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Places to Visit at Sun Moon Lake

By: Nathaniel Amoyen See the original post at: https://joanathx.com/places-to-visit-at-sun-moon-lake/


About Sun Moon Lake

It is the largest body of water in Nantou County, Taiwan. The lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. Eastside of the lake corresponds to the sun while the west side is the moon.


Where to Stay

Mei Jen House entrance


Mei Jen House is located at Zhongshan road, Sun Moon Lake. Walking distance to Shueishe Visitor Center Bus Station. The room is clean and has nice wall art. The host is friendly and hospitable.

Teddy bears at Mei Jen House


Getting around the lake

  • Rent a bicycle.

  • Ride ferry boat.

  • Ride a bus. (better get a one day pass to Round-the-lake bus). Click here for the timetable.

Places to Visit


Sheshui Pier

Sheshui Pier


Sheshui Pier is a nice area to visit in Sun Moon lake. You can have a nice view of the sunrise in this area if the weather is good. You can ride a ferry boat here going to Ita Thao Pier or Xuanguang Pier.


Xuanzang Temple

Xuanzang Temple Entrance Gate


Xuanzang Temple is a Buddhist temple located at Yuchi Township. The temple was built in 1965 in memory of Xuanzang, who made a seventeen-year overland journey to India during th