Departing from Taichung | Cingjing Farm + Sun Moon Lake Trip Guide

Tours / 1-Day Trip

Alpine Grasslands × Adorable Sheep × Lake and Mountain Scenery
Want to collect Nantou's two most iconic attractions in one trip? Cingjing Farm and Sun Moon Lake are a dream combination for many travelers. The former is famous for its green grasslands and sheep shows, while the latter boasts beautiful lake scenery and rich indigenous culture. Departing from Taichung by chartered car, easily connect alpine and lake destinations, capturing classic scenic beauty in one day, or explore hidden gems and local cuisine in depth over two days.

Must-Visit Attractions
Cingjing Farm・Green Green Grassland
Vast alpine grasslands where sheep graze leisurely, featuring daily limited "Sheep Shearing Show" and "Sheepdog Herding Show".
Cingjing Little Swiss Garden
European-style garden landscape with seasonal flowers and romantic lakeside trails, enhanced by evening light shows.
Sun Moon Lake・Ita Thao Pier
Gathering place for indigenous culture and local snacks, featuring must-try Grandma's tea eggs and wild boar sausages.
Sun Moon Lake Cruise
Boat tours offer views of classic spots including Lalu Island, Xuanguang Temple, and Xuanzang Temple.
Xiangshan Visitor Center
Masterpiece by renowned architect, with large floor-to-ceiling windows framing the lake view like a beautiful painting. Must-Try Local Cuisine

• Yunnan Bai Cuisine (Cingjing): Exotic spices combined with alpine vegetables
• Alpine Trout: Tender meat, excellent when steamed or braised
• Tea Eggs (Sun Moon Lake): Perfect fusion of subtle tea fragrance and braised sauce
• Indigenous Cuisine: Bamboo rice, wild vegetables, grilled wild boar

