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The main attractions of Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is located in Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou. It has reshaped travel tastes, recreated sightseeing opportunities, and made it a truly tranquil journey. It used to be called Shuishalian. It got its name because the fog in the lake scenery is as thin as sand and the water is rippled. Later, because the lake was separated by Guanghua Island, which was shaped like the arc of the moon in the south and the sun in the north, it was renamed Sun Moon Lake. The 921 earthquake faced unprecedented catastrophe and brought opportunities for reconstruction. After the earthquake, the scenic spot was upgraded to recreate the glory of Sun Moon Lake. Surrounded by mountains and green mountains, the altitude is 748 meters and the area is 116 square kilometers. The whole lake is bounded by Guanghua Island. Its south shape is like the arc of the moon and its north shape is like the sun's disk, hence the name Sun Moon Lake. With thousands of sceneries on the surface of the lake, it is an outstanding natural lake in this province. The scenic spots of Sun Moon Lake are as follows: Wenwu Temple: Located on the mountainside of Tanbei, it is named after Confucius (the literary sage), Yue Fei and Guan Yu (the martial sage). The temple is built along the mountain and is divided into three halls: front, middle and back. It covers a vast area and is mainly golden in color. It is a palace-style temple in northern China, majestic and beautiful. Peacock Garden: Located on the north side of the road around the lake, the park is divided into three areas, namely Peacock Garden, Bird Garden and Butterfly Museum. There are more than 400 peacocks and 200,000 various birds and specimens raised in the park. Guanghua Island: Located in the center of Sun Moon Lake, it is the boundary of Sun Moon Lake. There is a pavilion for the elderly on the island, which is a must-see for tourists. The Taiwan Mountain Culture Center preserves the inherent cultural relics and customs of the ten ethnic groups in Taiwan's mountainous areas, and displays the unique architecture, carvings, weaving, fishing and hunting artifacts of each ethnic group, which can be a feast for the eyes of tourists. Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center: It has conference rooms, social halls, restaurants, and dormitories, which can accommodate gatherings of 400 people. There is also a mountain training ground for use. Dehua Village: Dehua Village is a village of the Tsou ethnic group. It used to be called Huafan Society and Zhongjiao Village. Mountain cultural relics are displayed in the area, and mountain songs and dances are performed. Xuanzang Temple: Located on Qinglong Mountain, it was built to commemorate Master Xuanzang’s journey to the Western Regions in the Tang Dynasty to obtain Buddhist scriptures and promote Chinese culture. The temple contains the remains of Master Xuanzang for worship. Ci'en Pagoda: Located on the top of Qinglong Mountain, the top of the tower is 1,000 meters above sea level, making it the highest point of Sun Moon Lake. It is a Chinese pagoda-style building with nine floors. The two-story building on the top of the tower is the mourning hall for Mrs. Wang. It has a quiet environment and is equipped with stone tables and chairs for people to rest. By car: Exit at Wangtian Interchange, take Provincial Highway No. 1, then take Provincial Highway No. 14, pass through Caotun, Shuangdong, Ganzilin, turn right at Ailanjiao, turn right on Provincial Highway No. 21 and go south, pass Yuchi. .

What are the tourist attractions in Sun Moon Lake?

Sun Moon Lake covers a vast area, with lakes and mountains everywhere. The scenic spots around the lake listed by the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Management Office are as follows:

Jiulongkou: Sun Moon Lake has many place names related to dragons, such as Lunlong Mountain, Qinglong Mountain and Erlong Mountain. The point where Provincial Highway 21 enters Sun Moon Lake is called Jiulongkou.

Wen Mo Temple: Wen Mo Temple was established in 1932. It is located on the mountainside north of Sun Moon Lake. It is mainly dedicated to Emperor Guan, and it is also named after Confucius and Yue Fei. The temple is mainly golden yellow and stands tall. The situation is so steep that if you take a boat, you can park on the cliff at the foot of the mountain and climb up 365 stone steps to reach it. In front of the hall, there is a stone carving of two dragons with beads. Climbing up the hillside of the back hall of Man Mo Temple, you can overlook the Sun Moon Lake.

