopping paradise but also an excellent place to relax and enjoy delicious food.
