Sun Moon Lake

► Meihe Garden

A former military police station at the entrance of the Hanbi Trail has been turned into an attractive viewing spot after the 921 earthquake. 'Mei' and 'He' mean respectively 'plum' and 'water lily', which stand for resilience and integrity, symbols of the military police.

► Hanbi Hiking Trail

The length of this trail is about 1.5 kilometers and all of the steps are made of red bricks. Muller's Barbet and many other birds can be seen along this trail in the morning. Walking down to the pier, you will find the enchanting scenery of the Lalu Island in the middle of the lake and the Cih-en Pagoda on a distant mountain.

► Shueishe Pier

The pier of Sun Moon Lake with its breathtaking view; a super popular place to make wedding pictures!

► Ita Thao and Ita Thao Lakeside Trail

Ita Thao is called Barawbaw in thao language. The Han people call it North Cave. It was named Te Hua village after the restoration of Taiwan, and is under the administration of Yuchi. Barawbaw is the last residence of the thao people at Sun Moon Lake. On account of the continuous stream of tourists, many Han people moved here to go into trade. Therefore, Ita Thao becomes the most populous area around the Sun Moon Lake. There are stores, restaurants, and hotels in the village. Also the thao people establishes the "thao Cultural Village" for tourists to appreciate the traditional culture, songs, and dancing of the thao tribe. The harvest ceremony, the most important and splendid ceremony among all the others held during the year, is held every year during August in lunar calendar. If you visit Ita Thao during this month, you will have the chance to appreciate the culture of thao people. Barawbaw(Ita Thao) is the entrance to the Shuishe Mountain.

► Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway is one of the best places (if not the best place) to get a view of the breathtaking scenery that encompasses the region. Board the colorful baskets on the ropeway and watch as the land gives way to unveil the sight of a crystal blue lake.​

► Tutingzai Hiking Trail

This trail is lined with many signboards that explain the Thao culture. At the end of the trail is a viewing structure, from where one can look south, north, and west to the distant mountains and nearby waters.

► Syuentzang Temple

Xuanzang Temple is an imitation of Tang-style architecture, Biwa Zhuzhu, quaint and quiet, and the environment is quiet and has a graceful and graceful Chinese garden; before the Sun Moon Lake, after the Qinglong Mountain, the geography surveyor called the temple a "green dragon play pearl" Baodi is the best place to worship the top bones of Xuan Zang master. The Xuanzang Mage Cultural Relics Memorial Hall was opened for viewing on March 28, 103.​

► Ci En Pagoda

Ci-en Pagoda is located on Sha Ba Lan Mountain near Sun Moon Lake. It was built by Chiang Kai-Shek in memory of his mother in 1971. The construction was very difficult because the materials had to be shipped over the lake and moved up the mountain. The Ci-en Pagoda is 46 meters in height and has become the famous landmark of Sun Moon Lake. Surrounding the tower are beautiful plants and trees and there are stone tables and chairs for visitors to take a rest. The Ci-en Pagoda overlooks Lalu Island and Sun Moon Lake.

► Wenwu Temple

Wenwu Temple is located at the shoulder of mountain where is on the north of Sun Moon Lake. It was built in 1938. People worried the water of Sun Moon Lake might cover Longfeng Temple and Ihuatang of Shuishotsun, they built Wenwu Temple. The Wenwu Temple is 2 (Longfeng Temple and Ihuatang) in 1. It was rebuilt in 1969. Its gate is face to the north. People pray the Civil Saint of Confucius, the Military Saint of Guangong, and the Established God of two temples at the Wenwu Temple. The temple is popular among students.

► Tutingzai Hiking Trail

This trail is lined with many signboards that explain the Thao culture. At the end of the trail is a viewing structure, from where one can look south, north, and west to the distant mountains and nearby waters.