Departing from Taichung | Cingjing Farm + Sun Moon Lake Day Trip Routes
Route 1: Classic Alpine + Lake | Cingjing Farm × Little Swiss Garden × Sun Moon Lake
Itinerary: Depart Taichung → Stroll Cingjing Farm Green Grassland → Flower viewing at Little Swiss Garden → Shopping at Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Pier → Lake cruise → Return
Highlights: Collect alpine grassland and lake scenery in one trip, beautiful in all seasons
Recommended Food: Cingjing alpine tea, Ita Thao mushroom cabbage buns, Grandma's tea eggs
Route 2: Leisurely Lake and Mountain Tour | Cingjing Skywalk × Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center
Itinerary: Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm Green Grassland → Cingjing Skywalk sightseeing → Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center lake views → Lake tour → Return
Highlights: Focus on sightseeing and relaxation with leisurely pace, suitable for seniors and relaxed travel
Recommended Food: Sun Moon Lake black tea, mushroom meat soup, Yuchi black tea ice cream
Route 3: Family Interactive Tour | Sheep Show × Little Swiss Garden × Sun Moon Lake Snacks
Itinerary: Depart Taichung → Watch Cingjing Farm sheep show → Photography at Little Swiss Garden → Taste snacks at Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Pier → Photo session at Xiangshan viewing platform → Return
Highlights: Animal interaction combined with lake scenery, perfect choice for family fun
Recommended Food: Ita Thao makao sausage, mushroom cabbage buns, aiyu jelly
Route 4: Photography Enthusiasts | Hehuan Mountain Viewpoint × Sun Moon Lake Sunset
Itinerary: Depart Taichung → Photograph alpine grassland scenery at Cingjing Farm → Capture scenes at Hehuan Mountain viewpoint → Sunset photography at Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan viewing platform → Return
Highlights: Capture alpine sea of clouds and lake scenery, must-visit for photography enthusiasts
Recommended Food: Mountain vegetable hot pot, black tea latte, fried wild vegetables
Route 5: Cultural Journey | Sun Moon Lake Temple Tour × Ita Thao Pier
Itinerary: Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm → Sun Moon Lake Xuanguang Temple → Xuanzang Temple → Ita Thao Pier stroll → Return
Highlights: Lake scenery combined with religious culture, suitable for culture and history enthusiasts
Recommended Food: Grandma's tea eggs, wild ginger flower rice dumplings, black tea ice Departing from Taichung | Cingjing Farm + Sun Moon Lake 2-Day In-Depth Tour
Route 1: Cingjing Alpine Tour + Sun Moon Lake Circuit
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Depart Taichung → Green Grassland walk → Watch sheep show → Photography at Little Swiss Garden → Taste food at Cingjing commercial area → Stay at Cingjing B&B
Day 2 | After breakfast → (Optional) Hehuan Mountain Yuanfeng viewing platform for sea of clouds → Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center → Lake cruise (Xuanguang Temple, Lalu Island, Ita Thao) → Lakeside lunch → Return to Taichung
Highlights: Collect alpine grassland and lake in one trip, relaxed 2-day in-depth experience
Recommended Food: Cingjing alpine vegetarian cuisine, Sun Moon Lake fish ball soup, makao sausage
Route 2: Family Leisure 2-Day Tour | Sheep Show + Little Swiss + Lakeside Snacks
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm sheep show → Fish feeding at Little Swiss Garden → Picnic at Green Grassland → Stay at family-friendly B&B
Day 2 | After breakfast → Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Pier snack tour → Photography at Xiangshan viewing platform → Half-day lake cruise → Return
Highlights: Suitable for families and seniors, relaxed pace throughout
Recommended Food: Aiyu jelly, tea-flavored braised food, handmade mochi
Route 3: Photography In-Depth 2-Day Tour | Alpine Sunrise + Lake Sunset
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm Green Grassland → Photograph sea of clouds at Hehuan Mountain viewpoint → Little Swiss Garden night view → Stay at alpine scenic B&B
Day 2 | Early morning sunrise photography → After breakfast proceed to Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Visitor Center → Lake cruise for reflection photography → Ita Thao Pier sunset → Return
Highlights: All-day photography of alpine and lake scenery, essential for photography enthusiasts
Recommended Food: Mountain vegetable hot pot, lakeside black tea, wild vegetable pancakes
Route 4: Cultural Exploration 2-Day Tour | Temple Pilgrimage + Lake Scenery
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm Green Grassland → Afternoon stroll at Green Grassland → Stay at Puli or Cingjing hotel
Day 2 | After breakfast → Sun Moon Lake Xuanguang Temple → Xuanzang Temple → Lalu Island → Ita Thao Pier → Return
Highlights: Combines natural beauty with cultural history, suitable for culture enthusiasts
Recommended Food: Black tea ice, Grandma's tea eggs, Puli rice noodles
Route 5: Slow Living Vacation 2-Day Tour | Alpine Afternoon Tea + Lakeside Stroll
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Depart Taichung → Cingjing Farm Green Grassland → Cingjing Skywalk → Alpine café afternoon tea → Stay at scenic B&B
Day 2 | After breakfast → Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan viewing platform → Lake cruise → Ita Thao Pier lunch → Lakeside walk → Return
Highlights: Relaxed pace, enjoying therapeutic vacation in mountains and lakes
Recommended Food: Alpine latte, Sun Moon Lake fish ball soup, mushroom meat soup Recommended Accommodations

• Cingjing Old England Manor: European luxury experience
• Sun Moon Lake Fleur de Chine Hotel: Lake view rooms and fine dining
• Cingjing Florence Resort Villa: Beautiful scenery and romantic atmosphere

Extended Attractions

• Hehuan Mountain Range | Alpine sea of clouds and sunrise
• Puli Paper Dome | Instagram-worthy spot combining culture and art
• Yuchi Black Tea Plantation | Tea tasting and tea culture experience

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Benefits of Chartered Car Travel

1. Flexible Itinerary, Arrange as Desired

   • Compared to public transport or self-driving, chartered cars allow travelers tofreely decide on attractions, 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 roads can plan optimal routes, avoiding traffic jams and detours.

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

3. Suitable for Family, Seniors, and Group Travel

   • Eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage and transferring between transport, suitable for family trips with children and seniors.

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

4. Comfortable and Safe, Enhancing Travel Quality

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

   • Ability to rest and recharge anytime during the journey, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel.
      

※Our company is a licensed chartered car operator, not a travel agency. Attraction tickets and activity fees mentioned in the itinerary are at the traveler's own expense. Drivers can assist with on-site ticket purchases and convenient route arrangements for your peace of mind.

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