2025 Nantou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

If you're in Taichung and looking for a short trip that combines natural beauty with cultural charm, Sun Moon Lake is a must-visit destination. Nestled in Nantou, this alpine lake is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and stunning mountain surroundings. With convenient transportation and a variety of local delicacies, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing one-day trip. --- 🚍 How to Get to Sun Moon Lake? There are three main departure points from Taichung: - Taichung High-Speed Rail Station - Taichung Train Station (Minzu Road Intersection) - Gancheng Bus Terminal Take Bus 6670 or its various route branches (A/B/C/D/E/F), as well as P2/P3 lines, which all go directly to Sun Moon Lake Station. - Using an EasyCard: NT$80 per trip - Paying in cash: NT$160 per trip 🚎 Travel times vary depending on the route: Some buses pass through Puli Bus Terminal, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, or National Chi Nan University. Others offer direct routes. ⏱️ Travel time ranges from 1 to 2 hours. ⚠️ For the return trip, wait at the bus stop across from where you got off. Crowds may be larger in the evening, so plan for extra waiting time. ⛴️ How to Explore Sun Moon Lake? 📱 It's recommended to purchase lake cruise tickets in advance on platforms like Trip.com, priced at around ¥40 per person (on-site tickets cost NT$300). After purchasing, exchange for physical tickets at the "Zhan'an Shalian Ticket Office." 🌊 The standard three-stop cruise route includes: - Shuishe Pier (starting point) → Xuanguang Temple → Ita Thao → Return to Shuishe 📅 Check the official timetable for cruise schedules. Frequent departures make it easy to plan flexibly. 🏯 Xuanguang Temple Stop: A Journey of Tea Eggs and Steps 🚶♀️ After disembarking, walk about 1 minute to try the famous Grandma's Tea Eggs (NT$15 each)—super fragrant! Then, walk another 5 minutes to reach Xuanguang Temple, which offers free drinking water and restrooms, as well as the iconic Sun Moon Lake scenic sign for photo ops. 📍 If you're up for a challenge, hike the Xuanzang Temple Trail, an 850-meter staircase that takes about 20 minutes. At the top, you'll find Xuanzang's relics and Chiang Kai-shek's calligraphy. The views and atmosphere are worth the effort. Return by walking about 15 minutes back to Xuanguang Temple Pier to catch the boat. 🛍️ Ita Thao Stop: Old Street Food and Shopping Recommendations This is the liveliest shopping district at Sun Moon Lake. Must-try foods include: 🥢 Dong Dong Gua Bao: Flavorful tofu and meat buns, NT$70 each 🥬 Nianji Cabbage Bun: Limited daily supply, freshly steamed, NT$60 each 🧋 Assam Milk Tea: The birthplace of this tea, priced under NT$50 for a great deal 🚶 After eating, walk about 15 minutes along the lake to the cable car station for stunning views. 🚡 Cable Car & Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Bonus Experience 📌 Round-trip tickets cost NT$380 and can be purchased on Trip.com for instant use. 🚠 The endpoint is Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. If you buy park tickets, the cable car ride is free. However, exploring the park requires a full day, making it ideal for a two-day trip. ⏰ Cable Car Operating Hours: - Weekdays: Until 4:00 PM - Weekends: Until 4:30 PM ☀️ Best Time to Visit Weekdays (Monday to Friday) are highly recommended to avoid crowds and take better photos! On sunny days, the lake appears a dreamy blue-green; on cloudy days, it turns deep blue, offering a different scenic vibe. ✅ Summary Sun Moon Lake is perfect for leisurely strolls, food exploration, and boat rides, blending nature, culture, and cuisine into a complete experience. It's a therapeutic trip that satisfies both the eyes and the taste buds, making it an effortless one-day getaway that's absolutely worth visiting!

