Nantou Attraction Tickets: Your Booking Guide

Taiwan’s mountain heart—from Sun Moon Lake to misty cedar forests—Nantou’s nature highlights in one guide.

Popular Nantou Attractions & Activities

Sun Moon Lake Boat Pass

Cruise Taiwan’s most iconic lake—Shuishe, Ita Thao, and Syuanguang piers in one loop.

From NT$ 300

Sun Moon Lake Bicycle Rental

Ride the lakeside path—named among the world’s most beautiful cycling routes by CNN.

From NT$ 200

Xitou Nature Education Area

Towering forest and crisp air—a classic summer escape and family-friendly hike.

From NT$ 200

Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area

Highland forest gardens with seasonal blooms—hydrangea and peony seasons are especially dramatic.

From NT$ 300

Practical Nantou Travel Tips

Getting around

Nantou has no regular train service—express buses from Taichung serve Sun Moon Lake and Xitou. Driving or chartering a car is the most flexible option.

Best time to visit

Great year-round: spring flowers and wisteria, cool summer forests, autumn maples, winter hot springs. The Sun Moon Lake mass swim is held each Mid-Autumn Festival.

Suggested itineraries

Two days at Sun Moon Lake: Day 1 boat and lakeside walks; Day 2 bike the ring route.
One day Xitou plus Shanlinxi: forest bathing in the morning, flowers in the afternoon.
Cingjing Farm plus Hehuan Mountain: sheep shows, stargazing, and sunrise viewpoints.