Taichung International Airport 1 hr 15
Wenwu Temple (9 min)
Grand, lakeside Chinese-style Taoist temple guarded by 2 giant lions & with 3 main halls. Antique Assam Tea Farm (4 min)
Black-tea farm & vintage factory in scenic surrounds with a gift shop & restaurant. Xuanguang Temple (31 min)
Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. Sun Moon Lake (30 min)
Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Ci'en Pagoda (28 min)
Lauded Chinese-style tower, built in 1971, offering visitors elevated views & a nearby hiking trail. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village (11 min)
Sprawling amusement park featuring live performances from Taiwan's indigenous people, plus rides. King Garden (15 min)
Attraction with a fairytale-style castle, a pastry shop, a hotpot restaurant & a giant chessboard. Xiangshan Visitor Center (15 min)
Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (19 min) Lalu Island (30 min)
Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. 獅頭山 (7 min)
Scenic mountain area featuring ancient walking trails, Buddhist temples & other historic landmarks. Paper Dome (8 min)
Modern chapel, originally built for survivors of the 1995 Kobe earthquake, made of waterproof paper. Yidashao Wharf (22 min)
Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. Shuishe Pier (9 min)
Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. Taumi Eco-Village (8 min)
Small, serene destination featuring waterfalls, ecological pools & a variety of plants. | 