In addition to the busiest tourist crowds around Sun Moon Lake, there is a hotel that chooses to stay quietly by the forest and hides the design in the details, so that travelers are willing to slow down and live slowly. [Deer Chaser Safari Hotel｜Yuchi Branch] is a newly opened design-style hotel. It inherits the natural tonality and cultural sense of the Deer Chaser brand, but this time it is located in Yuchi, which is more spacious and closer to local life, so that travelers can explore the beauty between tea gardens, mountains and lakes at the most comfortable pace. 🌲 The architectural aesthetics in the mountains are worth appreciating slowly The main building of the hotel combines the texture of logs, plaster and natural stone, which is both modern and low-key. The appearance is simple, but once you walk into the interior, you will find that the sense of space is very delicate-large glass brings in natural light, and the interior space uses a lot of light wood and lime walls, combined with the brand's unique planting style and cultural elements, which is both quiet and design-oriented. There are various room types to choose from, from simple double rooms to parent-child family rooms. Each room has a large window facing the outside, and some even overlook the tea mountains and the lakes and mountains in the distance. Living here is not isolated from the city, but a dialogue with nature. 🛁 All the comforts that a hotel should have are here Although it is a mountain-based hotel, the comfort and details are not sloppy. The room is equipped with high-quality mattresses and bedding, bidet toilets, log desks and reading chairs. Many small details make people feel that "design exists for life." Especially after taking a shower at night, watching the stars in the breeze on the balcony and drinking a cup of hot tea will really make people forget the time. 🚶♂️ Traveling is not for attractions, but for the rhythm of local life The hotel provides an extended version of the "Hunting Experience", inviting travelers to follow the guide to visit the private paths of Yuchi Township: passing through tea gardens, visiting old houses, and listening to local people tell a story about the water community and the Thao people. These experiences are not commercial, but very moving, and will make you remember a place again with your footsteps. In addition, the museum also regularly holds small tea parties, creative workshops, local food dinners and other activities, so that you don’t just come, but feel like you are participating in it. 📍【Hotel Profile】 Address: Yuchi Township, Nantou County (close to Sun Moon Lake, about 15 minutes drive from Shuishe Pier) Room types: double room, triple room, quad room and parent-child family room Attached: shared social space, small performance hall, simple meals and tea supply Parking lot: Yes Series itinerary: Sun Moon Lake, Shuishe Dam Trail, Toushe Live Basin, Yuchi Old Street, Maolan Mountain Trail Every time I leave the hustle and bustle of Sun Moon Lake, I want to find a place where I can calm down - this is just right Deer Chaser Hunting Hotel is not a tourist hotel as you imagine, but a place that is willing to talk to you with space, time and nature. You come here not to check in, but to rediscover the feeling of traveling #5月好去2025

If you yearn for a life of "being woken up by birds in the morning, taking a hot spring bath and watching the mountains in the afternoon, and falling asleep in the shadows of trees at night", then [Deer Chaser Villa] in Lugu, Nantou will be a dream you can't miss. It is not in the bustling city, not close to the streets of the business district, but the deeper you go into the forest and away from the hustle and bustle, the more you can feel its quiet charm. 🏡 Single-family Villa × Daily life surrounded by trees is the appearance of my ideal life Each villa is a single-family space, away from the interference of neighboring houses, surrounded by dense forests and natural trees instead of concrete walls. Large floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the morning light, and the sunlight shines into the room through the gaps between the leaves, and even breathing becomes particularly deep. What I like most is that each room has a "semi-open-air hot spring bath", which combines Japanese simplicity and forest feeling. Soak once in the morning and evening, and the whole person is really washed clean. 🛏 The room is decorated in a textured log style, clean and spacious, with a skylight design, so you can lie down and watch the stars at night. 🪵 Not just accommodation, but more like a practice of mountain life Coming here is not just a change of place to sleep, but more like a slow-living experience of returning to nature. During the day, you can sit on the balcony and drink tea in a daze, watching the mountain fog rise and fall, and squirrels jumping over the railings; you can also take a walk into the forest trail and breathe in a lot of phytoncides. 📸 Many Internet beauties love to take pictures: Forest hot spring pool Wooden living room with sunlight One person sitting on an outdoor lounge chair + hand-brewed coffee Warm yellow lights and tree shadows after nightfall 🍱 Breakfast is delivered to the door of the room, and eating in the mountains is more attentive than in the city Breakfast is included in the stay, and it is a bento-style meal designed with local ingredients, which will be delivered directly to the door of your room. Whether you eat on the balcony or take it into the hot spring area while soaking, the overall atmosphere is super comfortable. If you are too lazy to go out, the park also provides an additional dinner option (reservation in advance is recommended), and you can have a drink under the stars at night. 📍【Travel Assistant】 Address: No. 16, Yangwan Lane, Zhulin Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County Suggested transportation: It is recommended to drive there, and the park has free parking spaces Accommodation highlights: single-family villa, forest hot spring pool, breakfast included Suggested stay time: 2 days and 1 night ~ 3 days and 2 nights are the best Can be connected to attractions: Xitou Forest Recreation Area, Monster Village, Forget Worry Forest, Xiaobantian I am not here for vacation, but to temporarily live in the ideal life Deer Chaser Hunting Yangwan Villa is not exaggerated or ostentatious, but every detail reveals a "simple sense of luxury". You can bring a book, a pot of tea, and a pair of eyes to sleep well, be in a daze, and live well here. 📸 This trip was so comfortable that I even doubted: Will I never go back to the city again? #5月好去处2025

🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: 🍊Located facing Sun Moon Lake, surrounded by mountains, offering serene and picturesque views 🍊Spacious and bright infinity pool, perfect for taking Instagram-worthy photos 🍊Attentive staff, with clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms 💞Reasons to Recommend: 🍊Sun Moon Lake is one of Taiwan's top ten natural attractions, a must-visit for tourists 🍊Cycling routes around the lake make it ideal for family activities 🍊The 5-star hotel's vintage decor creates a nostalgic ambiance 💰Average Cost: $5000/night 📍Address: No. 142, Zhongxing Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, 555

Popular free attractions in Nantou⛩️ Bite Cat Bread✅ I spent a long time looking at the distribution map of Taiwanese monsters... Still don't understand what the connection is 🤣 🕰️Business hours: 10:00～19:00 📍Address: No. 2-3, Xingchan Road, Lugu Township, Nantou County 558

