Taichung International Airport 1 hr 6
Lalu Island (39 min) Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. Xitou Nature Education Area (41 min) Paved, unpaved & treetop trails wind through this extensive forest with educational information. Xiangshan Visitor Center (31 min) Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. Zhushan Zinan Temple (10 min) Small, 18th-century land god temple with an ornate carved roof & a window for public loans. Wenwu Temple (41 min) Grand, lakeside Chinese-style Taoist temple guarded by 2 giant lions & with 3 main halls. Ci'en Pagoda (42 min) Lauded Chinese-style tower, built in 1971, offering visitors elevated views & a nearby hiking trail. Xuanguang Temple (40 min) Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. Fenghuanggu Bird and Ecological Park (33 min) Animal park featuring themed landscaped gardens with native & exotic birds, tours & a crane museum. 車埕木業展示館 (18 min) Scenic lake with walking/cycling trails & a visitor center offering immersive exhibits & a cafe. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (52 min) Checheng Old Street (16 min) Shuishe Pier (36 min) Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. Sun Moon Lake (39 min) Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village (48 min) Sprawling amusement park featuring live performances from Taiwan's indigenous people, plus rides. Yidashao Wharf (52 min) Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. |