About Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest natural lake and a breathtaking scenic area in Nantou County. The eastern side resembles the sun and the western side the moon, giving the lake its poetic name. Visitors can cycle the lakeside path, take boat cruises, visit temples, and hike surrounding trails.
Key Attractions
Lakeside cycling path
Boat cruise
Wenwu Temple
Ci'en Pagoda
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
Shuishe Pier
Travel Tips
Rent a bicycle and cycle the 30-km lakeside path. Take the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway for panoramic views. Visit Wenwu Temple at sunset. Buy a day boat pass. Stay overnight to experience sunrise.
Quick Facts
Best Time
October to December
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Timezone
CST (UTC+8)
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