Prepare your Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents and valid endorsements in advance to ensure a worry-free trip~ • 🧥 Clothing: • The temperature difference between day and night in the mountains is significant. Be sure to bring warm coats, long pants, and other clothing to cope with the low temperatures in the morning and evening 🌬️. • Take sun protection measures and bring sunscreen, sun hats, and sunglasses to enjoy the sun without getting sunburned 🌞. • 🎒 Other items: • Prepare a pair of comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes to walk around the farm with ease 👟. • Bring common medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medicine, in case of emergencies 💊. 🚗 Transportation Guide 🚗 • 🚗 Chartered car: • Take a chartered car from Taichung or Nantou, which takes about 2 hours. It is flexible and free, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way 🌈. • 🚌 Public transportation: • Take a train or high-speed rail to Taichung Station 🚂, then transfer to Nantou Bus or Quan Hang Bus to Puli 🚌, and finally transfer from Puli Station to the Nantou Bus bound for Songgang 🚍 to reach Cingjing Farm. 🎡 Attraction Tours 🎡 • 🐑 Qingqing Grassland: • It is recommended to arrive around 9am. You can watch the wonderful sheep show on weekends and holidays 🐑. After the performance, stroll on the grassland, interact with the cute sheep, buy feed to feed the sheep, and feel the fun of the countryside 🌿. • 🐎 Guanshan Ranch: • Enjoy the superb equestrian performances of the riders 🏇. If you are interested, you can also ride a horse and experience the freedom of galloping on the grassland 🐎. • 🌸 Small Swiss Garden: • Go there after lunch. It is full of European garden style. The colorful flowers and windmills complement each other 🌼, as if you are in a small Swiss town. It is an excellent place for taking pictures and checking in 📸. • 🌉 Skywalk: • Go there around 3pm, walk slowly along the trail, overlook the magnificent valleys and sea of clouds ☁️, as if walking in the clouds, and feel the magic and beauty of nature 🌈. • 🌅 Meifeng or Cuihu: • Go there in the evening. It is an excellent place to watch the sunset 🌇. The orange-red sunset and the beautiful scenery of the valley complement each other, forming a dreamlike picture that is intoxicating 🌄. 🍽️ Food Recommendations 🍽️ • 🥬 Alpine vegetables: • They absorb the essence of the sun and moon in the mountains, taste fresh and tender, and are refreshing. They are a healthy and delicious choice 🥦. • 🎋 Bamboo tube rice: • With the fragrance of bamboo, the rice is soft, glutinous and sweet, and every bite is full of the taste of nature 🍚. • 🌭 Other delicacies: • Special delicacies such as Taiwanese sausage in sticky rice casing and goat milk ice cream are also worth a try, bringing you a different taste experience 🍦. 🏨 Accommodation Arrangements 🏨 • 🛏️ Cingjing Homestay Street: • There are various grades of homestays for you to choose from 🏡. The styles are warm and unique, allowing you to experience the local customs and culture in depth 🎎. • 🏰 The Old England Manor: • It is well-known, with a unique architectural style and an elegant and quiet accommodation environment 🏰, but the price is relatively high, suitable for tourists who pursue a high-quality accommodation experience 💎. Take this carefully prepared guide and start your dream trip to Cingjing Farm 🌈!

