Sun Moon Lake 日月潭 Boat Ride

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There are several ways to explore Sun Moon Lake.
You could hop on the official tourism bus which circles the island, or rent a bicycle to explore the scenic surroundings. Or you could opt for boat rides.

If you're pressed for time, the boat ride is a good idea. Boats will reach the different piers in intervals of 20-30 minutes. I can't think of a suitable comparison, it's similar to island hopping. In this case, lake hopping.

Laurel Villa 桂月村民宿, Sun Moon Lake 日月潭

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Laurel Villa 桂月村民宿 is a minsu that came highly recommended by TripAdvisor users. Without hesitation, we knew that this would be the best choice. And we were right!

Firstly, it's located in an extremely convenient spot. It's just right opposite the Shueishe Pier. Imagine staying so close at a fraction of the price. Of course, we did not have lake views but who needs it when you can walk right across the street to see it?

There are also scores of shops and restaurants along the same stretch.

From Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) to CingJing (清境)

There are several ways to travel from Sun Moon Lake to CingJing, Taiwan.

Although both are located in the Nantou vicinity, the distance between those 2 places are quite far apart.

1. Taxi / Cab

The most convenient option would, of course, be by taxi or cab.

Downside is that this option would be expensive unless if you have a group of people traveling together to share the expenses.

Taxis can be found near the Shuishe Pier of Sun Moon Lake. Alternatively, if you spent a night in one of the minshus around this area, you could ask the owner or minshu operator to call a cab.