Aug 29–31 · 2nights

Sun Moon Lake & Taichung

Mountain lake serenity and creative culture

Overview

Sun Moon Lake & Taichung at a glance

Attractions, hotels and restaurants — all on one map.

Attractions Hotels Restaurants
Day by Day

The itinerary

Day 8 Aug 29 (Fri)

Hualien to Sun Moon Lake

  • Morning TRA train from Hualien to Taichung (~3.5 hours)
  • Bus from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake (~1.5 hours) ↗
  • Check into lakeside accommodation
  • Afternoon cycling around Sun Moon Lake — rent bikes near Shuei She pier (~30 km loop or partial) Map
  • Visit Wenwu Temple — grand lakeside temple dedicated to Confucius and Guan Yu Map
  • Evening stroll and dinner at Ita Thao Village — indigenous Thao street food Map
Day 9 Aug 30 (Sat)

Sun Moon Lake & Taichung

  • Early morning walk to Ci En Pagoda for panoramic lake views Map
  • Take the Sun Moon Lake ferry — hop between piers and enjoy the scenery
  • Bus back to Taichung city (~1.5 hours)
  • Visit Miyahara for ice cream in the stunning restored building Map
  • Optional: Rainbow Village — a former military village painted by a 96-year-old veteran Map
  • Bubble tea at Chun Shui Tang — the birthplace of bubble tea
  • Evening at Feng Chia Night Market — the largest night market in Taiwan Map
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Take the THSR (High Speed Rail) from Taichung to Tainan (~45 min)