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 If we were to say which mountain in Taiwan is the easiest to climb that is over 3,000 meters high, it would definitely be Hehuan Mountain. In addition to being accessible and easy to climb, the seasonal changes on the Hehuan Mountain Road are also a reason that attracts mountaineering enthusiasts to come and worship. Hehuan Mountain is composed of seven peaks. The main peak of Hehuan Mountain is 3,416 meters high, the East Peak is 3,421 meters high, the North Peak is 3,422 meters high, the West Peak is 3,144 meters high, Hehuan Peak is 3,217 meters high, Shimen Mountain is 3,236 meters high, and Shimen North Peak is 3,278 meters high. The main peak of Hehuan Mountain ranks 37th among the 100 peaks in Taiwan. If there weren't a fence at the entrance of the mountain, both motorcycles and cars would be able to go up. Our family of five originally planned to go up the mountain on Double Ten Day, but the plan was postponed to the end of the month due to the expansion of the Wuling parking lot and consecutive holidays. Fortunately, I didn't get up at that time. I saw news reports that the entire Provincial Highway 14A was jammed during the Double Tenth holiday. The Wuling and Kunyang parking lots were like night markets. Provincial Highway 14A was like a super parking lot, and many cars and motorcycles were illegally parked along the way. This climb was the first time for my three children and my wife to climb the 100 Peaks. I have climbed several of the 100 Peaks myself. My wife has asthma and was worried about something happening during the climb, so we climbed up slowly in a walking manner. It took more than three hours to go back and forth. If I had walked at my own pace, I could have completed the climb within two hours. Fortunately, I climbed to the top of the main peak of Hehuan Mountain and descended safely. Although I warned all my family members before the climb that we should descend immediately if we felt any discomfort, fortunately, there was nothing unusual. Although Hehuan Mountain is very easy to climb, everyone is warned at the entrance to respect the mountain and not to do anything inappropriate. I also made an appointment with my children to take them to challenge the East Peak, West Peak and North Peak of Hehuan Mountain next time, and my wife said that she also wanted to climb the summit with us again. My wife's condition is what I am most worried about. (20191026)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Since I bought the museum card, I found it really useful. As long as it is an affiliated venue on the museum card, you can enter and visit it for free. Of course, the Phoenix Valley Bird Park that we visited today is one of them. The park covers a large area. In addition to the area below the gate entrance, there is also a bird park on the upper right side of the gate. In the park, you can see all kinds of rare birds and animals, as well as different plants in the mountains and forests. Many parents were seen bringing their children to watch these birds, and the children were also stunned. There are also dedicated guides on site to help adults and children get to know the bird park better. It is a very good venue for both education and entertainment. (20210402)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 When it comes to the specialty of Zhushan Town, it is closely related to bamboo products and bamboo arts, mainly bamboo products, such as winter bamboo shoots, osmanthus bamboo shoots and various bamboo shoot products. In addition, Zhushan's red sweet potatoes are also very famous. When it comes to bamboo handicrafts, Zhushan Cultural Park is currently the largest bamboo craft exhibition hall in Taiwan. The museum houses various bamboo artworks, as well as bamboo toys and chairs from our childhood. The outdoor area of ​​the park is a favorite for children, who can run freely on the grass and the PU track. Here they can also enjoy the lively and cute shapes of the twelve zodiac animals made of bamboo. If you want to learn about Zhushan’s bamboo craftsmanship, Zhushan Cultural Park is definitely a good choice.

⊹⁺ The Luzhi Valley Ecological Landscape Park in Lugu, Nantou, is a natural paradise covering an area of ​​5,000 square meters 🌿 ˒˒ ⠀⠀⠀ ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟭. Popularity Highlights — Celebrity Animals The lazy "capybara" rolls on the grass, soaks in the water, and daydreams. This is exactly what you want to transform into on weekends! "Valais Blacknose Sheep" is a dreamy and cute sheep from Switzerland Black and white, fluffy appearance Just stand still and you will be the focus of the audience In addition to celebrity animals, the park also has healing partners such as alpacas, ducks, and tortoises. It feels like stepping into a hidden forest animal village, where both adults and children can learn and experience through interaction #Healing Zoo Area #Cuteness Index #Cute Pet Base ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟮. From animals to plants — a parent-child time full of experience Here we provide freshly brewed "Dongding Oolong Tea" 🏆 Won the Michelin ITQI two-star certification A sip of tea, mellow and smooth, with a lingering aroma The essence of the land is hidden in every drop🍵 With handmade snacks, the afternoon becomes particularly gentle in the mountains and forests #Luzhigu Limited Tea Ceremony #Michelin Certified Good Tea #Taste of the Earth ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟯. Use your hands — plant your own green universe If you like to do things by yourself, don’t miss the popular activities in the park: "Succulent Plant DIY" provides more than 50 kinds of succulent plants to be freely matched. Parents and children create their own little universe together and plant the memories of this trip in potted plants # Parent-child crafts # Paradise for succulent lovers # Green Elf Planting Animal Area ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟰. Stone is interesting — not only a creation, but also a wonderful journey of making friends In Luzhi Valley, turn the gift of nature, "stone", into a creative world for children! The round stones are all unique. Under the help of colored pens, it is transformed into an animal, a cottage, a smiling face or a corner of a fairy tale world. Through painting, children not only draw, but also discover their imagination and sense of accomplishment in their own creations. ※You can take the stone home or choose to exchange it with a stranger Not only can you take it home, but also preserve the memory of this creation. You can also choose to exchange it with other strangers Share your thoughts and exchange their stories #Stone Painting DIY #Art and Creativity #Stone Man Haunts ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟱. Merchandise sales area — take away selected goods at once After visiting the park, you may want to visit the merchandise sales area. Turn this healing time into a beautiful souvenir you can take home! ▪️Cute and popular plush dolls, the same as animal stars, all at once ▪️Exquisitely designed cultural and creative products, each with unique texture and ingenuity DIY embroidery experience, make your own bag or cup cover, practical and commemorative ▪️Freshly brewed coffee and Nantou tea, allowing you to take the aroma of Lugu home with you ▪️There are also local mushroom processed products, which are suitable for giving as gifts or for personal use! #DrinkCutenessIntoYourHeart｜3D printed coffee latte art, super cute The park's popular animal IPs such as capybara, Valais blacknose sheep, sika deer and other characters are They are printed on the coffee one by one, vivid and cute! ⩩ 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝟲. Mushroom hotpot, homemade braised pork and super cute capybara are waiting for you If you feel hungry, go to the restaurant on the second floor to enjoy mushroom hotpot, stir-fried dishes and mixed dishes. There is also a leisurely atmosphere waiting for you to relax and enjoy. Fresh mushrooms are the main ingredients in every dish, whether it is the rich mushroom soup or the fragrant camellia sasanqua. The delicious cheesecake and cheese taste excellent, and the home-made braised mushroom and pork is unforgettable. In addition to the oversized Capibala dolls 🧸, the restaurant also has a variety of board games and children's toys. Not only can adults enjoy the food, but children can also easily pass the time. 𖥧＊𖤣.° ·˚.𖤣｡ This is a natural classroom and a happy playground. Luzhi Valley, with "tea, deer, mushrooms, and trees" as its soul, 360-degree mountain views ⛰️ Overlooking the horizon of Mailiao, Yunlin The entire park also breeds fireflies, purple butterflies, dragonflies, and frogs that call loudly at night, taking you to rediscover the natural beauty, local flavor, and slow pace of life in Nantou. Child-friendly facilities: large sand pit, observation deck, and grassland, so that children will not want to go home The Valais blacknose sheep rubbed their soft noses against the palms of your hands, the capybara soaked quietly in the water like a contemplative philosopher, the sika deer walked slowly from the shadows of the trees, and the tortoises moved slowly on the grass. In every corner, there was the wonder and innocence of the children with their eyes wide open. ＊𖤣.° ·˚.𖤣｡ﾟ𖥧 April to October every year is the purple butterfly season, don't miss it🦋 Deer Valley 🏠No. 377, Section 2, Zhongzheng Road, Lugu Township, Nantou County 558 ☎️04 9275 3377 📍Business hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–18:00 Saturday and Sunday 09:30–18:00 🤹🏻There is also a limited magic show on holidays 🅿️Free parking ☑️Electric car charging station 🚗Strollers are allowed into multiple areas of the park 🐶Pets can enter the park with leashes 🎫Park tickets: only 290 yuan if purchased online (300 yuan if purchased on site) 🎟️300 yuan can be fully deducted, which is almost like free admission, super cost-effective! 🔗Book on Trip to enjoy exclusive ticket discounts, grab them now! https://tw.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/nantou/deer-valley-149618370?curr=TWD&locale=zh-TW&scene=basic 📣 Children under 6 years old + Nantou County residents can enter for free🆓 The minimum consumption coupons can be used at any of the stores in Luzhi Valley and Mushroom God (the Bib Gourmand recommended restaurant 🎖️ is directly opposite), and can be used in combination. Whether it is souvenirs, tea, hot pot meals, or succulent DIY experiences, they can all be used to deduct❣️ #Luzhigu #Nantou Attractions #Xitou Attractions #Parent-child Attractions #鹿芝谷手作时光 #Nantou one-day tour must-see attractions

