Sun Moon Lake | Kuo Chung Hotel blog
Dearreader:ThisarticlecontainslinkstoproductsandservicesthatImaybecompensatedfor,atnoextracosttoyou.SunMoonLake,NantouisTaiwan’slargestlakeand,with6millionvisitorsayear,alsooneofTaiwan’smostpopularscenicattractions[1],alongwithAlishan[2]andTarokoGorge[3].WhatisSunMoonLakefamousfor?SunMoonLakeattractionssuchastheviewsfromWenwuTempleandSunMoonLakeRopeway,cherryblossomviewinginMarch[4]atFormosanAboriginalCultureVillage[5],localaboriginalculture,andlocallygrownblack...
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Sun Moon Lake, Nantou is Taiwan’s largest lake and, with 6 million visitors a year, also one of Taiwan’s most popular scenic attractions[1], along with Alishan[2] and Taroko Gorge[3].
What is Sun Moon Lake famous for? Sun Moon Lake attractions such as the views from Wenwu Temple and Sun Moon Lake Ropeway, cherry blossom viewing in March[4] at Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village[5], local aboriginal culture, and locally grown black tea are the big draws. Sun Moon Lake can feel crowded and touristy, but it’s also easy enough to avoid that with a bit of planning.
Below I’ll tell you my favorite places to stay and things to do at Sun Moon Lake, and help you plan your Sun Moon Lake itinerary. I’ve been to Sun Moon Lake six times in my 10 years in Taiwan, so apparently I have a soft spot for it. Sev...