Sun Moon Lake
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Highlights
- Taiwan's largest and most iconic lake, framed by forested mountain peaks and shaped like a sun and crescent moon — a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty.
- Explore the lake by ferry between Shuishe, Xuanzang Temple, and Itashao piers, enjoying panoramic water-level views of the surrounding mountain scenery.
- Cycle the full 33 km lakeside trail, one of Taiwan's most celebrated cycling routes, passing scenic viewpoints, villages, and forested hillside stretches.
- Discover the indigenous Thao culture at Itashao village, the sacred Lalu Island, Wenwu Temple, and Ci'en Pagoda overlooking the entire lake.
- Ride the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway for aerial views above the lake, connecting to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village park on the mountain above.
About this experience
What to expect
• Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. The lake is crystal clear, with visibility reaching over 10 meters.
• There are many ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Taking a yacht around the lake, the Sun Moon Lake cable car, the Sun Moon Lake bicycle path around the lake, and the lake trail are all good options.
• Every spring, the cherry blossoms along the road are in full bloom, presenting a colorful scene
△ Sun Moon Lake is a vast lake, and the peaks reflected in the lake look like a beautiful scene in a painting. There is a small island in the pond, which looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance, so it is called "Pearl Island" and is now also called Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is round like the sun, and the southern half of the lake is curved like a crescent moon. This is where the name Sun Moon Lake comes from.
△ The Sun Moon Lake Lake Route has been hailed by CNN as one of the most beautiful bicycle lanes in the world. Whether you are traveling with friends, a couple on a date, or a family trip, you must ride a bicycle when visiting Sun Moon Lake and enjoy the freedom and comfort of the lake.
△ Enjoy the entire lake tour to appreciate the scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the mountains, with the captain’s warm service and on-board guided tour. Along the way, you can overlook Lalu Island, Sun Moon Resort, Lalu Island, Ci'en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple, water boat house, four-handed hanging net, cable car station, Sun Moon Lake outlet, and Wenwu Temple.
△ Sun Moon Lake Cable Car - overlooking the 360-degree view of the lake and mountains of Sun Moon Lake. If there is enough water, you may also have the opportunity to see the foggy and fairyland-like dreamy scenery.
Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.
What's included
- Taichung-Sun Moon Lake round-trip bus ticket
- Sun Moon Lake cruise ticket
- Sun Moon Lake electric pedal boat experience
- Sun Moon Lake cable car round-trip ticket
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village ticket
- Sun Moon Lake bicycle full-day rental
- Crystal Restaurant or Denglu Street NT$50 coupon
- Nantou Tourism Factory Store gift
Not included
- All personal expenses and expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
- Other fees
Things to note
- We are not responsible for any vehicles, vehicle parts, or items left inside
- Prohibited items include dangerous objects that may cause disturbance or inconvenience to other visitors, such as alcohol bottles, firecrackers, and laser pointers.
- Redemption time: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Redemption location: Taiwan Mochi Theme Park Tourist Factory (Address: No. 3, Ziqiang 3rd Road, Nantou City, Nantou County)
- Please do not leave valuables in your car
- Operating hours may also be adjusted due to weather conditions, power outages, system maintenance, and other situations
- Address: No. 45 Jintian Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
- For more information, please refer to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village park rules.
- Please refer to the ride opening hours
- Any changes to operating hours will be based on on-site notices or official website announcements.
- This is a full admission ticket; please purchase other ticket types on-site.
- If supplies run out, it will be replaced with 1 pack of jelly (random flavor).
- The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway is a complimentary add-on and must be used on the same day as the admission ticket
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- Redemption Time: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: Please present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the e-ticket redemption counter, use the self-service ticket redemption machine to redeem your admission ticket, and then present the admission ticket to scan the QR code at t
- This activity is not recommended for those with illnesses (such as high blood pressure, epilepsy), pregnant women, or seniors.
- In addition to the start and end times announced by county or city governments in accordance with the "Regulations on Suspension of Work and Classes Due to Natural Disasters," or when the management unit determines that partial or full closure is necessar
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
- This activity is suitable for stroller and wheelchair users
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- Sun Moon Lake Ropeway Station may extend its operating hours to accommodate large activities (such as the Cherry Blossom Festival)
- Validity period: This voucher is valid from Jan 1, 2025 12:00 AM to Dec 31, 2025 11:59 PM.
- How to redeem
- Nantou tourist factory visitor gift redemption instructions: You can collect 1 visitor gift from each of the following 5 tourist factories.