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 If you want to learn more about Yushan, come to the Tatajia Visitor Center first! The Tatajia Visitor Center is located at an altitude of 2,610 meters, at the junction of Provincial Highways 18 and 21. There is a parking lot and you can drive there, or you can hike to the nearby Lulin Mountain, Linzhi Mountain, Dongpu Mountain and Yushan trailheads, and then have a cup of coffee at the Tatajia Visitor Center. Before entering the visitor center, you will see the statue of the Bunun warrior, the stone cup totem, and the huge tree in front of the garden. The Tatajia Visitor Center is a two-story building. The first floor has an audio-visual room, a service desk, and theme exhibitions; the second floor has exhibition explanations: Yushan’s medium and high altitude ecology, topography and geology, Bunun and Tsou culture, Yushan’s history, etc., which can help you better understand Yushan’s natural ecology. On the other side of the second floor is a restaurant where you can take a break, eat, or drink coffee. It is a good place to sit and enjoy the cool breeze when you are tired from climbing. You can also check out the latest real-time images of Yushan, which is very important for those who want to climb Yushan. #Tatajia Visitor Center #NantouXinyi

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Climb to the summit of Yushan Outpost at 2881 meters --- #Lulinshan. Early this morning, I took a car with a mountain climbing group to the Lulin Mountain trailhead at 93.1k on Provincial Highway 18 in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, and began a 5-hour mountain hike. My luck blew up today. When I was driving through Alishan, I drove into a sea of ​​clouds. When I arrived at the trailhead, the weather was amazing, the sky was incredibly blue, the sun was shining, and there was no fog. It was amazing! Today's hiking route is as follows: Parking lot - Paiyun Mountaineering Service Center - Big Hemlock - Linzhi Pass - Linzhi Mountain Saddle - Lulin Mountain - Lulin Mountain Villa - Linzhi Mountain Trail - Big Hemlock - Tatajia Visitor Center - Parking lot. The entire journey is 8 kilometers and takes 4.5 hours. There is actually a lazy way to get to Lulin Mountain, which is to take the asphalt road the entire way and get there super quickly! But we took a detour along the mountain trail. The dirt road and wooden steps were in good condition, but the terrain was quite up and down. In addition, it was a peak with an altitude of 2,881 meters, so we still had altitude sickness and it took a lot of effort to walk. The Lulin Mountain area has a wide view, and you can even see the South Peak of Yushan Mountain. There are large grasslands, bamboo forests, fir forests, etc. along the way, which makes walking very cool. You also have the opportunity to see wild animals such as muntjacs and weasels. If you are physically fit, you can walk to the Yushan trailhead at Tataja Saddle, but the slope will be more difficult. #Lulinshan