Peacock Garden: A mini zoo dedicated to raising peacocks located next to the road around the lake. It was established in October 1968. There are about 200 peacocks in the park, mainly blue peacocks, but also white and green peacocks, as well as other rare birds, such as golden pheasants, silver pheasants, blue peacocks and white peacocks originating in mainland China. In fact, there is a butterfly herbarium in the Peacock Garden in Sun Moon Lake, which displays various butterfly specimens and provides text explanations to let tourists understand the butterfly ecology.

Youth Activity Center: Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center is a leisure resort on the bank of Sun Moon Lake. It has forest cabins and ordinary guest rooms, and can accommodate about 320 people. There is also a vast fir forest area that can be used by social groups as a training ground for outdoor exploration.

Ita Thao (Dehua Society): Ita Thao was formerly known as Dehua Society and Huafan Society. The Thao people’s original name was Baraw-baw. The Thao people mainly live here. It is located on the edge of Sun Moon Lake. The village with the largest population. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek loved to take a boat here to watch the Thao mountain singing and dancing, which made the community an important aboriginal cultural park in Sun Moon Lake. Nowadays, Dehuashe is the residence of Thao, Atayal and Han people. There are art shops, restaurants and hotels in the village. Every year around the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Thao people here hold a grand ceremony.

Xuanzang Temple: Xuanzang Temple was built in 1965 to house the relics of Master Xuanzang that were brought back from Japan. Xuanzang Temple is the place where the relics are currently worshiped. Quiet and elegant, it is one of the best locations to overlook Sun Moon Lake and Lalu Island.

Ci'en Pagoda: Built by Chiang Kai-shek in memory of his mother, Mrs. Wang Tai. It is built on a mountain with an altitude of 954 meters, and the top of the tower is exactly 1,000 meters above sea level. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake from here. Ci'en Pagoda was partially damaged by the Nantou earthquake on November 5, 2009. The main building was closed and repaired from November 9, 2009, until it was reopened after the renovation was completed on August 26, 2010.

Xuanguang Temple: Xuanguang Temple was built in 1955. It was the place where the relics of Master Xuanzang, who were brought back from Japan, were temporarily housed. It was later transferred to Xuanzang Temple in 1965. Xuanguang Temple is very close to the pond and has beautiful scenery.

Xiangshan Administration and Visitor Center: Xiangshan Administration and Visitor Center is located near the Shuishe Tunnel on Provincial Highway Provincial Highway 21, and the building itself is quite unique.

The front building is the office space, and the back building is the visitor center. The exhibition venues of the visitor center include "Youyou Shuishalian-Industrial Hall", "Sunrise and Moon-Art Gallery", "Pond Love Sun and Moon-Natural and Humanities Hall" and "Multimedia Audio and Video Playback Room".

Shuishe Visitor Center: Shuishe is the transportation center of Sun Moon Lake and is also a gathering place for hotels and shops. Shuishe Pier has a good view, and activities and performances are often held here. The Shuishe Visitor Center has four floors above ground and one underground floor. The Ancestors Cultural Plaza is on the first floor, the visitor center is on the second floor, and the catering department is on the third and fourth floors.

Meihe Garden: Meihe Garden is located at the entrance of Hanbi Trail. It was the sentry fortress where Chiang Kai-shek accompanied the military police when he stationed at Sun Moon Lake. After the 921 earthquake, it was planned to become a landscape observation deck. Since 2011, it has been open to the private catering industry to operate simple meals and bars.

Lalu Island: Lalu Island is located in Sun Moon Lake, bounded by Lalu Island. Sun Moon Lake is divided into Sun Lake and Moon Lake. After the Nationalist Government came to Taiwan, it was renamed Guanghua Island. After the 921 earthquake, it was renamed Lalu Island. It is the resting place of the ancestors' souls in the legend of Taiwan's indigenous Thao people. Due to the September 21 earthquake, many buildings on the island were damaged, and parts of the island sank into the water; restoration work began in 2007.

Jesus Church: Jesus Church is a white Roman columned architectural style, solemn and elegant. It is the exclusive church where Chiang Kai-shek and his wife worshiped in Sun Moon Lake. With the end of the authoritarian era, the mysterious veil has been removed and open to the general public.

