Asia · Lake
Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan's largest lake, ringed by a cycling path and tea plantations.

- Place
- Nantou · Taiwan · TW
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Lake
- ID
- DST-0167
Why go
Taiwan's largest lake, ringed by a cycling path and tea plantations.
The lakeside cycle route is regularly rated among the world's most scenic. Indigenous Thao culture and high-mountain tea are the other draws.
Signature experiences
- Lakeside cycling loop
- Wenwu Temple and the ropeway
- Assam tea plantations at Yuchi
Interest tags
cyclinglakenatureteaphotography
Good for
CyclistsCouplesFamilies
Pairs well with
Best months
Oct-Dec · Mar-May
Avoid months
Jul-Sep (typhoon)
Ideal stay
2 days

Nearest airport
RMQ · Taichung
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
TW