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 ✨A healing holiday in the forest｜#凤凰森之鸣 #PhoenixMorning in Lugu, Nantou It is a secret place to stay surrounded by trees. Not only a super comfortable glass house dinner, but also a sumptuous stay and two meals There is also a healing and interesting #raintubeDIY You can also take part in ecological tours and chase fireflies at night. Awakened by the chirping of insects and birds in the morning Enjoy delicious roast chicken, braised pork rice and hot chicken soup with your family in the glass house in the evening This is how it feels to live in nature and truly relax! #Nantou Accommodation Recommendation #Family Travel #One Night and Two Meals #Mountain Forest Secret #Forest Accommodation #Glass House Restaurant #Phoenix Nature Education Park #Where to go on holiday #Taiwan travel #Mori no Ming diary

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 This is a tourist factory located in the industrial area, Shude Mid-Levels Dream Factory. The factory combines art exhibition areas, shop art areas, Taiwan Island Cultural Center and the World Austronesia Center. You need to purchase tickets to enter the Mid-Levels DreamWorks. On the other side of the service counter is the art exhibition area. As you enter the venue, you can see a wooden tree made of wooden boards and iron cables. It is named the Tree of Life. This is a must-take photo place for tourists. Walk up along the floor to the top floor where you will find the art area of ​​the store, where all of Shude's own products are sold. There is a large expanse of skylight on the other side of the Tree of Life, and there is also a rock climbing field next to it that can be purchased with tickets. This is a high-quality tourist factory. Although it is located in an industrial area, its interior design concept is no different from that of an art gallery.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Taiwan Craft Culture Park is located in Caotun Township, Nantou. The park consists of several buildings including the Design Hall, Information Hall, Cultural Hall, Local Crafts, Living Crafts, Zhida Craft Hall and Administrative Building. Its purpose is to "cultivate craft talents" and "preserve craft technology" to pass on Taiwan's crafts. The exhibition halls in the park are all free, and the venue is open without fences for the public and tourists to enter and exit freely. The exhibits in the exhibition halls are changed from time to time. There is also a children's play area here, where parents can bring their children to play and it is a good place to relax.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Liyu Lake is located in the eastern suburbs of Puli Town and is known as the "Little West Lake". It is surrounded by mountains and water and has beautiful scenery. There is a trail around the lake that takes about an hour to walk around the lake. There are also train tickets and bicycles for rent, which is a more relaxed way to enjoy the view of the lake. Because of the beautiful surroundings, there are many hotels and B&Bs operating near the lake, providing travelers with more accommodation options.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Guanyue Boutique Hotel is located next to the outer ring road of Xinyi Road in Puli. In addition to convenient transportation, it is not far from Puli Night Market, Winery, Carrefour and other urban tourist attractions. The hotel's attractions include spacious rooms, clean and large bathrooms, and breakfast. There are rich and varied Chinese and Western breakfast dishes, and the service staff is very fast in replenishing the meals. They are not afraid that you will eat too much but will not eat enough. Just like their slogan, come to Puli and stay at Guanyue to eat well, live well and feel good.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Yu-Hsiu Art Museum is located in Caotun Town, Nantou. It is a "contemporary realistic art" museum constructed using exposed concrete and glass. Yuxiu Art Museum adopts an appointment-based visiting system, and any mobile phones or cameras are prohibited from taking photos inside the museum. The trees, flowers and plants in the entire park are well maintained. There are also several works of art on display on the lawn. There is also an art bookstore in the park where tourists can buy their favorite books and artworks. If you are tired of visiting, there is also a literary and artistic cafe next to the art gallery that provides simple meals and drinks for tourists to order. Simple and neat architectural lines are the biggest impression given by Yu Hsiu Art Museum.

#Nantou Sakura Friends who love cherry blossoms must not miss it. The largest in Central Taiwan - Formosan Aboriginal Cherry Blossom Festival🌸 There is a large cherry blossom forest, including Yoshino cherry and Yaezakura. There are 4-5 thousand cherry trees, which are so beautiful. It is recommended to take a cable car from the lakeside of Yidashao to the Guanshan Tower of the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. The total length is more than 1,800 meters and the one-way trip takes about 7 minutes. Overlooking the entire Sun Moon Lake and the Formosan Aboriginal Cherry Blossom Forest from a high altitude 🌳 is so beautiful👍, Just having a picnic 🧺 or reading 📕 under the cherry trees is worth it. After leaving the park, you can go to Sun Moon Lake's Sun Moon Restaurant for dinner. It is recommended to book a table in advance, as it is hard to get a table during meal time. Because the food is delicious, the price is reasonable, and the dining environment is comfortable. It is the best choice for those who love delicious food 👍 📍Address: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: No. 45, Jintian Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 📍Address: Sun Moon Restaurant: No. 211-1, Zhongshan Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County 💰Average Consumption: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Tour Ticket: 980 💰Average consumption per person: Sun Moon Restaurant: 400-600 #Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Viewing #SunMoonCafé

