2025 Sun Moon Lake Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#Nantou Sakura Friends who love cherry blossoms must not miss it. The largest in Central Taiwan - Formosan Aboriginal Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 There is a large cherry blossom forest, including Yoshino cherry and Yaezakura. There are 4-5 thousand cherry trees, which are so beautiful. It is recommended to take a cable car from the lakeside of Yidashao to the Guanshan Tower of the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. The total length is more than 1,800 meters and the one-way trip takes about 7 minutes. Overlooking the entire Sun Moon Lake and the Formosan Aboriginal Cherry Blossom Forest from a high altitude 🌳 is so beautiful👍, Just having a picnic 🧺 or reading 📕 under the cherry trees is worth it. After leaving the park, you can go to Sun Moon Lake's Sun Moon Restaurant for dinner. It is recommended to book a table in advance, as it is hard to get a table during meal time. Because the food is delicious, the price is reasonable, and the dining environment is comfortable. It is the best choice for those who love delicious food 👍 📍Address: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: No. 45, Jintian Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 📍Address: Sun Moon Restaurant: No. 211-1, Zhongshan Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 💰Average Consumption: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Tour Ticket: 980 💰Average consumption per person: Sun Moon Restaurant: 400-600 #Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Viewing #SunMoonCafé

#SunMoonLake #SunMoonLakeQueensFort Hotel #FantasticFort Store #Formosan Culture Village 💞Recommended reasons: Does anyone have the same impression of Sun Moon Lake as I do, which is taking a boat tour around the lake and then going to Xuanguang Pier to eat grandma's tea eggs? This time, I will take you to ride an electric bike around the lake to experience the different beauty of Sun Moon Lake. 🗓️Itinerary: Day 1 Depart from Taoyuan➡️Send luggage at Queen's Castle CI to pick up entertainment tickets➡️Make pottery by yourself➡️Lunch at Zhonghua Thirteen Beef Noodles (large parking lot, friendly lady boss, delicious dumplings)➡️Rest at the hotel➡️Dinner at Lulu Zaza Parent-Child Cafe (there is a large game room on B1 diagonally opposite the hotel, the fried rice is delicious)➡️Walk and shop at Yida Shao Pier Day 2 Delicious hotel breakfast➡️Apply for CO to send luggage➡️Traveler bike additional charge to rent electric bike➡️Ride along the wooden plank road for about 3 minutes to the cable car station to take pictures➡️Canoeing for about 1 hour➡️Shuiwatou Trail to see the nine frogs➡️Eat lunch near Shezi Pier (7-11 is a good choice in hot weather😀)➡️Xiangshan Visitor Center➡️Xiangshan 270-degree viewing platform➡️See the Lalu Observation Deck➡️Enjoy the scenery along the way back to the hotel➡️Fantastic Castle CI➡️Dinner (take-out Penghu seafood porridge and house-style dumplings) Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel➡️CO luggage delivery➡️Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village (take the cable car directly to the highest point, transfer to Sun Moon Lake Cable Car to Ita Thao Cable Car Station to eat snacks, drink coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery, then return to Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village to watch the performance and walk down the mountain➡️Warm home

For a one-night stay with two meals at Sun Moon Lake, we chose the Fleur de Chine Hotel, which offers an excellent lake view. The hotel's location is superb, with no other buildings around to obstruct the view. You can overlook the entire Sun Moon Lake and the lush forest. No wonder the hotel is always busy despite its high price. The hardware, software, and service quality are impeccable. We stayed in a 46-square-meter classic mountain view room, but we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a deluxe Japanese-style mountain and lake view room, probably because it was a weekday. Although the area is about the same, the layout and view are much more open. The Japanese tatami mats make the resting space larger and more leisurely. The room is a corner room, offering a panoramic view of the mountains and lake. It's fantastic! The main purpose of visiting Sun Moon Lake is to relax and vacation, so the comfort of the hotel is very important. Besides the great view, there is also a large bathtub for hot springs, as well as a balcony and lounge chairs. It's so comfortable that you don't want to leave the room. However, we still went cycling around the lake trail to get closer to nature. As for the room rates, the classic mountain view room with one night and two meals costs about 13,000 TWD. Considering the upgrade to the 17,000 TWD deluxe Japanese-style mountain and lake view room, the money spent is worth it. After all, it's a five-star hot spring hotel with a first-row lake view. Even in Japan, the price is about the same.

