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
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
How to get there
Let the station name do the talking.
Location
Shuishe, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Sun Moon Lake (Shuishe Visitor Center) →
From THSR Taichung Station, use Exit 5, go to the first-floor bus terminal and board the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route at Platform 3. Allow about 90 minutes and check the live timetable before travel.
From Taipei to Sun Moon Lake
The simplest public-transport route
Use Taichung as the transfer point—not the final destination. Take high-speed rail to THSR Taichung, then continue directly to the lake by tourist shuttle.
Recommended route
1. Taipei → THSR Taichung
Reserve a southbound HSR train from Taipei to Taichung. Leave transfer time rather than choosing a tight connection.
2. THSR Taichung → Sun Moon Lake
At Exit 5, go down to the first-floor bus terminal and use Platform 3 for the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Sun Moon Lake Route. The bus journey is about 90 minutes.
3. Arrive at Shuishe
Shuishe Visitor Center is the practical arrival point for boats, bicycle rental and local buses. Check the return service before heading around the lake.
Suggested time
3 hr–5 hr
Before you go
Weather, lake transport, and access conditions can change. Check official information before departure.
Official information
Tours and activities nearby
Bookable day tour
Let a guide handle the Taichung transfer
A guided full-day option from Taichung for travelers who prefer arranged transfers and a structured route around the lake.
Transport offer
Check overseas-visitor HSR fares
For eligible non-Taiwanese passport holders on a short stay. Check current routes, dates and eligibility on Klook before booking.
Visitor tips
- Treat Shuishe Visitor Center as the public-transport arrival point and check your return bus before exploring farther around the lake.
- A bicycle, lake boat or round-lake bus can connect the main areas; you do not need to fit all three into one day.
- Start early if visiting from Taipei, because the trip requires a transfer in Taichung and the last bus matters.
Ready-made routes
Route overview
Nearby bites
Worth making room for.