Sun Moon Lake for two days and one night|Sun Moon Lake gameplay is open, attractions, food, and souvenir recommendations!
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Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan’s must-visit attractions, has impeccable scenery and attracts many people to make pilgrimages, and there are also many important festivals in Sun Moon Lake in the second half of the year, such as: swimming across Sun Moon Lake, which is known as one of the three things Taiwanese must do, and the large-scale cycling event Come! Bikeday, colorful fireworks carnival, are all worth coming to Sun Moon Lake to experience, this article will sort out the gameplay, attractions, and food in the Sun Moon Lake sightseeing axis for you.
How to play Sun Moon Lake
Lakeside beautiful scenery gameplay
Bicycle
Speaking of Sun Moon Lake, of course, we can’t help but mention bicycles! The Sun Moon Lake Bicycle Trail is about 30 kilometers long, the road is gentle and easy to ride, and it is also known as the most beautiful bicycle path, passing through many scenic spots in Sun Moon Lake, accompanied by the sparkling pool water, the natural picture composed of layers of peaks and Sun Moon Lake in the distance, and you can also discover the sparsely populated private beauty, which is also one of the ways to watch the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake up close.
The Sun Moon Lake cable car connects Yida Shao and the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, and with a high altitude view, you can see the fish pond, the Puli Alpine Basin, and the clear Sun Moon Lake, and you can also overlook the entrance of the Sun Moon Lake Dazhu Lake, which is a miracle of the Sun Moon Lake cross-border water diversion project.
You can also play water sports in Sun Moon Lake!? Because the lake surface of Sun Moon Lake is calm, it is the best place for SUP, especially for those who are dizzy or beginners in water sports. At sunrise, the afterglow shines, wandering in the lake and mountains, no matter when you have a beautiful scenery, and many stores also provide photography services, you can easily help you take stunning photos, and some stores can also bring furry children to the board to spend a special time.
If you want to explore the scenery of Sun Moon Lake in the easiest way, then taking a boat tour on the lake is your best choice! There are many boatmen in Sun Moon Lake, and there are many departures, almost every 30 minutes, mainly stopping at Shuishe Wharf, Xuanguang Temple, and Yida Shao Wharf. If you are a group of friends or want to celebrate, you can also charter a boat to enjoy the lake and mountains from Tanyang and experience another scenery of Sun Moon Lake.
Sun Moon Lake one-day tour: Sun Moon Old Tea Factory→ Shuishe→ Xiangshan Visitor Center→ Chacha Prince x Chaowu Tea House Cafe→ Yida Shao Old Street
First go to the Riyue Old Tea Factory on Taiwan Line 21 to take beautiful photos, Hohocha Drinking Tea, Luzhu Coffee Manor, and Wagashi Forest are all attractions near Sun Moon Lake, arrive at Shuishe to rent a bicycle to ride the most beautiful bicycle path, a short journey to Xiangshan at once, go to the Xiangshan Visitor Center to take a short rest, taste the matcha ice cream cooperated by Kyoto Tea Tea Prince and Yuchi Asagi Tea House, the heat disappears in an instant, and finally go to Date Shao Old Street to make a big purchase, and go home satisfied!
Recommended attractions around the pool: Shuishe Wharf→ Wenwu Temple→ Yida Shao Wharf→ Cien Pagoda→ Xuanzang Temple→ Xiangshan Visitor Center
If you have plenty of time and want to ride a bicycle to challenge the lake, it is recommended to ride clockwise is the least labor-saving route! There are many bicycle shops around Shuishe Wharf where you can rent a car, ride on the Sun Moon Lake Bicycle Trail, which is intertwined with bicycle lanes and roads, along the way with the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake, passing by must-visit attractions such as Chaowu Wharf and Wenwu Temple, and then go to Yida Shao Old Street to eat snacks to replenish your energy.
