| First day：arrive in Sun Moon Lake → Wenwu Temple → Peacock Garden → Dajhuhu Hiking Trail → Youth Activity Center (Butterfly Garden) → Ita Thao → Syuentzang Temple → Ci En pagoda → take a walk at Meihe Garden and Hanbi Hiking Trail → rest overnight at Sun Moon Lake | .jpg) | 【Wenwu Temple】
The architecture of the temple has the palace style of northern China. It is a large and imposing structure, with three separate halls. On the second floor of the front hall is a shrine devoted to the First Ancestor Kaiji and the God of Literature; the central hall is devoted to Guan Gong, the God of War, and the warrior-god Yue Fei; and the rear hall memorializes Confucius. This is the only Confucius Temple in Taiwan that keeps its central door open. Another interesting feature of the temple is the two vermillion stone lions on the two sides of the front plaza. They were donated by Wu Huo-shih, the late chairman of
the Shin Kong Life Insurance Company, whose name meant "fire lion." 【Ita Thao】
Once known as Dehua Village, this is the main Thao settlement. Traditional Thao performances and cultural exhibitions are offered here, as well as a shopping area full of Thao atmosphere. 【Butterfly Garden】
This garden, located in the Youth Activity Center, has a netted butterfly cage, beetles, and aquatic ecology pool, all with detailed explanatory signs. It is a veritable nature classroom. | | Second day：Breakfast at the hotel → Shueishe Wharf → Lau Island → Shueili Snake Kiln → JiJi (you may rent a bicycle to visit Wuchang Temple, Green Tunnel、Military History Park, Mingsin Academy) → Return home | |  | 【Sun Moon Lake Yachting Journey】
Nantou County is the only county in Taiwan that does not border the sea. However, it possesses Sun Moon Lake, the biggest fresh water lake in Taiwan, so locals refer to it as "The Child of the Sea" or "Shueishe's Child of the Sea". When you visit Sun Moon Lake, you will have an irresistible impulse to reach the center of the lake, and to come close to the natural beauty of the lakes and mountains. The best way to do this is by boat. It is actually quite easy to achieve this dream. Sun Moon Lake provides four public wharfs, allowing yachters to form a yachting club. They accept fees, which are displayed openly. 【Shueili Snake Kiln】
The Shueili Snake Kiln is a traditional pottery film that has found success as an innovative pottery arts park. A major tourist attraction, it records the history of Taiwan's pottery industry and offers deeply educational experiences.
【Green Tunnel】
Board the Jiji line train at Ershuei, and remember to find a seat on the right side of the train. Shortly after the train passes Yuancyuan Station, just look outside the right window and you will see the "Green Tunnel" scenery. During summer, this "Green Tunnel" with its green shade and gentle breeze, allows one to feel calm and naturally cool. In winter, it is a quiet, peaceful area. In order to visit the best part of this "Green Tunnel", take the Jiji train to Jiji Station. After exiting the station, rent a bicycle, and allow the wind to blow through your hair as you enjoy the refreshing fragrance of the natural wind and green leaves. |
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