Updated on September 15, 2025: Trail and Area Control Announcements for Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration’s Jurisdiction

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September 8, 2025 to December 12, 2025
Aotou Mountain Trail Improvement Project - Partial Closure Visitors are advised to walk carefully and pay attention to safety. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
August 27, 2025 to February 10, 2026
Checheng Railway Station Public Restroom Improvement and Environmental Enhancement Project: Portions of Checheng Railway Station will be closed. Visitors are reminded to avoid construction areas and to follow signage and staff directions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
August 22, 2025 to January 31, 2026
Elevated Cycling Path Project Linking the Year-of-Steps Trail to Songbolun Trail: Sections of the Sun Moon Lake Cycling Route and Year-of-Steps Trail will be closed for construction. Visitors are advised to follow the detour via Provincial Highway 21A and ride with caution. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
April 7, 2025 to September 18, 2025
Renovation of the Existing Waterfront Trail at Ita Thao: The trail beside Ita Thao Shopping Street is closed at both ends. Visitors are requested not to enter the construction area. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. (The red line indicates the construction section.)
June 16, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Renovation of Existing Tourist Service Facilities beside Jiji Railway Station: Visitors are requested not to enter the construction area and to follow on-site signage and personnel instructions. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
July 1, 2025 to November 27, 2025
Cien Pagoda Rear Mountain Supply Road Improvement Project:The trail entrance on the right side, approximately 1 kilometer from Lake-circling Tunnel No. 1 toward Cien Pagoda, is currently closed. The main Cien Pagoda trail remains open. Please do not enter the construction area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
July 1, 2025 to November 27, 2025
Houjian Mountain Trail Improvement Project:The trail entrances are currently closed. Please do not enter the construction area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
July 7, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Lakeshore Cycling Path Slope Stabilization Project:Due to ongoing construction, the cycling path has partial lane closures (reduced width) at the entrance to the Lalu Viewing cycling path behind Xiangshan and at the curve from Shuishe Pier toward Jiulongkou. Visitors are advised to exercise caution when encountering oncoming traffic and proceed slowly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Ita Thao Plaza Recreational Facilities Improvement Project:Part of the plaza near Ita Thao Pier is temporarily closed for construction. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
June 17, 2025 to December 31, 2026
Lakeshore Cycling Path Slope Stabilization Project: The Neihu Mountain Trail entrance is temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
May 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Dazhuhu East Section Bicycle Path Connection Project: TThe Dazhuhu parking lot and trail entrance will be temporarily closed during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Notice of Temporary Closure
Due to pipeline and facility improvement works at the Sun Moon Lake gas station, operations will be temporarily suspended starting May 12, 2025. The construction is expected to take approximately 6 to 8 months, with completion anticipated as early as the end of 2025 or as late as February 2026. During this period, visitors are advised to refuel their vehicles at the nearby Yuchi or Shuili stations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
An improvement project for the Toushe Reservoir water pipeline, patrol trail, and surrounding facilities is underway. The park area is subjected to phased closures. Please refer to the attached map for details.For any questions regarding safety considerations during the construction period or actual opening conditions, please contact the Yuchi Workstation of the Nantou Management Office, Agency of Irrigation and Farmland under the Ministry of Agriculture at 049-2895541.
Construction Period: December 30, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Notice of Construction Work at Taomi Eco Village and Dongguang Area
For your safety, please refrain from entering construction zones during this period. Visitors are required to follow all on-site signage and staff instructions. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
October 10, 2024, to October 4, 2025
The Songbolun to Dazhuhu Cycling Connection Project is in progress. The entrance to the Dazhuhu Trail will be temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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