Mao Mountain Tea Industry Improvement Site: Mao Mountain is located on the north side of Sun Moon Lake, with an altitude of 1,020 meters. It is an ideal place to overlook the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake. Tea trees are planted in the mountainous area, and halfway up the mountain is the office of the Yuchi Branch of the Tea Improvement Plant. There is a three-story wooden building in the tea reform field. It is an old factory left over from the Japanese colonial era. It is elegant and simple and is a historical building designated by the county government. There is a newly built tea culture exhibition hall next to it, displaying various information about tea.

Mao Mountain Trail: Mao Mountain Nature Trail is located next to Mingtan Junior High School in Shuishe Village (kankwan/tsui-sia). It is a 4.7-kilometer long trail. Mao is located in the Mao Basin (fukaz) in the upper reaches of Dalin River, at an altitude of about 670-700 meters. The trail leads to the tea garden of the Yuchi Branch of the Tea Improvement Plant, and there are also mountains of Taiwanese fir forests that can be climbed to the top of the mountain. A bird's-eye view of Sun Moon Lake, looking around Shuishe Mountain, Jiji Mountain, etc. is especially the best place to watch the sunrise over Sun Moon Lake.

Neihu Mountain Trail: Neihu Mountain Trail is located next to the old Taiwan Highway 21 in Zhongming Village, with a length of about 560 meters. There are bluestone stairs and wooden stacks on the trail, and you can overlook Sun Moon Lake from the observation deck. The ecology is rich, and the fireflies in late spring and early summer are the most distinctive.

Qixuanjiyuan (Kongming Temple): formerly known as Qixuanjiyuan, it was built in 1901. It is a Chinese-style temple building, covering an area of ??more than 400 square meters. It is backed by Mingtan Pine Ridge and has a vast countryside in front of the temple. Next to the temple, there are green trees and field scenery, which are quite interesting. There are "Wolong Terrace", "Kongming Pavilion" and the tallest statue of Zhuge Kongming in Taiwan (more than three feet high). It is the characteristic of this temple. The spectacular and gorgeous temple archway is located at a distance. The temple is about one kilometer away from Zhongtan Highway (Taiwan's 21st Provincial Highway). The temple worships Zhuge Kongming, the Holy Mother of Heaven, Xuantian God, and the third prince.

Other attractions around the lake:

Sun and Moon Hotel (Golden Ship, Observation Deck): Sun Moon Hotel is located at the highest point of Hanbi Peninsula in Sun Moon Lake and is the old Hanbi Tower. The original Chiang Kai-shek Pavilion was renovated. The original land was owned by the Nantou County Government. After the September 21 earthquake, the old building was destroyed. In order to effectively utilize the idle land, the Nantou County Government planned it as a hotel BOT project. In 2007, it launched an external bidding process and planned to have Tong He. Six companies including Mai, Guobin, Lide, Luk Fook, Tong Mao and Xianglin competed, and finally Tong He Mai won the bid to build a six-star high-end hotel "Sun Moon Hotel". A ship-mast shape similar to the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, with an arc length of 61 meters, a straight column of 12 meters, and a total length of 73 meters. The exterior is also covered with 999 gold, becoming a new landmark of Sun Moon Lake. What is particularly worth mentioning is that this golden ship mast set a Guinness World Record and became the focus of international attention. On the top floor of the Sun Moon Hotel, there is a high-altitude transparent walkway observation deck that is comparable to the Grand Canyon in the United States. The 60-meter-high transparent walkway is the only one in Sun Moon Lake that offers a 270-degree view of the Sun and Moon Twin Pools.

Sun Moon Lake Cable Car: The Sun Moon Lake Cable Car (Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center-Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village) opened on December 28, 2009, offering a panoramic view of the Mingtan scenery from a high altitude. The second cable car system is currently planned - Sun Moon Lake Xiangshan Checheng Cable Car System (Xiangshan Administration and Visitor Center - Shuili Checheng)

Sun and Moon Yongquan: From the Dazhu Lake Trail, you can enjoy the spectacular Sun and Moon Yongquan nearby. The beautiful scenery is the main source of water flowing into Sun Moon Lake. Water from Wanda Stream is taken from Wujie Dam and flows through the water tunnel to Sun Moon Lake. Because the terrain of Wujie area is higher than that of Sun Moon Lake, springs appear at the water outlet.