► Syuentzang Temple

Xuanzang Temple is an imitation of Tang-style architecture, Biwa Zhuzhu, quaint and quiet, and the environment is quiet and has a graceful and graceful Chinese garden; before the Sun Moon Lake, after the Qinglong Mountain, the geography surveyor called the temple a "green dragon play pearl" Baodi is the best place to worship the top bones of Xuan Zang master. The Xuanzang Mage Cultural Relics Memorial Hall was opened for viewing on March 28, 103.​

► Ci En Pagoda

Ci-en Pagoda is located on Sha Ba Lan Mountain near Sun Moon Lake. It was built by Chiang Kai-Shek in memory of his mother in 1971. The construction was very difficult because the materials had to be shipped over the lake and moved up the mountain. The Ci-en Pagoda is 46 meters in height and has become the famous landmark of Sun Moon Lake. Surrounding the tower are beautiful plants and trees and there are stone tables and chairs for visitors to take a rest. The Ci-en Pagoda overlooks Lalu Island and Sun Moon Lake.

► Ita Thao and Ita Thao Lakeside Trail

Ita Thao is called Barawbaw in thao language. The Han people call it North Cave. It was named Te Hua village after the restoration of Taiwan, and is under the administration of Yuchi. Barawbaw is the last residence of the thao people at Sun Moon Lake. On account of the continuous stream of tourists, many Han people moved here to go into trade. Therefore, Ita Thao becomes the most populous area around the Sun Moon Lake. There are stores, restaurants, and hotels in the village. Also the thao people establishes the "thao Cultural Village" for tourists to appreciate the traditional culture, songs, and dancing of the thao tribe. The harvest ceremony, the most important and splendid ceremony among all the others held during the year, is held every year during August in lunar calendar. If you visit Ita Thao during this month, you will have the chance to appreciate the culture of thao people. Barawbaw(Ita Thao) is the entrance to the Shuishe Mountain.

► Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway is one of the best places (if not the best place) to get a view of the breathtaking scenery that encompasses the region. Board the colorful baskets on the ropeway and watch as the land gives way to unveil the sight of a crystal blue lake.

► Wenwu Temple

Wenwu Temple is located at the shoulder of mountain where is on the north of Sun Moon Lake. It was built in 1938. People worried the water of Sun Moon Lake might cover Longfeng Temple and Ihuatang of Shuishotsun, they built Wenwu Temple. The Wenwu Temple is 2 (Longfeng Temple and Ihuatang) in 1. It was rebuilt in 1969. Its gate is face to the north. People pray the Civil Saint of Confucius, the Military Saint of Guangong, and the Established God of two temples at the Wenwu Temple. The temple is popular among students.

► Bamboo Rock Garden

The Bamboo Rock Garden is situated at the top of a small hill. While there’s a tiny shrine next to the parking lot at the base of the hill, there’s noting interesting to see inside, so just head up the hill to the garden. At the top of the hill you’ll be rewarded with a tranquil garden dotted by rocks arranged in a zen-like fashion and, of course, hundreds of bamboo trees. It’s a great place to have a rest in the shade of the trees, take some cool photos, mediate on the beauty of nature and, why not, sit on the pebble wall and listen to the grass grow. After you’ve had your enlightenment, you can go for a hike up a marked trail among the bamboo trees. In addition, you can visit the Ecological Learning Center and find out more about the different species of bamboos specific to this area.

- Cycle round one of the best bike paths in the world: It is about 30km with hills and will take 3-4 hours with stops at few of the attractions along the way. A local guide will follow you and show the paths.
 

- Cable car overlooking the lake: On a good day you can enjoy a stunning views of the lake with the trip taking about 7 minutes each way, however in peak times the wait can be hours.
- Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village
- Boat tour (Shueishe, Ita Thao and Xuanguang Temple piers)
- Carton King, where everything from utensils to furniture are made from carton boxes.
- Visit Ita Thao: is the origin of Thao people; it is believed that their ancestors, originally from Alishan, chased a white deer to a faraway lake where they found an abundance of fish. They returned to their homeland, bro ught the whole tribe, and decided to settle down at Sun Moon Lake, as we call it today. Although tribal life is almost extinct now, a visit to Ita Thao allows you to experience the aboriginal culture and you get to taste delicious aboriginal food too.
 

- Antique Assam Tea Farm: Shuili Snake Kiln is the town where remains the eldest tradition of kiln-making. There is a biggest kiln work which is in the Guinness Book of Records by the size of 6.68 meters.
 - Stand up Paddling (SUP) on the lake;
- Paragliding in PULI.