To go to Sun Moon Lake, you can take mass transit transport such as: airlines, the High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railway, Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, Taiwan Tour Bus, and passenger buses.
If you are going to visit several scenic spots in Sun Moon Lake, you can choose mass transits like the bus that travels around the lake, ropeway, or ferries. They’re all very convenient.
If you like to plan your schedule and drive, we recommend that you rent a car in town and drive to Sun Moon Lake.
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle covers the major attractions in Sun Moon Lake and offers ticket packs for several itineraries. It’s a convenient service for independent travelers who prefer to plan their own itinerary. The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle ticket pack not only eliminates transportation hassles, it can also be used with the Nantou Holiday e-ticket. Try different activities in Sun Moon Lake, like SUP (stand up paddle) and canoeing!
Lake tour, biking around the lake, taking the Jiji nostalgic train, enjoying the beautiful sunrise, etc…
Taking the ferry to tour Sun Moon Lake is one of the must-try activities on your itinerary! You can take the ferry from Shuishe, Xuanguang or Ita Thao Wharf. Touring the lake on a boat offers an in-depth experience to enjoy the scenic Sun Moon Lake.
If you want to enjoy the fun water activities, you can try canoeing and SUP stand up paddling. Follow the instructor to the middle of the lake and enjoy the mountain views and quiet serene environment.
The bikeway around Sun Moon Lake was selected by CNNgo, the online streaming platform of CNN, as one of the world’s top10 most beautiful bikeways. The entire bikeway is mostly smooth and flat, with just a few occasional slopes. The picturesque views by the lake and cool breeze make your biking trip pleasant and memorable.
If you want to enjoy Sun Moon Lake’s beautiful scenery from above, you can take the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway. It’s about 7 minutes one way.
To avoid the crowds and quietly enjoy the beauty of the sunrise, you can choose to watch it at Mt. Jinlong in Yuchi Township, Tea Research and Extension Station in Mt. Maolan, and Zhaowu Pier. When the first light of dawn appears, thousands of golden rays peek over the mountain peaks and scatter throughout the forest. This rapidly changing, breathtaking scenery leaves all photographers capturing the moment holding their breath in anticipation, providing a truly satisfying experience!
Depart from Ershui Station and travel on the meandering railway into a tunnel, and a green little town unfolds before you. You can really feel the carefree and relaxing lifestyle here.
When visiting Sun Moon Lake, how can you miss out on indigenous cuisine and cultural performances? Whether you are listening to the unique pestle music (杵音) of the Thao tribe at Ita Thao, or joining a Bunun tribe ecological experience tour to Shuanglong or Dili, the guided tours and singing and dancing performances allow visitors to have a deeper understanding of the spirit and traditional cultures of the indigenous people.