Hanbi Building: Hanbi Building was built by the Japanese Ito in 1916 during the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan (the 5th year of Taisho). It was originally the residence of the Ito family. [12] During the Japanese colonial period, Hanbi Tower was one of the focal points for officials and dignitaries from all walks of life to visit Sun Moon Lake for recreation. Later, due to the construction of the Sun Moon Lake Water Conservancy Project, the Taichung State Department relocated it and rebuilt it as a guest house. It is said that it was used as a guest house for Prince Hirohito of the East Palace when he visited Taiwan,[2] but he did not come in the end. [13] It was also the residence of former President Chiang Kai-shek. It was privately operated in 1998. After the 921 earthquake in 1999, the old museum was almost completely razed.

After reconstruction, it was converted into a tourist hotel by the Central Region Construction Company Xianglin Construction Group. He was punished for polluting Sun Moon Lake with wastewater.

Dragon Phoenix Temple (Yuexia Laoren Temple): Visitors who visited Sun Moon Lake in the early years all left a deep impression of Guanghua Island, a small island in the pool. However, after the 921 earthquake, this small island The island was severely damaged and disappeared. In order to maintain the reappearance of Guanghua Island with its historical background, the relevant units moved the statue of the old man under the moon to the "Dragon and Phoenix Palace" located on Zhongshan Road in Sun Moon Lake, which is the center of people's belief in the area. ”, due to the convenient transportation and the large number of young male and female believers, the Guanghua Island was returned to the original owner, the _ family for management.

Chaowu Pier: Chaowu Pier is the one with the largest hinterland among the three piers in Sun Moon Lake. Therefore, the annual ferry crossing to Sun Moon Lake starts here. This is also because of the size of Chaowu Pier. The parking lot is large and the water stairs are long and long. Therefore, even if it is not time to swim across Sun Moon Lake, it attracts many swimmers to come here for morning swimming. Therefore, if you come here earlier in the morning, you may be able to follow them. swimmers get into the water together.

Shuishe Trail: Shuishe Natural Trail Shuishe Natural Trail is a forest trail that winds along the Hanbi Peninsula. The trail is about 1_5 kilometers long, and the stairs are made of simple red bricks. When you take a stroll in the early morning, you can see colorful birds, mountain red-headed birds, white-eyed blackbirds and other birds active in the forest. Walking to Tanpan Pier, you can have a panoramic view of Ci'en Pagoda, Lalu Island and the beautiful mountains and green waters.

Shuishe Dam Park: Shuishe Dam is the patron saint of Sun Moon Lake. Without Shuishe Dam to protect the only outlet of the Sun Moon Lake Basin, Sun Moon Lake would have become a dry lake bottom. The green grass on the weir embankment is a photography holy place for nearby people. It switches on and off tranquility in the morning and dusk, and is a great place for stargazing at night. Locals say that the most beautiful moment in Shuisheba Yandi Park is in the afternoon after it has rained. The rain and fog disappear with the appearance of the sun. Everything that was originally hazy becomes clean and clear, and there is still a little moisture in the air< /p>

Dazhu Lake Trail: Dazhu Lake Trail is located in the southeast of Sun Moon Lake, between Songbolun and Buji Mountains, on the shore of Sun Moon Lake. The total length of the trail is about 80 meters. In the 23rd year of the Republic of China (the ninth year of Showa), a 15.1-kilometer-long underground waterway was built for the Sun Moon Lake water storage and power generation project. Zhuoshui Creek was diverted from the Wujie Sand Barrage to become the water source of Sun Moon Lake. Due to the long-term sedimentation of sand and silt, overgrown aquatic plants have created a habitat for egrets, geese, ducks and other water birds. It is also a beautiful scenic spot for watching springs and sunsets.

Tuting Tsai Trail: Located at 9.5 kilometers of the Provincial Lake Highway on Route 21A, at the junction of Qilun and Sabalan Mountains in the south of Ida Thao, the trail is about 600 meters long and has a height difference of about 600 meters. About 80 meters long, the terrain along the way is undulating and curved. At the end of the climb, there is an observation tower where you can overlook the mountains and rivers.

