Sun Moon Lake｜Taiwan's Most Beautiful Landscape Painting × Complete Guide to Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions

Attractions / Nantou Attractions

Located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, 【Sun Moon Lake】 is Taiwan's largest natural freshwater lake. With its stunning lake and mountain scenery, rippling blue waters, and distinct seasonal beauty, it is acclaimed as Taiwan's most classic mountain retreat. Whether strolling along the lakeside trails, taking a boat cruise around the lake, or riding the aerial ropeway for a bird's-eye view of the lake, visitors can experience the magnificent harmony of Sun Moon Lake's grandeur and tranquility.

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CNN Certified｜One of the World's Top 10 Most Beautiful Cycling Routes

• Sun Moon Lake Cycling Path around the lake, approximately 30 kilometers long

• Passes through stunning attractions including Xiangshan, Hanbi Peninsula, Shuishe Dam, and Ita Thao

• Whether at dawn or sunset, the lakeside scenery is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful

• Convenient bike rentals, suitable for romantic cycling, family trips, and photography enthusiasts

Lake Cruise × Captain's Storytelling

• Choose from three major stations for round-trip lake tours: Shuishe Pier → Xuanguang Temple → Ita Thao Pier

• Take a lake cruise to enjoy the reflection of green mountains and the emerald lake surface

• Onboard commentary provides in-depth introduction to Sun Moon Lake's Thao indigenous culture and historical stories, making the journey more meaningful

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Must-Visit Attraction Recommendations

1️. Xiangshan Visitor Center

• Concrete architecture + lake reflections, popular Instagram photo spot

• Features exhibition halls, interactive audiovisual displays, and Xiangshan Coffee, perfect for resting and photography

2️. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

• Nearly 2 kilometers long, connecting Ita Thao to Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village

• Aerial view of the entire lake and Central Mountain Range, offering spectacular panoramic views

• Can be combined with 【Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village】 for a day trip itinerary

3️. Ita Thao Shopping District

• Must-try local snacks: Thao sausage, wild boar meat, Assam black tea ice cream

• Complete selection of cultural crafts and souvenirs, the best starting point to learn about indigenous culture

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Chartered Car Recommended Itinerary｜Sun Moon Lake Luxury Day Trip

Suggested Sun Moon Lake Day Trip Route from Taichung：
Taichung Hotel → Xiangshan Visitor Center → Lake Cruise → Ita Thao Old Street Lunch → Sun Moon Lake Ropeway → Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village or Xitou Forest → Return

✔ Suitable for families with children, elderly travelers, and couples
✔ Flexible arrangement of destinations and duration, with driver commentary and guidance
✔ Can assist with purchasing boat tickets/ropeway tickets/bicycle rental packages

Images and text sourced from:(Taichung Tourism Website Taichung Tourism - photos and partial text copyright belongs to original authors)

 

Benefits of Chartered Car Tourism

1. Flexible Itinerary, Arranged at Will

   • Compared to public transportation or self-driving, chartered cars allow travelers tofreely decide on destinations, stay duration, and itinerary order.

   • Not restricted by bus or train schedules, making travel more flexible.
      

2. Professional Driver, No Need to Worry About Transportation

   • Drivers familiar with local road conditions can plan optimal routes to avoid traffic jams and detours.

   • No need to worry about parking, as drivers will arrange suitable drop-off and pick-up points.
      

3. Suitable for Families, Elderly, and Group Travel

   • Eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage and transferring between transportation, perfect for family trips with children and elderly.

   • Various vehicle options available, 5-seater, 7-seater, 9-seater can be flexibly arranged according to travel group size.
      

4. Comfortable and Safe, Enhancing Travel Quality

   • Private chartered cars ensure a clean and tidy interior environment for a more comfortable riding experience.

   • Can rest and recharge anytime during the journey, avoiding travel fatigue.