Taichung International Airport 1 hr 10
Yidashao Wharf (36 min)
Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. Wenwu Temple (25 min)
Grand, lakeside Chinese-style Taoist temple guarded by 2 giant lions & with 3 main halls. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (33 min) Sun Moon Lake (47 min)
Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Chung Tai Chan Monastery (16 min)
Massive 21st-century Buddhist temple & monastery with a hall of colossal statues & several gardens. Xiangshan Visitor Center (32 min)
Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. King Garden (10 min)
Attraction with a fairytale-style castle, a pastry shop, a hotpot restaurant & a giant chessboard. Shuishe Pier (26 min)
Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center (6 min)
Landmark monument from the Japanese occupation signifying the geographical center point of Taiwan. Lalu Island (47 min)
Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. 埔里鯉魚潭 (12 min)
Sizable, scenic lake for boating & other water sports, surrounded by a bicycle path & mountains. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village (23 min)
Sprawling amusement park featuring live performances from Taiwan's indigenous people, plus rides. Taumi Eco-Village (11 min)
Small, serene destination featuring waterfalls, ecological pools & a variety of plants. Xuanguang Temple (46 min)
Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. Paper Dome (12 min)
Modern chapel, originally built for survivors of the 1995 Kobe earthquake, made of waterproof paper. | 