Songbolun Trail: Located 1.95 kilometers away from the Huanhu Highway on Provincial Highway 21A, between the Wen Mo Temple and the Peacock Garden.

Shuiwatou Trail: Located 4.9 kilometers away from the Lake-Ring Highway on Provincial Highway 21A, between the Dazhu Lake Trail and Ida Thao. The trail is paved with logs and plywood, with a total length of 500 meters. It is more than 100 meters long and has a height difference of about 60 meters. This is a pleasant and healthy trail with a gentle slope. There are green bamboo trees along the way and a variety of wild flowers and plants. The ferns are the most eye-catching spot in Sun Moon Lake.

Sun Moon Lake Bike Trail: Ranked among the top 10 most beautiful bike trails in the world in 2012, including: "Lakeside Iron Horse Trail" (30 kilometers of Sun Moon Lake Rim Lake Highway), Moon Lake Bike Trail, and Toushe Bike Trail , Shuishe Xiangshan Bicycle Trail, etc.

What attractions are there in Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan Province of China?

Sun Moon Lake is a famous attraction in Taiwan Province of China. Let me introduce to you what attractions there are there.

Introduction to Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is located in Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, north of Alishan Mountain and south of Nenggao Mountain in Taiwan. It was formerly known as Shuishalian, Longhu, Shuishe Lake, and Zhutan. , Shuangtan, also known as Shuilishe.

Sun Moon Lake is 748 meters above sea level, with a normal area of ??7.93__ (10__ at full water level), a maximum water depth of 27 meters, and a lake circumference of about 37 kilometers. It is one of the freshwater lakes in Taiwan with the most exotic species. It is bounded by Guanghua Island. The northern half of the lake is shaped like a round sun, and the southern half of the lake is shaped like a crescent moon.

In 2009, Sun Moon Lake was selected as "Taiwan's largest natural freshwater lake" by the World Records Association. It was selected as one of Taiwan's eight scenic spots during the Qing Dynasty and was known as "a unique cave overseas".

Location of Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful "Tianchi" in Taiwan, China. It is located to the north of Yushan Mountains and south of Nenggao Falls. It is connected to Jiji Mountain (Tanzhi Mountain). between the west) and Shuishe Mountain (east of the pond).

Main attractions

Natural landscape

Lalu Island: Lalu Island (formerly known as Zhuyu Island, Guanghua Island) is located in Sun Moon Lake, with Lalu Island as the boundary, Sun Moon Lake is divided into Sun Lake and Moon Lake. After the Nationalist Government came to Taiwan, it was renamed Guanghua Island, and later renamed Lalu Island. It is the legendary resting place of the souls of the ancestors of Taiwan's indigenous Thao people. Due to the September 21 earthquake, many buildings on the island were damaged, and parts of the island sank into the water; restoration work began in 2007.

Mao Mountain: Located on the north side of Sun Moon Lake, Mao Mountain is 1020 meters above sea level. It is an ideal place to overlook the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake and watch the sunrise.

There is a three-story wooden building in the tea reform field. It is an old factory left over from the Japanese colonial period. It is quite elegant and simple, and it is also one of the historical buildings designated by the county government. There is a newly built tea culture exhibition hall next to it, which displays various related information about tea. After visiting, you will learn more about tea culture. In addition, the valley slope to the left of the old tea factory is full of tea trees, which makes the scenery charming. When the weather is clear, you can also overlook the mountain scenery of Yuchi. After passing the old tea factory, continue forward. There is a row of strong Ceylon olive trees beside the road, with red dead leaves covering the road.

Cultural Landscape

Ci'en Pagoda: Ci'en Pagoda was built by Chiang Kai-shek in 1971 in memory of his mother, Mrs. Wang Tai. It is an octagonal pagoda modeled on the ancient pagodas of the Liao and Song Dynasties. The tower is built on the top of Qinglong Mountain at an altitude of 955 meters. The tower is 9 stories high and about 45 meters high. The top of the tower is exactly 1000 meters above sea level. It is said that the top of Ci'en Pagoda is the spiritual place of Mrs. Wang, and there are stone tables and chairs for people to rest. Ci'en Pagoda is the highest point in the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area. Standing on the top of the tower, you can not only see Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island, Xuanzang Temple and Ci'en Pagoda on the same central axis, but also have a panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake.