Sun Link Sea Resort in Zhushan, Nantou, is not only a great place for hiking and forest bathing but also a prime spot for cherry blossom viewing! At an altitude of 1600 meters and covering an area of 40 hectares, the vast park is home to 1500 native Camellia Cherry Blossoms and Wushe Cherry Blossoms. Every year in February and March, the red and white blossoms bloom along the stream, reflecting on the lake and creating a picturesque scene. It is the only 'cherry blossom riverside' in Taiwan. Sun Link Sea boasts a variety of cherry blossom species. In addition to the native Camellia Cherry Blossoms, there are about 1000 pink Camellia Cherry Blossoms and 500 white Wushe Cherry Blossoms. Other species include Oshima Cherry Blossoms, Fugenzo Cherry Blossoms, and Weeping Cherry Blossoms. There are also tulips and peonies, which bloom around the same time as the cherry blossoms, creating a stunning display of flowers. Sun Link Sea is not far from Xitou, and cherry blossoms can be seen along the Sun Link Sea Highway. Driving there is more convenient. The entrance fee is 350 NTD, and parking costs 100 NTD. Visitors can take the park shuttle for free.

#SunMoonLake #SunMoonLakeQueensFort Hotel #FantasticFort Store #Formosan Culture Village 💞Recommended reasons: Does anyone have the same impression of Sun Moon Lake as I do, which is taking a boat tour around the lake and then going to Xuanguang Pier to eat grandma's tea eggs? This time, I will take you to ride an electric bike around the lake to experience the different beauty of Sun Moon Lake. 🗓️Itinerary: Day 1 Depart from Taoyuan➡️Send luggage at Queen's Castle CI to pick up entertainment tickets➡️Make pottery by yourself➡️Lunch at Zhonghua Thirteen Beef Noodles (large parking lot, friendly lady boss, delicious dumplings)➡️Rest at the hotel➡️Dinner at Lulu Zaza Parent-Child Cafe (there is a large game room on B1 diagonally opposite the hotel, the fried rice is delicious)➡️Walk and shop at Yida Shao Pier Day 2 Delicious hotel breakfast➡️Apply for CO to send luggage➡️Traveler bike additional charge to rent electric bike➡️Ride along the wooden plank road for about 3 minutes to the cable car station to take pictures➡️Canoeing for about 1 hour➡️Shuiwatou Trail to see the nine frogs➡️Eat lunch near Shezi Pier (7-11 is a good choice in hot weather😀)➡️Xiangshan Visitor Center➡️Xiangshan 270-degree viewing platform➡️See the Lalu Observation Deck➡️Enjoy the scenery along the way back to the hotel➡️Fantastic Castle CI➡️Dinner (take-out Penghu seafood porridge and house-style dumplings) Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel➡️CO luggage delivery➡️Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village (take the cable car directly to the highest point, transfer to Sun Moon Lake Cable Car to Ita Thao Cable Car Station to eat snacks, drink coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery, then return to Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village to watch the performance and walk down the mountain➡️Warm home

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The most famous inn in Cingjing Farm is The Old England. Its elegant English Tudor-style appearance makes you feel like you have come to an aristocratic manor in the Kingdom of England. It is so beautiful. The interior decoration of Old England can only be described as luxurious and noble. It is no different from the castle where royal nobles live, with crystal chandeliers, plush carpets, antique furnishings, leather sofas, and even the audio speakers are worth millions! Although it has been more than 15 years since it opened in 2009, its hardware and software facilities are still well maintained and have not lost their popularity at all. No wonder the room rates remain high. A superior double room with two meals costs NT$15,000 per night on weekdays, which is comparable to a five-star hotel. It is really quite noble. However, the room is simply luxurious. The space alone is 46 square meters, and it is divided into living room, living room, bathroom and other spaces. It is decorated with even a fireplace, which really has a super European feel. From the window you can overlook the green grass garden of Cingjing Farm and breathe in the fresh mountain air, which is very comfortable. Breakfast and dinner are also a major highlight. The exquisite presentation of French cuisine and the elegant English-style long table make the food taste instantly better. I really admire the effort put into creating the atmosphere in Old England, which makes people willing to spend money. #Cingjing Farm #Old England Manor

🗓️Itinerary: Higetsu-cho➡️Blue Castle x Juno French Dessert➡️Tori-gai Tea House➡️Feeling18 Chocolate Workshop Hizuki Town: There is a market to visit. The white building is designed with three floors. You can enjoy the mountain view. It is a relaxing and brisk pace. There were not many people when I went there, and it was very comfortable to visit. Blue Castle x Juno French Dessert: This is a place that requires a minimum consumption. The exterior design is very photogenic. You can park at Hizuki Town and walk up slowly ~ You will pass the visitor center and then to the Blue Castle ~ The desserts are quite delicious 😘 Torii Tea House: I have to say, it is a good place~ The food is delicious and unique😘 The environment is very clean, good for taking pictures, and you can rent kimonos👍 Feeling18: You can go buy the famous raw toast ~ but I personally don’t like spicy food 😅 There is an open box space outdoors! You can take a rest if you are tired. #Puli #Puli Attractions #Blue Castle #Torii Tea House #Feeling18 #Sun Moon Town #Nantou

