Travel guides, local cuisine, seasonal events — discover the beauty of Sun Moon Lake
Tea Culture
From Assam tea seedlings planted in 1925 during the Japanese era to the modern revival of Ruby Black Tea No. 18, the century-long story of Sun Moon Lake tea is one of resilience and rebirth.
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Transportation Guide
A boat cruise is the best way to explore Sun Moon Lake's three piers — Shuishe, Xuanguang, and Ita Thao. Day pass NT$300 for unlimited rides, plus sunset cruise options.
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Transportation Guide
Getting to Sun Moon Lake is easy. Take the Nantou Bus from Taichung HSR Station (~1.5 hours) or drive via Freeway 6 (~1 hour). Full transport guide inside.
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Seasonal Events
The Sun Moon Lake Swimming Carnival is Taiwan's largest open-water swim. Every September, over 20,000 swimmers cross 3.3 km of lake. Here's everything you need to know.
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Seasonal Events
Held every October–November, the Sun Moon Lake Fireworks & Music Festival is Nantou's biggest annual event. Fireworks burst over the lake while live music fills the night.
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Food & Dining
Ita Thao Food Street is Sun Moon Lake's liveliest snack strip. From millet mochi and wild boar sausages to stretched shrimp, eat your way from one end to the other.
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Attractions
Wenwu Temple on the north shore of Sun Moon Lake is the ideal spot to watch sunrise. Climb the 366-step Year Ladder for breathtaking dawn views over the lake.
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Attractions
Designed by Japanese architect Dan Norihiko, the Xiangshan Visitor Center is a stunning concrete masterpiece with an infinity pool overlooking Sun Moon Lake.
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Attractions
Named one of the world's top 10 most beautiful cycling trails by CNN, the 30km Sun Moon Lake loop offers breathtaking lakeside scenery at every turn.
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