Xuanguang Temple: During the Qing-Japanese War, the Japanese took the parietal bone relics of Master Xuanzang in Nanjing. After the war, some of the parietal bone relics were returned to the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China. In 1955, the relics were welcomed to Taiwan. In 1958 The Xuanguang Temple is enshrined next to the Sun Moon Lake. The Xuanguang Temple is only more than ten meters away from the lake. There is a pier under the temple. Visitors can take a boat to the pier and then walk up the steps to visit. The temple enshrines the golden body of Master Xuanzang, with the words "Nationality" hanging on it. "Grand Master" plaque; although Master Xuanzang's parietal bone relics have been moved to Xuanzang Temple, due to convenient water transportation, Xuanzang Temple has become a must-visit attraction for tourists traveling to Sun Moon Lake; the architecture of Xuanzang Temple adopts the Tang style and was built near the lake , you can enjoy the beautiful clear water of Sun Moon Lake nearby.

Xuanzang Temple: Behind Xuanguang Temple, there is a Qinglong Mountain trail that leads directly to Xuanzang Temple. Xuanzang Temple is located at No. 1 Qinglonggang, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County. Master Xuanzang’s ashes were first enshrined in Xuanzang Temple after they were brought back from Japan. In November 1965, after Xuanzang Temple was built, the ashes were moved there. Enter Xuanzang Temple. Under the archway of Xuanzang Temple, two white elephants are placed, with "Master Xuanzang's Journey to the Western Regions" painted in the middle. Xuanzang Temple has three floors. The main hall on the first floor adopts a Chinese and Western architectural structure, but still retains the intimacy of the Buddhist temple. There is a plaque of "Xuanzang Hall" hanging on the lintel of this hall. In the center of the hall is a statue of Master Xuanzang with his temple in front of him. The "Treasure of the Country" plaque above the statue was inscribed by the late President Chiang Kai-shek. There is a small tower on the third floor of Xuanzang Hall called "Xuanzang Tower". The spiritual bones of Master Xuanzang's head are hidden in the tower. The upper floor is also the center of Xuanzang Temple's classic library. There are also three inscriptions in the temple: in the middle is a huge monument "The Biography of Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty", which records the life and deeds of Master Xuanzang. On the left is the Japan-China Friendship Memorial, and on the right is the China-Japan Buddhist Friendship Exchange Monument. There is also a big drum in front of the hall, and when you climb up the stairs, you can see the wake-up bell for people to beat the hammer.

Waterfront Park: Taomixi is the first river in Taomili to be transformed with ecological methods. During the transformation, a waterside park and observation deck were also built, and eggplants were planted next to the park_ Trees and native plants such as wild peonies bring people closer to nature. In the hot summer, go to the water park to play in the water. The clear and cool spring water will drive away the heat all over your body and shorten the distance between people and nature. During the dry season in winter, in order to save water resources, the water park no longer supplies water, but visitors can still sit and meditate in the park pavilion overlooking the park and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

Gun Cabinet Tianbao Hall: Take Route 21 from Toushe Basin to Shuili Township. On the way, you can see a quite tall statue of the Crown Prince on the right side of the road. There is the Gun Cabinet in Wudeng Village. Cabinet Tianbaotang. Tianbaotang was built during the Japanese occupation. It has three benefactors (Guan Gong, Lu Dongbin, and Zao Wangye) as its main gods. The temple has a magnificent appearance. In the autumn of the 74th year of the Republic of China, the Prince Marshal was ordered to guard Tianbao Hall. Because he repeatedly showed his power, benefactor Jiang Luan instructed the believers to build a 6 feet, 2 feet, 7 inches high statue of the Prince Marshal behind the temple to highlight the Prince's protective stone. The miracle of the villagers. Because the prince's shape is quite tall, he has become a prominent landmark of the gun cabinet.

