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Typhoon Alert: Precautionary Closure of Trails and Scenic Spots within Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Starting Oct. 23

Publish Date: 2026-10-22 Travel Safety

Last Updated: 2026-10-23 02:00

Due to the impact of Typhoon Ciaran, for visitor safety, operations at attractions and events under our jurisdiction are updated as follows:

1. Attractions and Trails

Ita Thau Administration Center Jurisdiction

Attraction / Facility Current Status Control Period Remarks
Xuanguang Temple [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Xuanguang Pier [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Syuentzang Temple [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Ita Thau Visitor Center [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Ita Thau Pier [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Shuiwatou Trail (Nine Frogs) [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Cien Pagoda / Cien Pagoda Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Tutingzai Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Boshanjing Trail

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Qinglong Mountain Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Ita Thau Waterfront Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Ropeway Station to Nine Frogs Platform Bikeway [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Toushe Houjian Mountain Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Ita Thau Section [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Puli Administration Center Jurisdiction

Attraction / Facility Current Status Control Period Remarks
Jiulongkou Platform [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Puli Visitor Center [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Shuishe Commercial District [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Sun Moon Lake Church of the Gesù

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Meihe Garden [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Shuishe Pier [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Chaowu Pier [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Xiangshan Section (Beidan) [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Hanbi Literature Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Shuishe Section [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Maolan Mountain Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Songbolun Section [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Wenwu Temple Hiking Trail

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Neihushan Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Tianzhi Temple Aotou Mountain Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Hutoushan Taiwan Geographic Center Monument Park

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Songbolun Trail / Salt-carrying Historic Trail

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Checheng Administration Center Jurisdiction

Attraction / Facility Current Status Control Period Remarks
Checheng Visitor Center [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Checheng Wood-storing Pool [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Checheng Wood Museum [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Checheng Railway Sightseeing School [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

The Grove Taiwan

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
The Grove Experience Factory [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Shuili Bikeway - Checheng-Shuili Route [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Shuishalian Old Trail

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Mingtan Trail [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Management Division Jurisdiction

Attraction / Facility Current Status Control Period Remarks
Crescent Bay / Toushe Dam [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Shuishe Dam [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Xiangshan Bald Cypress [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Yongjie Tongxin Bridge [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Xiangshan Visitor Center [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Xiangshang Overlook Platform

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

Lalu Island / Lalu Viewing Platform

[Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Xiangshan Section (Shuishe Dam - Xiangshan, Xiangshan - Lalu Platform) [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran
Sun Moon Lake Bikeway - Yuetan Section [Temporarily Closed] From 2026/10/23 until further notice Precautionary closure due to Typhoon Ciaran

2. Events and Performances

Event Name Current Status Impact and Arrangement
2026 Nantou Sun Moon Lake International Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Carnival [Event Postponed] Originally scheduled for 2026/10/24, rescheduled to 2026/11/07

 

 

Last update time:2026-10-23
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