Round-the-lake Route, Sun Moon Lake Bikeway
Located in Yuchi Township, Nantou county, Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains. For economic development, Sun Moon Lake diverted water from the upper reaches of the Zhuoshui creek as a source of hydroelectric power. After the dam was built and expanded, it settled on its current appearance. After the lake expanded, it was bounded by Lalu Island, the holy land of the ancestors of the Thao people who lived here for generations. One side is shaped like a "sun" and the other side is shaped like a "moon", so it is called Sun Moon Lake. Because Sun Moon Lake has a bicycle path system around the lake, tourists who come here often ride bicycles on the lakeside. The suitable temperature and the calm, beautiful lake surface are pleasing to the eye, and in some areas the evaluation is very high. Therefore, CNNGO (a life and travel website affiliated with CNN) selected it as one of the top ten most beautiful bicycle paths in the world. Because the beauty of Sun Moon Lake is formed by the intersection of mountains and rivers, in the early morning, the lake is often covered with a layer of mist, and sometimes the mist pours in over the mountains from the surrounding mountains, which can be said to be the most beautiful moment. You might consider staying in one of the many hotels — if you step on the pedal early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful views of Sun Moon Lake. This tour starts from the busiest Shuishe Pier and goes clockwise along the lakeside roads and bicycle paths to Sun Moon Lake. Along the way, you can pass Wenwu Temple, Shuiwatou Hiking Trail, Ita Thao, Syuentzang Temple, Ci'en Pagoda, Crescent Bay, Yuetan Trail, Xiangshan Visitor Center, Shuishe Dam and other scenic spots, all good places worth visiting one by one at a slow pace.