Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area

The annual Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival is the oldest on-going and largest event in the area. Since 1983, each year before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, swimmers from Taiwan and other parts of the world gather at Chaowu Wharf in Sun Moon Lake to participate in this event. Covering a distance of approximately 3,000 meters, this event was officially listed in the World's Swimming Hall of Fame in 2002. It attracts thousands of swimming enthusiasts from all over the world to participate each year, and has become known as the “10,000 People Sun Moon Lake Swim Meet”. Together, the swimmers created a Sun Moon Lake cross-lake swimming feat.
All persons 10 years or older, Taiwanese or foreigners, (minors must be accompanied by persons in the participating organization who have lifesaving skills and who can be responsible for their safety during the entire journey), physically and mentally healthy and have long distance swimming ability can participate.