Our view of Taichung

Our view of Taichung

Monday, February 21, 2011

Sun Moon Lake

A tunnel on the way to Sun Moon Lake



Sun Moon Lake is a must see if you are visiting Central Taiwan.  The lake is very large, set in the mountains, and is a beautiful aqua blue color.  A ferry boat will take you around the lake to three different locations.  The first stop takes you to a Gondola ride and butterfly park.  The Gondala is very high up and will take you over two mountains and eventually stop at an amusment park.  The butterfly park is full of beautiful paths and walkways and various flowers and bushes that attract the butterflies. 





Two women riding across from us on the gondola

View from the Gondola


The second stop takes you to a temple situated up in the mountain.  While we were there we purchased a local favorite, hard boiled eggs boiled in tea.  They were surprisingly very good! 






The final stop is in the main part of Sun Moon Lake where you can enjoy restaurants and shopping.

Lilly in front of a ferry boat

On the ferry ride

A view of the walking paths around the lake

Huge nets of Koi and goldfish were set up at every dock
  
Andrew trying on a traditional Chinese hat

1 comment:

  1. How cool! What an experience! If my hubby and I ever get enough money and time off work we're going there!! It's beautiful! Your blog is now one I'm going to follow! Mine is just starting and I may have questions. I'm so jealous of your family right now! Best wishes! Lisa

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