Taichung International Airport 1 hr 21
Shuishe Pier (57 min)
Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. Lalu Island (1 hr)
Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. Zhushan Zinan Temple (29 min)
Small, 18th-century land god temple with an ornate carved roof & a window for public loans. Sun Moon Lake (1 hr)
Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Fenghuanggu Bird and Ecological Park (8 min)
Animal park featuring themed landscaped gardens with native & exotic birds, tours & a crane museum. Ci'en Pagoda (1 hr 2)
Lauded Chinese-style tower, built in 1971, offering visitors elevated views & a nearby hiking trail. Ming Shan Resort (24 min)
Famous mountain area boasting a unique village adorned with quirky monster statues & red lanterns. Yidashao Wharf (1 hr 12)
Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. Xitou Nature Education Area (24 min)
Paved, unpaved & treetop trails wind through this extensive forest with educational information. 杉林溪森林生態渡假園區 (54 min)
This nature area provides picturesque hiking trails, waterfalls, an education center & a hotel. University Pond (28 min) 鳳凰山 (20 min)
Mountain and mountaineering Xuanguang Temple (1 hr)
Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (1 hr 12) Xiangshan Visitor Center (52 min)
Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. | 