Hanbi Trail: The starting point of Hanbi Trail is Meihe Park. The trail is gentle and winding, surrounding the waterfront of Hanbi Peninsula and weaving through the shades of flowers and trees. It is a popular route suitable for all ages. If you take a stroll in the early morning, you can see colorful birds, mountain red-headed birds, white-eyed blackbirds and other birds active in the forest. Walking to Tanpan Pier, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ci'en Pagoda, Lalu Island and the mountains and green waters. Yule Pavilion is the best place to overlook the Qinglong Mountains and Lalu Island. If you look carefully, you can appreciate the geographical mystery of the legendary Qinglong grabbing the pearl! Chiang Kai-shek’s residence Hanbi Tower is named after it is located on the Hanbi Peninsula. Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and During her lifetime, she often walked along the Hanbi Trail to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Mrs. Chiang’s favorite sweet-scented osmanthus, gardenia and other fragrant flower shrubs are also planted on both sides of the trail.

Meihe Garden: Meihe Garden is located at the entrance of Hanbi Trail. It was the outpost fortress where Mr. Chiang Kai-shek stationed at Sun Moon Lake and accompanied the gendarmerie. It is named after the spiritual symbol of the gendarmerie Meihe. After the September 21 earthquake, the management office was planned to become a landscape observation deck. In previous years, when fireworks were released on the lake near Shuishe Pier, Meihe Garden occupied a commanding location and became the best base to watch the fireworks. In order to provide alternative nighttime leisure activities for tourists staying in Sun Moon Lake, Meihe Garden was opened to the private catering industry in 2011 to operate light meals and bars.

Peacock Garden: The Peacock Garden raises more than 200 peacocks and more than 100 rare birds such as pheasants and Taiwan blue magpies. The peacock spreading its tail is a patented action of male peacocks. It raises its tail feathers and spreads them into a fan shape. In addition to its courtship function, it is also an action to demonstrate to foreign enemies when necessary. In the eyes of people, it looks graceful and elegant. However, peacocks do not go to work on rainy days to avoid affecting their health and beauty.

Information on Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a famous scenic spot in Taiwan. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan and the only natural lake on the island of Taiwan. Its natural beauty is comparable to that of West Lake in Hangzhou. The lake has an altitude of 740 meters, an area of ??7.73 square kilometers, a circumference of 35 kilometers, and an average water depth of 40 meters. There is a small island in the pool called Zhuzai Island, also known as Zhuzai Mountain, with an altitude of 745 meters. Bounded by this island, the northern half of the lake is shaped like a round sun, and the southern half of the lake is shaped like a crescent moon, hence the name Sun Moon Lake.

Sun Moon Lake was originally two separate lakes. Later, due to the need for power generation, a dam was built downstream, and the water level rose, and the two lakes were connected. There is a small island in the pool, which looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance, so it was named Zhuzai Island and is now called Guanghua Island. Bounded by this island, the northern half of the lake is shaped like a sun wheel, and the southern half is shaped like a waxing moon, hence the name Sun Moon Lake. This is where the "Autumn Moon over Two Ponds", one of the eight scenic spots in old Taiwan, comes from.

The beauty of Sun Moon Lake lies in the numerous mountains and peaks surrounding the lake. The lake is vast and the water is clear. The scenery is different at dawn and dusk throughout the year. The average temperature in July is not higher than 22 degrees Celsius, and in January is not lower than 15 degrees Celsius. The summer is refreshing and pleasant, making it a summer resort.

The Shuishe Mountain in Tandong is more than 2,000 meters high. In the morning glow and dusk, the mountain peaks are reflected and the scenery is beautiful. There is a Wenwu Temple on the mountainside in the north of the lake. Looking from the front of the temple, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery inside the lake. Qinglong Mountain in the south has a steep terrain. There are several temples at the foot of the mountain, among which Xuanzang Temple enshrines the spiritual bones of Tang Xuanzang, an eminent monk from the Tang Dynasty. There is a peacock garden on the west bank, with dozens of pairs of peacocks, which can perform tail-opening and dancing performances, adding to the excitement of the tour. In the southeastern Thao settlement, there are ethnic song and dance performances specially for tourists to watch. Boating on the lake, floating in the gauze-like mist, is elegant and peaceful, and has a unique taste.

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