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Introduction to Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Taiwan and a famous tourist attraction in Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake covers an area of ??about 7.93 square kilometers, with the deepest point reaching 27.5 meters. The lake is about 760 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains and has beautiful scenery. It is known as the "Oriental Alps".

Sun Moon Lake is composed of two parts, the east and west. The east side is shaped like a sun wheel, and the west side is like a moon, hence the name "Sun Moon Lake". The water in Sun Moon Lake is clear and there are many fish in the lake. It is one of Taiwan's important water sources. In addition, Sun Moon Lake also has rich cultural and historical sites, such as Ita Thao, Man Mo Temple, etc.

How to get to Sun Moon Lake

From Taipei to Sun Moon Lake

From Taipei, you can take the high-speed rail or train to Taichung, and then transfer to a bus to Sun Moon Lake. You can also rent a car in Taichung and drive there by yourself. The whole journey takes about 3-4 hours.

From Kaohsiung to Sun Moon Lake

From Kaohsiung, you can take the high-speed rail or train to Taichung, and then transfer to a bus to Sun Moon Lake. You can also rent a car in Taichung and drive there by yourself. The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours.

Sun Moon Lake Travel Guide

Visiting Sun Moon Lake

To visit Sun Moon Lake, you can choose to take a sightseeing boat or rent a boat yourself and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the lakeside. Sightseeing boats have different itineraries to choose from, and you can choose the appropriate itinerary according to your time and needs. If you rent a boat on your own, you can explore freely according to your own interests and preferences.

Taste the food

There are many delicacies around Sun Moon Lake, such as mullet roe, Sun Moon Lake tea, grilled fish, etc., which are all delicacies not to be missed. In addition, there are many snack stalls where you can taste authentic Taiwanese snacks.

Visit cultural attractions

There are many cultural attractions around Sun Moon Lake, such as Ita Thao, Man Mo Temple, Shuishe Pier, etc., which are all worth seeing. While visiting cultural attractions, you can also learn about the history and culture of Sun Moon Lake.