Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan’s largest alpine lake pairs blue water and layered mountains with lakeside cycling, boat rides and easy stops around Shuishe and Ita Thao.
Open the Sun Moon Lake guide →南投 · Central
Nantou
nán tóuTaiwan’s mountain heartland, where Sun Moon Lake, tea country and forested highlands reward travelers who plan the last mile.
Good to know
Sun Moon Lake. Mountain scenery. Tea country
Use this page as your base camp: save a spot, learn the station name, then make room for an unplanned snack.
Start with Nantou
Make Sun Moon Lake your first stop
For a first Nantou visit, Sun Moon Lake is the clearest place to begin. Use the lake guide for access and timing, then connect it to a realistic day trip or a two-day Taichung plan.
Public transport · About 9–11 hours
Taichung to Sun Moon Lake Day Trip
A public-transport day from HSR Taichung to Shuishe, with one clear lake activity and a realistic return buffer.
View itinerary →2 days
2 Days from Taichung: City, Night Market & Sun Moon Lake
Base yourself in Taichung for one night, keeping the first day for city art, design and Feng Chia Night Market and the second for a full-day Sun Moon Lake excursion.
View plan →Make it memorable
Places to begin.
日月潭
Sun Moon Lake
rì yuè tánTaiwan’s largest alpine lake pairs blue water and layered mountains with lakeside cycling, boat rides and easy stops around Shuishe and Ita Thao.
lakecyclingmountain-view
清境農場
Cingjing Farm
qīng jìng nóng chǎngA high-elevation farm landscape of grasslands, mountain views and cool air above the Puli basin.
mountaingrasslandscenic-walk
集集
Jiji Railway Town
jí jíA relaxed railway town for a short ride on the Jiji Line, station-side wandering and a bicycle-paced look at rural Nantou.
railwaycyclingsmall-town
Taste the place
Order these nearby.
日月潭紅茶 · Drink
Sun Moon Lake Black Tea
rì yuè tán hóng cháA fragrant black tea from Yuchi near Sun Moon Lake, best known for Taiwan Tea No. 18 Ruby and Assam varieties.
Vegetarian-friendly
集集山蕉 · Snack
Jiji Mountain Banana
jí jí shān jiāoA sweet, firm local banana associated with Jiji’s warm, sheltered growing conditions and often enjoyed as a simple travel snack.
Vegetarian-friendly
Trip plans
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