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)

Where to Stay

Hotels in Sun Moon Lake & Taichung

Fleur de Chine Hotel

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★ 4.4 (2,500+)
NT$$$ · ~NT$7,000/night LakesideLuxuryViews

Elegant lakeside hotel with panoramic Sun Moon Lake views. Infinity pool, spa, and fine dining.

Book a lake-view room — the sunrise over the lake is unforgettable.

Shuei She Homestay Area

★ 4 (500+)
NT$ · ~NT$2,500/night BudgetNear lakeLocal feel

Various family-run guesthouses near Shuei She Visitor Center. Simple but cozy, with local hospitality.

Many include breakfast with local specialties. Book ahead in peak season.

Hotel National Taichung

★ 4.2 (1,800+)
NT$$ · ~NT$3,500/night City centreModernTHSR accessible

Well-located hotel in Taichung city centre. Clean, modern rooms and good transport links.

If spending a night in Taichung city before heading south.

Where to Eat

Restaurants in Sun Moon Lake & Taichung

Chun Shui Tang

★ 4.3 (3,000+)
NT$ Bubble teaOriginatorTaiwanese tea

The tea house that claims to have invented bubble tea in 1983. The original Taichung location.

Must try Pearl milk tea (the original!) and their sun cake set

09:00–22:00 daily

Miyahara

★ 4.4 (5,000+)
NT$$ Ice creamPastriesHistoric building

A former eye hospital transformed into a jaw-dropping ice cream and pastry shop. The architecture alone is worth the visit.

Must try Ice cream in a waffle cone with toppings — try taro, sun cake, or oolong flavours

10:00–21:00 daily