| parking is also available. featuring views of sun moon lake, this relaxed hotel is 5 minutes' walk from yidashao wharf, a 16-minute walk from the sun moon lake ropeway scenic gondola and 14 km from provincial highway 21. the warmly decorated rooms provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, kettles and sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a rooftop terrace offering views of the lake. some rooms add lake views
Taichung International Airport 1 hr 35
Sun Moon Lake (14 min)
Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Xuanguang Temple (13 min)
Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. Shuishe Pier (18 min)
Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (16 min) Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area (24 min)
Expansive lake area featuring a gondola, boat tours & a bike path, plus scenic mountain views. Ci'en Pagoda (10 min)
Lauded Chinese-style tower, built in 1971, offering visitors elevated views & a nearby hiking trail. 獅頭山 (21 min)
Scenic mountain area featuring ancient walking trails, Buddhist temples & other historic landmarks. Antique Assam Tea Farm (19 min)
Black-tea farm & vintage factory in scenic surrounds with a gift shop & restaurant. Paper Dome (28 min)
Modern chapel, originally built for survivors of the 1995 Kobe earthquake, made of waterproof paper. Xuanzang Temple (8 min) Wenwu Temple (13 min)
Grand, lakeside Chinese-style Taoist temple guarded by 2 giant lions & with 3 main halls. Yidashao Wharf (5 min)
Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. Xiangshan Visitor Center (24 min)
Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. Lalu Island (14 min)
Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village (21 min)
Sprawling amusement park featuring live performances from Taiwan's indigenous people, plus rides. | 
