Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake

Located in Nantou, the Sun Moon Lake is one of the most notable attractions in Taiwan. The name of Sun Moon Lake comes from its shape like a round Sun and western part like a crescent moon. The Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains and precious ecosystems, with Lalu Island in the center of the lake. Other than magnificent sceneries of Sun Moon Lake, visitors may enjoy breathtaking views from different angles at the hiking trails that are surrounded by mountains. In addition, various carnivals and events are often held here at the Sun Moon Lake. You may enjoy fireworks and concerts to enrich your Taiwan travel!
 

Lushan Hot Spring

Lushan Hot Spring

Taiwan has always been well-known for her hot spring resources. Located in Nantou County, Lushan Hot Spring is one of the four most famous hot springs in Taiwan. The Lushan Hot Spring has its water resources from both Mahaipu River and Taluowan River. Being a carbonic sodium spring with an average temperature at 87 degrees Celsius, the Lushan Hot Spring is capable for both bathing and drinking. Apart from the precious hot spring resource, visitors are invited to Lushan Hot Spring area for amazing views of cherry blossoms. With precious hot spring resource and beautiful flowers, Lushan Hot Spring will be an excellent place for your Nantou Travel!

Hsitou Forest Recreation Area

Other notable Nantou Attractions

Nantou County is enriched not only by the famous Sun Moon Lake, and well-known Lushan Hot Spring, but also enriched by other must-see attractions that you would not want to miss. You are invited to visit Chingjing Farm, a group of highland farm located at Len-ai Village in Nantou; Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, a renowned complex amusement park with cultural aboriginal exhibitions; Hsitou Forest Recreation Area, an experimental forest of National Taiwan University with beautiful nature sceneries and many other tourism sites that you would linger on.