Sun Moon Lake calm water with forested hills and Lalu Island under clear spring skies in Nantou County
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Why this Sun Moon Lake board feels complete

Build a 2-day Sun Moon Lake trip around a boat day linking the east shore piers, a morning ride across the Xiangshan boardwalks, and an afternoon in the Assam tea terraces above the water. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around Shuishe Pier ferry departures, the cruise past Lalu Island, tea-leaf eggs at Syuanguang Temple, and dinner at Ita Thao Old Street, and Day 2 around the elevated Xiangshan Bicycle Path, the terraced rows of Maolan Mountain, and sunset from Wenwu Temple's twin staircases. Spring brings mild 15 to 24 degree days, low rainfall, and clear views across the water, with the fresh tea harvest starting on the hillsides around Maolan Mountain. Bus 6670 circles the lake and links every stop, but the last evening departure runs early, so check return times before dinner.

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Must-Visit Attractions

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Shuishe Pier boats moored along the lakeside promenade on a calm spring morning at Sun Moon Lake
Must visit

Shuishe Pier

The lake's transport hub, where the ferries, buses, and lakeside promenade all converge. Arrive before 9 AM to beat the tour groups and buy an all-day boat pass at the kiosk; the lockers by the gate hold luggage while you cruise.

Ita Thao Old Street lanterns and food stalls glowing in the evening along Sun Moon Lake's eastern shore
Must visit

Ita Thao Old Street

A bustling Thao indigenous street food strip on the eastern shore, best after dark when the lanterns come on. Bring cash, since many stalls do not take card, and walk the glowing pier after dinner.

Cyclists crossing the elevated wooden boardwalk of the Xiangshan Bicycle Path over Sun Moon Lake water
Must visit

Xiangshan Bicycle Path

A lakeshore bikeway that rides directly over the water on elevated wooden boardwalks toward Xiangshan. Reserve a bike the evening before, because spring weekend rentals sell out, and ride early when the water is glassy and the crowds are thin.

Xiangshan Visitor Center long wooden decks and calm water architecture on the Sun Moon Lake shoreline
Must visit

Xiangshan Visitor Center

Award-winning wood-and-water architecture with long decks that seem to float on the lake. Hours typically run 9 AM to 6 PM, and the decks are calmest before noon.

Maolan Mountain tea estate terraced rows of tea plants above Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County
Must visit

Maolan Mountain Tea Estate

Historic Assam black tea plantations with tasting rooms and terraced rows above the lake. Take bus 6670 up the hill, bring cash if you want to carry tea home, and note the walking trail has little shade.

Wenwu Temple ornate roofs and twin staircases above Sun Moon Lake with panoramic water views
Must visit

Wenwu Temple

A grand lakeside temple with ornate carvings and twin stone staircases that open onto the lake's widest views. Reserve timed entry online to skip the spring weekend gate queue, and climb the staircases for sunset over the water.

Budgeting At A Glance

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Typical daily costs in TWD.

Budget

Accommodation: NT$1,200 - NT$2,500 (hostels or budget guesthouses in Shuishe Village)

Food: NT$300 - NT$600 (convenience stores, noodle shops, old street stalls)

Transportation: NT$200 - NT$400 (round-trip bus 6670 from Taichung, lake circle bus with EasyCard)

Activities: NT$300 - NT$600 (all-day boat pass; temples and lakeside walks are free)

Mid-range

Accommodation: NT$3,000 - NT$6,000 (lakeview hotels near Shuishe Pier or Ita Thao)

Food: NT$800 - NT$1,500 (lakeside restaurants, indigenous Thao cuisine, old street grazing)

Transportation: NT$600 - NT$1,200 (boat pass, ropeway, bike rental, occasional taxi)

Activities: NT$800 - NT$2,000 (e-bike rental, ropeway ride, tea tasting)

Luxury

Accommodation: NT$8,000 - NT$20,000 (lakefront resorts with water-view balconies)

Food: NT$3,000 - NT$6,000 (fine dining, premium tea-pairing restaurants)

Transportation: NT$3,000 - NT$6,000 (private car with driver for the full lake loop)

Activities: NT$2,000 - NT$5,000 (private lake cruises, guided tea estate tours, spa experiences)

Money-saving tips

  • Buy an all-day boat pass at Shuishe Pier before 9 AM. It links Shuishe, Xuanguang, and Ita Thao in one ticket, and buying early beats the tour groups at the kiosk.
  • Take bus 6670 direct from Taichung to Shuishe. It is the cheapest way in and out of the lake, but the last evening departure runs early, so confirm return times before dinner at Ita Thao.
  • Reserve bikes and Wenwu Temple entry the evening before. Spring weekend rentals at Shuishe sell out fast, and timed entry skips the gate queue.

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