Not too far from Taichung, you’ll find the famous Sun Moon Lake. The lake is located in Nantou County. It is the largest freshwater lake in Taiwan. It is a combination of two lakes, one of which is shaped like the sun and the other shaped like the moon. That’s how it was given the name Sun Moon Lake. This lake and the surrounding area are very beautiful. What’s more, the weather is pleasant all year round. It is home to the Thao tribe. It’s not too surprising that indigenous people established communities here. Nowadays, you can enjoy the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake and experience some indigenous culture at the same time.
In recent years, new hotels have been built to replace the old ones. Walking and cycling paths have also been constructed along with new boating facilities. Boating is a popular activity for tourists. Boats can be rented in Shuishe Village. Visitors can also explore Lalu Island in the center of the lake. If going solo isn’t your thing, it’s possible to take organized tours of the lake. Most tours visit all the sights and some of them even include birdwatching. It is possible to travel around by bus, but it can be a little slow sometimes. Other travel options include renting a car or bicycle.
Swimming in Sun Moon Lake is forbidden. It is only allowed once a year for the Sun Moon Lake Swimming Festival. Every September, people from all around Taiwan jump in and try to swim to the other side. Of course, you have to be a very good swimmer to make it across.
If you want to see how Taiwan’s indigenous peoples used to live, then visit the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. It offers an opportunity to learn about traditional buildings, folk art, customs, and tribal dancing. It also gives visitors the rare opportunity to taste traditional indigenous food.
There are several other interesting places to see around Sun Moon Lake, such as Peacock Garden, the indigenous Dehua Community , Cien Pagoda and many beautiful temples.
If you visit during the summer, you may get a chance to see the Thao tribe’s Full Moon Harvest Festival. This event takes place over the course of several days.
This is where I've always wanted to visit. However, it is kinda far away from Taipei city. There are several hotels have recommended in sun moon lake. But most of them are expensive. Here I'm gonna recommend you (if you come visit here) a route: You can visit sun moon lake a day and get back to a nearby spot: Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, an amusement park where is also in Nantou County. If you visit these spots in Spring, you will be able to see "Sakura" and its famous for the sight of cherry blossoms at night.
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