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- Yes, this area is enriched with resources of natural ecology: crystal clean lake water, verdant forests and continuous mountains. All these riches make this area suitable for the survival of plants and animals. Plants are mainly low elevation evergreen broadleaf trees, such as Camphor tree and Nut tree. Varied ferns can be seen at every hiking trail. Animals are mainly insects, birds and aquatic life. Nowadays, larger animals are rarely seen at this area due to the development of tourism. Insects which you can often see here are beetles, bees, cicadas, butterflies, dragonflies and fireflies. Spiders are also very common seen here, but they do not belong to the species of insects. Birds which you can often see here are Little Egrets（小白鷺）, Black-crowned Night Heron（夜鷺）, River King Fish（翠鳥、魚狗）, White-breasted Water Hen（白腹秧雞）, Bamboo Cock (竹雞), Thrushes (畫眉). The lovely voice of the Thrushes is a special feature here. Aquatic life consists mainly of lake shrimps, Chubs (鰱魚), Keng Fish (鯁魚), Carps, Wukuo Fish, Chili Fish and President Fish. Chili Fish and President fish are of the largest population in the lake, and the President Fish is also the most famous fish in Taiwan.
- No, the lake is multi-purpose. Besides sightseeing, this lake is also for generating power, supply of drinking water, irrigation and fishery.
- There are several ways to understand the culture of Thao, for example, from books, magazines or websites. I think it is also a good way to understand the culture of Thao by personally attending their annual festivals.
- According to the statistic of Taiwan Power Company, the total installed capacity at the end of 2004 was 34,598 MW. Of this capacity, 13% came from hydroelectric power, 72% from thermal power, and 15% from nuclear power.
- You can exchange the bill for coins at the post office or convenient stores.
- You can exchange the bill for coins at the post office or convenient stores.
- You can exchange the bill for coins at the post office or convenient stores.
There are four power plants whose power is generated by the water of Sun Moon Lake. All of them are located in Shueili township, the other side of the mountain.- By bus: You can take the around-the-lake bus, and get off at the Ropeway (cable car) station. By car: Do a right turn after you hit the main road. Keep to your left when going through Shuishe, then do a right turn (go straight) after passing the gas station on your left. Keep going straight for another 15 min, and you’ll be able to see the cable car station on your right.
- Do a left turn after you exit the Visitor Center, keep going straight and you will see signs of 「紅木農莊，泥炭土活盆地」along the way.