#November2024 🌊 Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan and one of the most representative natural attractions. This lake, located in Nantou County, attracts many tourists with its magnificent landscape and rich cultural heritage. ✨ 💞Recommended reasons: ⭐️ Magnificent lake view The surface of Sun Moon Lake is like a mirror, surrounded by green mountains. The lake water appears particularly clear under the sunlight. The white clouds on the lake and the mountain peaks interweave to form a picturesque scene that makes people linger. 🫶🏻 📸 Great spots for taking photos and checking in Every corner of Sun Moon Lake is full of inspiration for taking photos. Whether it is the lakeside or the mountains in the distance, they are all great places to check in. 🔥 #check-in #Taiwan #Taichung #SunMoonLake #100TravelWays #usj

Autumn.. Visiting Sun Moon Lake with friends.. Starting the tour around the lake from Xiangshan Visitor Center Wandering around the garden to enjoy the lake Then walking on the trail at Shuishe Pier The autumn breeze blows...especially refreshing Stayed at the B&B at Yidashao Pier Watching the night sky of Sun Moon Lake at night...falling asleep The morning light of Sun Moon Lake woke us up Walking the Jiuwa Trail with friends Xuanguang Pier Trail Circumferential road around the lake Enjoy a pleasant tour...

The most 'Instagrammable' spot on the Sun Moon Lake loop is right here! The modern architecture of the visitor center, with its sleek concrete design, initially made me think it was an art gallery! The gray exterior and unique spatial design make for great photo opportunities. Here, you'll find a café, shops, exhibitions, and seating areas. It's also the first restaurant since the start of the loop, so if you're hungry, you can grab lunch here. However, the prices are on the higher side. The Sun Moon Lake loop road was selected by CNNGO as one of the world's top 10 most beautiful bike paths, so you definitely have to experience its bike path! Starting from the Xiangshan Visitor Center, you can stay on the bike path all the way to Shuishe without having to get back on the road. While the Yongjie and Tongxin Bridges are the most famous sections, my favorite is the Shuishe Dam. This stretch is a straight road with open views, making the lake feel just within reach. The wooden boardwalk design adds to the leisurely feel of the path. However, note that this section requires you to walk your bike. 📍 Xiangshan Visitor Center / Xiangshan Bike Path You can take the Nantou Bus to the Xiangshan Visitor Center stop, or ride your bike there yourself.

The occasional good weather during the rainy season is suitable for arranging a small trip. Having said that, I have already arranged it. I can only say that I am really lucky that it did not affect the itinerary much😎 First stop~ Nantou Earth Mother Temple is said by many people to be the Taiwan version of the Blue House? The full green tiles are quite special compared to other temples. I think the evening might be a more suitable time to visit as the sun is so bright. Parking is easy here and there are some local souvenirs, so it is a good choice for a short stop and rest when driving in the south. No. 94, Pipa Road, Puli Township, Nantou County Second stop, lunch time~ Tujiaocuo Restaurant, a joint cuisine restaurant surrounded by a fish pond. It is a real fish pond, not the fish pond in the place name😝. The taste is average and the dishes are not amazing, but the scenery is good and can be used as a reference when visiting Puli. If there are many people, you can book their revolving seats. It is also very special to eat while slowly rotating to see different landscapes. No. 2, Shuishang Lane, Puli Township, Nantou County The third stop~ The weather is too hot, so we have to find an indoor attraction "hohocha" to drink Sun Moon Lake black tea and tea eggs cooked with black tea, as well as black tea biscuits. The parking fee is included in the ticket price of $80. Isn't it a high CP value? Each ticket can also be used to purchase merchandise at a discount of 20 yuan. It is really great and I have to give it a thumbs up 👍 Remember to go to the 3rd floor to experience the tea! No. 443-36, Yuchi Street, Yuchi Township, Nantou County Fourth stop~ It was a good time to go to Xiangshan Visitor Center to take photos near dusk in the afternoon. It was not too hot. Unfortunately, the weather was unstable in the afternoon when we entered the mountain area. It rained heavily as soon as we arrived. It was a different kind of scenery, right? ? No. 599, Zhongshan Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County I left early and stayed at the Huyue Hotel in front of Yidashao Pier at night. good night 🥱No. 113, Yiyong Street, Yuchi Township, Nantou County #Earth Mother Temple Baohu Palace #Tujiaocuo Floating Restaurant #Drink Tea Taiwan Xiang Sun Moon Lake Black Tea Factory #Xiangshan Visitor Center #Huyue Landscape Hotel The night after the rain in Sun Moon Lake is particularly beautiful. We went into the hotel to hide from the rain and take a rest for our tired bodies. The rain finally stopped and our hungry stomachs could not wait to drive us out to find food🥱🤤 The good weather and scenery at night are very suitable for drinking and eating snacks on the shore. It is so comfortable to blow the cool breeze, 🍺🍢 The evening breeze is gentle and it is especially good to sleep. I slept until dawn, maybe I was really tired. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The scenery of Lakeview Hotel is great. It is located in the first row of lake views. Each room has a bathtub🛀. I like the soft bed, but the elders are more used to sleeping on a less soft bed. The price is naturally not too cheap. I would suggest that you can introduce the use of the equipment in the room more to make it more friendly to the elders. For example, I thought the air conditioner was turned on, but I didn’t know it until the next morning😓 But the staff are very polite, and the breakfast is simple but full. I think it can be given 4 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟 #Lakeview B&B #SunMoonLake #IdaShao Pier #IdaShao Old Street #Formosan Culture Village

