sun moon lake

introduce

Sun Moon Lake is almost synonymous with Taiwan's scenery. It is located in Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is a natural lake in Taiwan. It is surrounded by mountains, lush forests, crystal clear pools, clear to the bottom, visibility of more than 10 meters. There are small islands emerging in the lake, forming a beautiful landscape of "green mountains surrounded by clear water, bright pools surrounded by green pearls". The small island is named Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is shaped like a full sun, and the southern half of the lake is shaped like a crescent moon. Hence the name Sun Moon Lake.

Only by boating on the lake and getting close to the water can you fully appreciate the beauty of Sun Moon Lake in the morning and evening. There are many ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Yachting around the lake, Sun Moon Lake cable car, Sun Moon Lake bicycle path around the lake, and walking trails around the lake are all good choices. There are three cruise ship terminals in Sun Moon Lake, Shuishe Wharf, Ita Thao Wharf and Xuanguang Wharf. You can choose forward or reverse routes to cycle among the three terminals. The basic attractions of Sun Moon Lake are mainly concentrated at Xuanguang Wharf. The wharf is located at the foot of Xuanguang Temple, which is closer to Lalu Island in the lake. Behind Xuanguang Temple, there is a green dragon trail leading directly to Xuanzang Temple, where flowers and trees are planted everywhere, and the environment is quiet and elegant. After passing the Xuanzang Temple and going up is one of the landmarks of Sun Moon Lake - Ci'en Pagoda, where you can enjoy the entire Sun Moon Lake. Opposite Xuanguang Wharf is the Shuishe Wharf. After landing, you will find the Hanbi Trail. Walk eastward to Wenwu Temple, walk westward to the Maolai Mountain Trail, and then walk to the Maoluo Mountain Viewing Platform, which echoes the Ci’en Pagoda. Here you can also enjoy the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake, and you can also overlook the Jiufen Ershan Mountain. This is also a good place to watch the sunrise at Sun Moon Lake. Not far from the east side of Xuanguang Wharf is Yidashao Wharf, where there is a Shuishe Dashan Trail. If you have good foot strength, you can walk along this trail all the way to the north, you can go to Shuiwatou Trail, Dazhu Lake Trail, and then to Songbaizhai Trail to Wenwu Temple.

The Sun Moon Lake cable car is located on the east side of Sun Moon Lake. It runs between the Ita Thao Tribe and the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, passing two higher peaks of Mount Buji in the middle. Along the way, you can enjoy the panorama of the entire Sun Moon Lake. If you enter Sun Moon Lake from Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, you can take the Sun Moon Lake cable car for free, and you don't need to buy another ticket. After arriving at the Ita Thao tribe in Sun Moon Lake, you can go west along the Shuishe Dashan Trail to the Tutingzai Trail, and then visit Xuanzang Temple and Xuanguang Temple. Or continue to take a cruise ship at Xuanguang Wharf to visit the opposite shore. The starting point of the Sun Moon Lake Bikeway is located at Xuanguang Temple, and it is about 8 kilometers from the Huantan No. 1 Tunnel to the Mingtan outlet. On the way, you can overlook the Toushe Basin in the south and the Qinglong Mountains in the north, which is the choice for cyclists to travel freely.

In addition, every spring, here is the most well-known place for viewing cherry blossoms in Sun Moon Lake. In spring, the cherry blossoms along the roads are in full bloom, creating a colorful scene. When it comes to Sun Moon Lake, apart from the scenery, the most impressive ones are the "Ten Thousands of People Swimming Through Sun Moon Lake" and "Water Fireworks Festival". These two events are listed as the three major annual events of Sun Moon Lake along with the Cherry Blossom Season. Every year on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Sun Moon Lake Scenic Spot Management Office and stores are busy preparing for this important event.

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