Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Sun Moon Lake has lush forests. The lake water is crystal clear and so transparent that the visibility is over 10 meters. There are various ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Taking a yacht to circle the lake, taking the Sun Moon Lake cable car, cycling around the lake on the Sun Moon Lake bicycle path, and walking on the lakeside trail are all good choices. Every spring, cherry blossoms on both sides of the road are in full bloom, presenting a colorful scene. The surface of Sun Moon Lake is vast, and the peaks are reflected in the lake like a beautiful scene in a painting. There is a small island in the lake. From a distance, it looks like a bead floating on the water surface, so it is called ‘Jade Isle’. Now it is also called Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern part of the lake is round like the sun, and the southern part of the lake is curved like a crescent moon. This is the origin of the name Sun Moon Lake. The cycling path around Sun Moon Lake is reputed by CNN as one of the top ten beautiful bicycle paths in the world. Whether it’s a trip with friends, a date for couples, or a family outing, when visiting Sun Moon Lake, one must ride a bicycle and enjoy the comfortable feeling of cycling around the lake. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake by taking a boat tour around the lake. With the enthusiastic service of the captain and the on-board commentary. Along the way, you can overlook the Hanbi Villa, The Lalu, Lalu Island, Cien Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple, floating houses on the water, four-handed fishing nets, cable car station, the outlet of Sun Moon Lake, and Wenwu Temple. The Sun Moon Lake cable car offers a 360-degree view of the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. If there is sufficient moisture, there is a chance to see the misty and dreamy wonderland-like scenery. Opening hours: open all day all year round. Tips: Sightseeing boats can be taken at Shuishe Wharf (9:00 – 17:00), Ita Thao Wharf (9:15 – 17:15), and Xuanguang Temple Wharf (9:30 – 17:30). The tourist season ends 30 minutes earlier in winter. Ticket price: 300 New Taiwan Dollars for adults, 250 New Taiwan Dollars for students, and 200 New Taiwan Dollars for children. Interval: 30 minutes on holidays and 45 minutes on weekdays.
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