Sun Moon Lake Sightseeing Axis|Recommended attractions
Wenwu Temple
The Wenwu Temple in Sun Moon Lake is the tallest Wenwu Temple in Taiwan, surrounded by mountain and lake views, which is very spectacular. The New Year’s Ladder Trail has a total length of 150 meters and a total of 366 steps, these 366 steps symbolize the 366 days of the year, and the sides of the New Year’s ladder are hung with blessing wind chimes, which is also one of the popular check-in spots on IG recently. In the Wenwu Temple, you can buy a blessing wind chime for your zodiac sign, write your name and the content of the blessing, and then hang the blessing wind chime on the railing of your birthday. Don’t forget to hang a string of blessing wind chimes, ask for blessings, and take a few more memorable photos.
Address: No. 63, Zhongzheng Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Hours: Open 24 hours (After 8:00 PM, please use the side entrance)
Xiangshan Visitor Center
Xiangshan Visitor Center, built by the design team of the Japanese architect group Norihiko, the modern Qingshui model building is like a picture frame, showing the scene of Sun Moon Lake. The Xiangshan Visitor Center provides travel consultation, mobile phone charging, luggage storage and other services, and the exhibition hall introduces the characteristic industries of the Sun Moon Lake area, and you can also go to the Little Prince of Tea and Chao Wu Tea House Cafe to taste afternoon tea and see the scenery.
Address: No. 599, Zhongshan Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Laru Island
If you want to see the appearance of Lalu Island, you can go to the Xiangshan cantilever observation deck, which protrudes from the lakeshore and protrudes from the lake shore.
Address: Laru Island, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening Hours: The island is not open to the public for visits.
Cien Tower
Cien Pagoda is one of the famous landmarks of Sun Moon Lake and has recently appeared in large numbers on IG. The 360-degree spiral staircase in the tower, looking down from the top floor, presents a radial symmetrical effect, making it easy for even novice photographers to take stunning photos. From the parking lot, visitors can start visiting Cien Pagoda, walking along the towering trees on both sides of the trail, breathing fresh air, and listening to the surrounding birds and insects. Walking to the end of the trail, you can see the towering Cien Pagoda, which complements the blue sky and white clouds, with rich and elegant architectural colors and magnificent momentum, the scenery is very spectacular. Climbing to the top of Cien Pagoda, you can overlook the entire Sun Moon Lake and the surrounding mountain scenery, which is completely different from the scenery of a lakeside tour, with a wide view and definitely worth a visit.
Address: Huanhu Highway, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Shuishe Wharf
Shuishe Wharf, located on the Hanbi Peninsula, is one of the transportation points for passengers and cruise ships, and is close to the food of Scenic Street, Shuishe Visitor Center, and there are many shops and homestays nearby, making life functions very convenient. The Shuishe Wharf in the early morning is filled with fog, which is even more romantic under the morning light, and will have different appearances at different times, showing the ever-changing beauty of Sun Moon Lake, and has also become one of the must-visit attractions when visiting Sun Moon Lake.
Address: No. 11, Mingsheng Street, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening Hours: Summer 07:00-18:00, Winter 08:00-17:00. The pier closes during adverse weather conditions such as typhoons or dense fog.
Sun Moon Lake Sightseeing Axis|Sun Moon Lake Food
Yida Shao Old Street – Dongdong Harvesting Buns
In addition to the buns, there are also super creative dried tofu buckle meat clips, which are made of dried tofu made from Assam tea instead of the wrapper, sandwiched with meat, sauerkraut, and cucumber, the dried tofu is braised to be flavorful and juicy, with the ingredients inside are super rich, and unlike the traditional buns that use peanut powder, but add bean crisps to increase the texture, if you like spicy food, remember to add chili peppers to enhance the flavor, you can also order the general harvest buns, you can have the buns and dried tofu at once, more satiating.
Address: No. 111, Yiyong Street, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Hours: Mon & Fri 10:30 AM–5:00 PM, Sat & Sun 10:30 AM–6:00 PM (Closed Tue, Wed, & Thu)
Abu Sha Meng’an Shao traditional snack
When you come to Ita Shao, of course, you can’t miss the traditional snacks of the Shao people, Abu Sha Meng’an has traditional delicacies such as millet mochi, wild boar sausage, and millet wine. The millet mochi baked to golden brown, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside is not sticky, and there are seven flavors to choose from: honey, brown sugar, seaweed, peanuts, chocolate, condensed milk, salt and pepper.