Getting There - Join a group tour or hire a driver to drive to Sun Moon Lake area from Taichung Attractions - Wen Wu temple which is a huge temple with panoramic views, Cable Car to see Sun Moon Lake from above, Cycling route around Sun Moon Lake to explore on land, Cruise to explore on water with multiple stopping points. If you have time you should also go to Aboriginal village/ theme park. Hotels - Many hotels in the vicinity. Food & Restaurants - Many local restaurants serving local cuisine and aboriginal food in the area. Shopping - There are souvenir shops and streets, such as at cable car station.

#Rainy season attractions 🚲 Today we have #Rainy season attractions to recommend. This is another popular place in Taiwan. This place is "Sun Moon Lake". For those who want to travel outside the city and love nature, we recommend you to come here. 🚲 This place is ranked as one of the most beautiful bicycle routes. We went during the rainy season. It was drizzling, so it wasn't too hot. The bicycle route here is really beautiful. You can cycle around the lake, but it's far. And if you cycle around, you'll get a certificate because the route is quite brutal. 🚲 The bicycle route here will wind along the lake. And since the lake is surrounded by mountains, the road will have some ups and downs. But if you don't want to cycle, they have electric bicycles for rent. 🚲 Another recommendation is to take the cable car to see the view. You will see a very large lake view. It's very beautiful. The cable car has glass that allows you to see the view below. 📍Location: Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan

How to get there: Car Tourist attractions: 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 , Taiwan 📍Impressions of this trip: I would like to recommend to friends who come to visit Taiwan but want to find a unique tourist attraction, want to escape from Taipei, escape the chaos, Marina recommends this place. "𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐄" is a natural tourist attraction, surrounded by both the sea and mountains! Suitable for relaxing or unwinding, healing your heart, etc. I can only say that the real place is more beautiful than in the picture. I highly recommend it. 🥰🥹🍃🏞️ #sunmoonlake #Taiwantourist #Taiwan

It was a gray morning and most people left early because they thought there was nothing much to see. However, once the sun passed, the scenery of Shuishe Mountain became like a fairyland. The wait was worth it. Just taking some photos with your camera was so beautiful. Taiwan is really great🥰 #Sun Moon Lake #Nantou Sun Moon Lake #Sunrise #Lake View

At night, Sun Moon Lake is quite quiet, but there are many shops open. We decided to eat at 7-Eleven. The food at 7-Eleven in Taiwan is not bad, it's delicious. After we finished eating, we went to look at souvenir shops. There were many shops selling owl-related items. We asked the seller and he told us a lot about the history of this place. In the end, we each got one or two souvenirs. If anyone forgets personal items, there is also a Watsons store here. You can buy them here. #TaiwanTravel

Wangyou Forest has always been a popular check-in spot. It is not easy to get here. You have to drive a difficult mountain road to get there. You can also ask a local guide to take you up. It happened to rain the day before, and the water surface was full, which made it even more beautiful. #springtravel #starfamily4monthflash #localtravel #familytravel #romanticgetaway