For a one-night stay with two meals at Sun Moon Lake, we chose the Fleur de Chine Hotel, which offers an excellent lake view. The hotel's location is superb, with no other buildings around to obstruct the view. You can overlook the entire Sun Moon Lake and the lush forest. No wonder the hotel is always busy despite its high price. The hardware, software, and service quality are impeccable. We stayed in a 46-square-meter classic mountain view room, but we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a deluxe Japanese-style mountain and lake view room, probably because it was a weekday. Although the area is about the same, the layout and view are much more open. The Japanese tatami mats make the resting space larger and more leisurely. The room is a corner room, offering a panoramic view of the mountains and lake. It's fantastic! The main purpose of visiting Sun Moon Lake is to relax and vacation, so the comfort of the hotel is very important. Besides the great view, there is also a large bathtub for hot springs, as well as a balcony and lounge chairs. It's so comfortable that you don't want to leave the room. However, we still went cycling around the lake trail to get closer to nature. As for the room rates, the classic mountain view room with one night and two meals costs about 13,000 TWD. Considering the upgrade to the 17,000 TWD deluxe Japanese-style mountain and lake view room, the money spent is worth it. After all, it's a five-star hot spring hotel with a first-row lake view. Even in Japan, the price is about the same.

Spring in Aowanda without admiring the maple leaves? There are actually cherry blossoms in full bloom! Located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou, the Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area is over 2000 meters above sea level. Every year in February, at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the mountain cherry blossoms in the park quietly bloom. By the end of the month, the crimson sea of flowers is quite enchanting. Although it doesn't cover the entire mountain, the blue sky and green land as the background still make for great photos! The Aowanda park is not small, but due to the impact of previous typhoons, many trails have been closed or damaged. Currently, only the Forest Park Trail and the Bird Watching Trail are open, so there is a discount on the entrance fee. Additionally, the external roads are under repair with time restrictions, so the number of visitors does not affect the quality of flower viewing. You can still have a great time and take beautiful photos! ✓ Entrance fee: 150 NTD, free parking with electronic ticket. ✓ Transportation: National Highway No. 1 - Changhua System Interchange - National Highway No. 3 - Wufeng System Interchange - National Highway No. 6 - Puli End Interchange - Provincial Highway 14 - Da'an Road.

The beautiful scenery is as beautiful as a painting, no matter when you watch it❤️ Take a leisurely bath in the room, relax and enjoy the outdoor scenery~take a walk to adjust your life. I am not afraid of you being hungry here, but I am afraid that you will eat too much🤣🤣 Must make an appointment to participate~ Morning stretching yoga, relax your body and mind, coupled with the beautiful fairyland scenery, comfortable and enjoyable! Highly recommended👍👍 📍Address: Sun Moon Resort 🏖️ Facilities👏👏 Infinity pool, gym, mahjong room..... #Sun Moon Lake Accommodation #Sun Moon Resort #Sun Moon Lake #Fairyland Scenery #Relax your mind #Must come once in a lifetime #Remember to bring your swimsuit Leisurely bathing in the room, relaxing Leisurely bathing in the room, relaxing

Xitou Monster Village is not just a quaint town with a strong Japanese atmosphere, but also a place filled with exciting street performances that surprise visitors at every turn! Whether it's actors dressed as monsters, interactive performances, or humorous magic shows, both adults and children will be captivated and filled with laughter. Perfect for family fun and romantic dates! Kids can explore monster-themed decorations and find hidden fun ornaments, while couples can stroll along streets adorned with Japanese lanterns and soak in the exotic ambiance. 📍Xitou Monster Village 🏡 Address: No. 2-3, Xingshan Road, Neihu Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County ⏰ Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

When I came to Sun Moon Lake, although I had visited this beautiful lake and mountains many times, this was the first time I climbed the Ci'en Pagoda. Going up the revolving staircase, every step is filled with anticipation, until the moment you reach the top of the tower, the magnificent scenery instantly comes into view - a 360-degree view of Sun Moon Lake, and the picture of the lake and mountains intertwined is so beautiful that it takes your breath away. This shocking experience made me list Ci'en Pagoda as a must-visit attraction in Sun Moon Lake without hesitation! If you are also planning a trip to Nantou, this place is definitely worth a visit again and again! 📍Ci En Pagoda Address: Riyue Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County Address: Huanhu Road, Yuchi Township, Nantou County Opening hours: 09:00-16:30 Tickets: Free admission Note: Free parking is available. #Nantou Attractions #Sun Moon Lake #Cien Pagoda #Must-visit Nantou #Taiwan Secret Places #Climb High and See Far #Travel Recommendations #February2025