- Redemption time: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (closed on Wednesdays)
- Children under 3 years old or shorter than 100 cm can enter for free with proof and parental accompaniment. (According to the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications: The guardian-to-child ratio for children under 3 should be 1
- No refunds will be accepted after the product has been redeemed and used.
- Additional Notes
- All tickets offer unlimited access to attractions, with all rides free to use, except for food and beverage consumption and some clearly marked paid items.
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- If you have participated in 1 activity, entered 1 attraction, or used 1 ticket, refunds will not be accepted.
- The organizer also retains the right to modify, terminate, or change activity details as needed
- •Jijibanana Jiyuanguo Sightseeing Factory/Farm: 1 random pack of Uncle Banana Chips in five flavors (classic sea salt, black pepper, wasabi, roasted chicken, or spicy hot pot)
- If the cable car service is temporarily suspended for any reason, no compensation or refund will be provided.
- Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- If the cable car service is temporarily suspended for any reason, no compensation or refund will be provided.
- Opening hours
- This ticket is only applicable for individual travelers and not for group tours using coaches or larger vehicles.
- Redemption method: Present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the store for staff verification to redeem your welcome gift.
- Other concession tickets must be purchased on-site with proof: seniors aged 65 and above, pregnant women, individuals with disability certificates plus one necessary companion, children aged 3–6 (or those taller than 100 cm but under 120 cm if unable to p
- It cannot be used on separate days
- This also applies to junior high school students and above, high school and college students, as well as elementary school students under 12 (or those taller than 120 cm but under 150 cm if unable to provide proof).
- No refund will be issued if the voucher/ticket has been redeemed or expired.
- The parking cleaning fee covers site cleaning and maintenance
- Redemption location: Cotton Home Textile Culture Museum (No. 12, Yanping 1st Road, Zhushan Township, Nantou County)
- Redemption method: Present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the store for staff verification to redeem your welcome gift.
- •Caimianju Bedding Culture Museum: Experience creative DIY handicrafts
- Redemption location: Bencao Natural Tourist Factory (Address: No. 18 Chenggong Road, Jiji Township, Nantou County)
- •Taiwan Mochi Theme Park Tourist Factory: Mainly giving away collectible figurine tin boxes
- Redemption method: Present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the store for staff verification to redeem your welcome gift.
- Then proceed to the 3F cable car boarding platform and scan the QR Code at the gate to enter.
- Important Notes
- Redemption Time: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Please check the official Facebook event page for updates before departure, as no separate notifications will be provided.
- Redemption method: Present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the store for staff verification to redeem your welcome gift.
- Amusement facilities have height restrictions or require adult accompaniment
- Redemption location: Jijibanana Jiyuanguo Sightseeing Factory/Farm (Address: No. 38, Daping Lane, Jiji Township, Nantou County 552)
- Sun Moon Lake Ropeway Station: Please present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the self-service ticket redemption machine on the 2F service counter to redeem your admission ticket
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- In case of force majeure factors such as weather, the park will separately announce its opening/closing times.
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
- Sat & Sun: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
- • Herbal Natural Biotechnology Park: Herbal Amino Acid Hand Wash 30ml Travel Pack
- Photography is allowed on-site, but commercial photography and live streaming are strictly prohibited.
- •Guobao Huanjiao Sightseeing Factory: 1 bottle of Kombucha or 1 bottle of Organic Jabuticaba Small Molecule or 1 sharing pack of Organic Jabuticaba Enzyme Dried Fruit
- The admission voucher can be used at any time within the validity period
- Redemption location: Guobao Huanjiao Sightseeing Factory (Address: No. 15, Xianan Lane, Zhuge Village, Puli Township, Nantou County)
- Factory tour souvenir gift, one per store (redeem during the store's designated exchange hours)
- Redemption method: Present your e-voucher (QR Code) at the store for staff verification to redeem your welcome gift.
- We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Parking cleaning fees must be paid separately: TWD 30 for motorcycles, TWD 120 for small and large vehicles.
- One ticket per person, valid for one use only
- For minor adjustments to operating hours, please follow the announcements at the ticket office.
- Please exchange the voucher for a physical ticket.
- Latest admission time: 15:00
- The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway is a complimentary add-on, and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village reserves the right to terminate this offer
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village reserves the right to terminate this complimentary offer
- Please refer to the park's regulations.
- Cancellation policy
- Redemption time: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Frequently asked questions
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