I saw the photos of my friends watching the sunrise🌅 in Cingjing are really beautiful🤩, so I really wanted to think of Cingjing in Nantou; coincidentally, my runners wanted to run 🏃‍♀️ in Tanaka, so we signed up for our first marathon🏃‍♀️. The purpose is to go to Cingjing to watch the sunrise🌅. Then signed up for our local tour at 3 am 🕒 loosely boarded the car out 🚪, first to the local favorable location stargazing 🌌 about an hour and a half ⌚️ then to the top of the mountain ⛰️ to see the sea of ​​clouds ☁️ and sunrise 🌞. At noon, we arrived at a colorful rainbow 🌈 village that will make people happy 😍 index rising ↖️. Cingjing is definitely a great holiday place for the mind to rest well. #OverseasTravel #VacationGoodPlace #TaichungCingjingFarm #RainbowVillage #Sunrise #StargazingGoodPlace

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A must-visit spot for walking children or dating lovers

The must-see attraction when you come to Sun Moon Lake is Wenwu Temple. It is very easy to park around Wenwu Temple and you don’t have to walk for a long time. Looking out from Wenwu Temple, you can see the super beautiful scenery of the red temple building and the lake surface. It is even more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. It is also a temple with a long history that existed during the Japanese colonial period. The temple enshrines Guandi and Confucius, the great sage and teacher, so it is called "Wenwu Temple"🙃 It's not easy to get here, so of course I have to take a photo with this stone📷to prove that I am a tourist🤣 #Nantou Fish Pond #Nantou Attractions #Nantou Travel #High-altitude Scenic Spots #Photography Guide #Cool Travel Experience #Travel Inspiration #Learn Photography Skills #Travel Guide #Where to Go in Summer

Transportation: Car Must-see attractions: Qilintan, Shicuiyuan, and Alan Wan Kueh Recommended restaurants: Must-try delicacies: Shanlinxi high mountain tea & overnight dried mackerel & Alan rice cake Shopping Guide: Must-buy Mackerel at Shicuiyuan #TravelCoolExperience

Hehuan Mountain has always been a popular tourist attraction for Taiwanese. During holidays or when it snows, the entire mountain is packed with people. This is because it is within driving distance of Wuling, which is 3,275 meters high. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the view of the sea of ​​clouds, sunrise, sunset, and starry sky. It is easier for beginners to conquer the 100 Peaks. I completed my first to fifth 100 Peaks in these two days. I personally think that it is better to visit once than to come here. However, this trip is really tiring. I really don’t recommend this arrangement. I would rather walk two or three trails a day, enjoy the sunrise and starry sky, and take a photo at the Wuling landmark. #travelinspiration#travelbeautifulgirlphotography#attractionphotoshootguide#thenightviewissuperbeautifulhere#hiking#wheretogoinsummer

Taiwan's temples are famous far and wide. When you come to Sun Moon Lake, you can stop by the Wenwu Temple to pray for peace. There are several steps at the back that you can climb to the top to enjoy the beauty of Sun Moon Lake from a bird's eye view. Because you are close to nature, you will occasionally see small animals greeting you (as shown in the last picture). If you are sincere, your wish will come true🙏 Address: No. 63, Zhongzheng Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 555 Atmosphere/Facilities: A well-known temple in Taiwan, located next to Sun Moon Lake Features: The temple is neat and clean Price per person: No tickets/any amount of incense money #Where to go in summer

Xuanzang Temple is a must-visit when visiting Sun Moon Lake. Please search for the Xuanzang Temple parking lot on the map. The location is the same. There are tea eggs opposite the temple, which can temporarily replenish the traveler's energy. Address: No. 389, Zhongzheng Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 555 Atmosphere/Facilities: This is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Xuanzang. There is a memorial hall behind it. There is a pavilion next to it, which offers a panoramic view of the Sun Moon Lake (Figure 2). It is very suitable for the whole family to go there and feel the solemn atmosphere. Features: Beautiful scenery/quiet environment/away from the hustle and bustle Price per person: Free admission ⚠️No eating or drinking allowed score: #Where to go in summer

The spacious Xiangshan Visitor Center is a great place for families to take photos and check in during holidays. It is close to the Sun Moon Lake attractions and there is a bicycle path around the lake for people to ride bicycles. However, please note that there will be a lot of people on holidays and parking spaces may be hard to find. It is recommended to come early to reserve a spot! Avoid the crowds that affect your mood when going out for fun😇 Address: No. 599, Zhongshan Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 555 Atmosphere/Facilities: Visitor center, observation deck, coffee shop, photo spots Features: Want to be popular on social media? 🔥 Taking photos and checking in at Xiangshan Visitor Center is definitely the first choice💯💯💯 Price per person: No tickets Rating: 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖 #Where to go in summer

I posted this photo on social media before, and many friends almost thought I went abroad😂 I didn’t expect that Taiwan also has a theme park comparable to Disney❤️ It’s the one we often went to for extracurricular teaching when we were young Nantou “Formosan Culture Village” I believe it is the childhood memory of many Taiwanese🥰 In recent years, in response to the trend of beautiful online attractions, many new landscapes and facilities have been added, which are more innovative than childhood memories😍 Many people come here to play the water facilities in summer It is very suitable for the whole family or couples to travel together👫 Even if you don’t dare to play, you can take the cable car to enjoy the scenery The cable car can go to Sun Moon Lake! I really strongly recommend friends who come to Taiwan to travel not to miss this attraction. You need to arrange a day to be enough👍 #Romantic trip#Family outing#Good place for parents and children#Where to go in summer#Check in the swimming pool

The longest suspension bridge in Taiwan, you need to do some warm-up exercises before you think of this bridge! It reopened after being downgraded to level 2. I decided to go at the last minute, so I didn't make an online reservation. Fortunately, I could buy tickets on site, 100 yuan for adults and 70 yuan for students. After purchasing the ticket, wait for the shuttle bus in the waiting area. The shuttle bus will take you to the mountain to get off, but this is not the destination. After getting off the bus, you have to climb the mountain. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Rainbow Bridge by climbing the continuous slope. Because there are no pavilions or rest areas in the middle, people with poor physical strength, the elderly and young children should be careful when moving forward. After reaching the entrance of Rainbow Bridge, you need to walk down a staircase about 2-300 meters. I think this section is designed to avoid too many people and damage to the environment. If you want to see this beautiful view, you have to spend your energy first. All the hard work is worth it after arriving at the destination. The suspension bridge is spectacular and colorful. Although the suspension bridge is very long, it is not very shaky when walking on it! When you reach the other side, you will see a big waterfall. Because the number of people is controlled, the equipment and environment are well maintained. We still had to go back the same way to go down the mountain. When we reached the road, we met a Boai special car. The driver drove us down to the shuttle bus location, saving us 15 minutes of walking. Although this journey is a little bit tiring, the more natural the scenery is, the more it should be experienced in a natural way. #Photography Guide for Attractions #Family Outing #Hiking

You will pass by the lake and arrive after walking on a small trail for about 10 minutes. Slowly climb to the top of the tower 🗼 and overlook the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake... Come and travel with your family, friends, and loved ones! #Travel Tips

Sun Moon Lake is the largest body of water in Taiwan and is a very famous tourist attraction. Come and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, the lake and the mountains, and the fresh air. Whether you take a boat to see the view or ride a bike, take a cable car, or take a walk, it's all great! #MissingNature

The "Xiaoqilai Trail" is a less popular attraction in Hehuan Mountain. Along the way, you can see the Qilai Mountains, Jushan Mountain, Yangtou Mountain and the upper valley of Liwu River. Xiaoqilai is a ridge between Hehuan Mountain and Qilai Mountain. The highest point is 3,150 meters above sea level. On clear days, you can even see the main peak of Yushan Mountain in the distance. You don't need to apply for a mountain pass to enter the trail. In April and May, when the flowers are in full bloom, red and white wild azaleas bloom along the trail. It is rare in Taiwan to have such a vast and magnificent scenic spot without crowds. You can only hear the natural sounds of nature in peace. Xiaoqilai Trail Address: At the junction of Ren'ai Township, Nantou County and Xiulin Township, Hualien County #Local Tour #Xiaoqilai Trail #Hehuanshan #Attractions #yonduo #Hiking #High-altitude viewing

In addition to the well-known photo spot "Wuling", Hehuan Mountain also has three entry-level mountaineering spots suitable for family outings for hiking and taking photos, namely the main peak of Hehuan Mountain, Hehuanjian Mountain and Shimen Mountain. These three spots are very close to each other and all have triangulation points and wide views for tourists to take photos. Tourists who plan to go hiking or trekking in Hehuan Mountain are advised to check in at Qingqing Grassland (Cingjing Farm) B&B, which is about 22 kilometers away from Hehuan Mountain, one day in advance. In addition to adapting to the high mountain environment in advance and avoiding altitude sickness, they can also roam around the Qingqing Grassland and experience the fun of feeding sheep.