Taiwan, Taiwan · Asia
19,268
Population
Asia
Continent
Taipei
Timezone
TW
Country Code
Budai (Pu-tai, Jpn. Hotei) is a nickname given to the historical Chinese monk Qieci (Chinese: 契此; pinyin: qiècǐ) in the Later Liang Dynasty, who is often identified with and venerated as the future Buddha Maitreya in Chan Buddhism and Buddhist scripture. With the spread of Chan Buddhism, he also came to be venerated in Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. The name "Budai" literally means "cloth sack", and refers to the bag he is often depicted carrying as he wanders. His jolly nature and eccentric lifesty...
Coordinates
23.3779°, 120.1615°
Region/State
Taiwan
District
Chiayi County
Compare prices across top booking platforms
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Budai.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Budai as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripAdd to your favorites
Save Budai to your favorites and easily find it later when planning your trips.
Free to get started
No credit card required
Country
Taiwan
Region
Taiwan
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Population
19,268
Create your free account and start planning an unforgettable road trip. Discover hidden gems, save your favorite spots, and share your adventures.