Address: No. 298-306, Huanhu Highway, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening Hours: 10:00–20:00
Asagi Tea House Tea18
The tea drinks and tea sold in the store are 100% tea grown using TAP production and sales history certification and their own pesticide-free natural farming methods, and Red Jade Black Tea has won the Michelin ITQI International Flavor Evaluation Three-Star Award in the food industry for many times.
Address: No. 10-1, Dehua Street, Riyue Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening hours: 09:00–21:00
Sun Moon Lake Sightseeing Axis|Souvenir Recommendation
Don’t forget to bring a souvenir back to share when you go out to play! Sun Moon Lake is famous for its black tea and coffee, including the well-known Taiwan Tea No. 18 Red Jade Black Tea, Red Rhyme, and Assam, which are very suitable for giving to elders who like to make tea or put it in the office. Sun Moon Lake also has many aboriginal specialties, such as millet wine and millet cakes, which are highly recommended as souvenirs!
Recommended stores: Yuchi Township Farmers’ Association, Boom Egg Roll, Luzhen Coffee Manor, Wild Boar Chong Bar, Sun Moon Winery
Sun Moon Lake Sightseeing Axis|Recommended sightseeing spots
Liao Township Chief Black Tea Story Museum
The Liao Township Chief Black Tea Story Museum, full of European style, makes people can’t stop the shutter as soon as they step in! The Liao Township Black Tea Story Museum introduces in detail the types and history of black tea in Yuchi Township, hoping to continue the story of Yuchi black tea, and there are also red jade black tea available on site to taste, and you can also see the previous tea making machine equipment, and these utensils are the treasures of the town hall inherited by Mayor Liao from his father when he ran the tea essence business in 1958.
Address: No. 6-31, Tongwen Lane, Xincheng Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County (at 56K on Provincial Highway 21)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Hohocha
Sun Moon Lake Black Tea Factory “Hohocha Drink Tea” offers experiences such as drinking tea, eating tea eggs, visiting the tea-making process, and DIY tea pizza, making it a popular IG check-in spot. This large, three-story wooden Japanese-style building with a Japanese courtyard setting exudes a Japanese style as a whole, and there is a staircase walkway that can be viewed from a high angle, making it beautiful no matter how you take pictures.
Address: No. 443-36, Yuchi Street, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Business Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM / Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sun Moon Old Tea Factory
Not far from Sun Moon Lake, the Sun Moon Old Tea Factory is the filming location for Tea Gold, and it is also one of the few tea factories still making tea. The first floor is a sales center, selling a variety of teas, from Sun Moon Lake’s red jade and Assam to Biluo Chun, oolong tea, and many tea-related foods.
Address: No. 38, Youshui Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village
The Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village combines aboriginal culture, European gardens, and top-notch amusement facilities. One of the most famous facilities is the “Spanish Coast,” which is dominated by Spanish Gaudí architecture, presenting a romantic, mysterious, and gorgeous style. In addition to experiencing a variety of exciting rides, visitors can also participate in a variety of cultural experience activities, such as learning handicraft making, experiencing traditional bamboo houses, and watching aboriginal performances. The park also has natural scenery such as gardens and lakes, making it ideal for relaxing and spending a fun day here.
Address: No. 45, Jintian Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Sun Moon Lake is not only one of the most beautiful lakes in Taiwan, but also a place of deep human, natural, and historical value. Here, you can enjoy food, enjoy beautiful scenery, and learn about local culture and history. Now take public transportation – Taiwan Good Travel can also enjoy a two-day and one-night trip to Sun Moon Lake! Whether you are on vacation or exploring, Sun Moon Lake will give you an unforgettable trip, come and visit the attractions of Sun Moon Lake and eat Sun Moon Lake food. Don’t forget to bring back some local souvenirs before heading home to make your travel experience even more perfect!
