Taichung International Airport 1 hr 35
Ci'en Pagoda (10 min)
Lauded Chinese-style tower, built in 1971, offering visitors elevated views & a nearby hiking trail. Shueishe Mountain (29 min)
Mountain and mountaineering Shuishe Pier (18 min)
Popular lake pier surrounded by mountains features cycling routes, restaurants & a waterfront bar. Information Desk (21 min)
Sprawling amusement park featuring live performances from Taiwan's indigenous people, plus rides. Xuanzang Temple (9 min) 西班牙海岸 (23 min) Yidashao Wharf (4 min)
Lakefront wharf with a pier, information center & tourist ferries close to food outlets & shopping. Wenwu Temple (12 min)
Grand, lakeside Chinese-style Taoist temple guarded by 2 giant lions & with 3 main halls. 獅頭山 (21 min)
Scenic mountain area featuring ancient walking trails, Buddhist temples & other historic landmarks. Lalu Island (14 min)
Lalu is the old tribal name for this tiny island that sits within the famous Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (15 min) Xiangshan Visitor Center (24 min)
Designed by Dan Norihiko, this futuristic visitor center at Sun Moon Lake blends into the scenery. Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area (24 min)
Expansive lake area featuring a gondola, boat tours & a bike path, plus scenic mountain views. Sun Moon Lake (14 min)
Views of the surrounding mountains are the highlight at this sprawling lake, Taiwan's largest. Xuanguang Temple (14 min)
Quaint Buddhist temple with scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, a stone marker & stall selling tea eggs. | 
