Splendid Lakes & Mountains ~ Sun Moon Lake Leisure + New Central Cross-Island Highway Hidden Spots 2-Day Tour
Immerse yourself in Taiwan's most classic lake and mountain scenery and hidden high-mountain highway gems. In just two days, you'll take in the magnificent landscapes of "Sun Moon Lake Roam" and the "Yushan New Central Cross-Island Highway."
Day 1 begins with a departure from Taichung. Your first stop is Shang Fu Yu Black Tea Manor, where you'll experience a DIY tea seedling moss ball workshop and soak in the leisurely pace of the tea country. Afterward, head to Sun Moon Lake for a boat tour, connecting Shuishe Pier, Xuanguang Temple, and Ita Thao, allowing you to admire the layered mountains and cultural settlements along the lake from a unique waterside perspective. In the afternoon, cycle along a section of the Sun Moon Lake cycling path (Shuishe Pier - Xiangshan) on an electric bicycle, a route recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful. Near the Xiangshan Visitor Center, you'll get up close to the stunning lake scenery at a comfortable pace.
Day 2 delves deep into the hidden gems of the Yushan New Central Cross-Island Highway. Along the way, you'll visit Shuili Magpie Bridge, the Yushan Peak Viewing Area, the iconic Couple Trees, and the Tataka Visitor Center, experiencing the high-altitude vistas and refreshing forest air of "Taiwan's most spectacular highway." Finally, make a stop at the Xinyi Township Market (Plum Dream Factory) to pick up some souvenirs before returning to Taichung, filled with cherished memories of mountains and lakes.
Day 1
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Depart fromTaichung Station / HSR Taichung Station. -
10:00–12:00 Shang Fuyu Black Tea Manor – Tea Seed Moss Ball DIY (120 min) -
Lunch (Shang Fuyu individual hotpot) (60 min) -
Sun Moon Lake Boat Tour (Shuishe Pier & Xuanguang Temple & Ita Thao) (150 min) -
Sun Moon Lake Cycling (Shuishe Pier → Xiangshan) (60 min) -
Return to hotel/B&B for overnight
【Alternative Route】
Day 1 HSR Taichung Station → Hugosum Black Tea Tourism Factory DIY → Lunch (Ita Thao, at own expense) → Sun Moon Lake Ropeway + Lake Loop → hotel
Day 2
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08:30 Meet & depart -
08:30–12:00 Yushan New Central Cross-island Highway Hidden Spots – Taiwan’s most spectacular highway (Shuili Queqiao Bridge & Yushan Guanfeng & Fuci Tree & Yushan NP--Tataka Visitor Center) (210 min) -
Lunch (Tataka, at own expense) (60 min) -
Xinyi Township Market (Dream works of the Mei) (90 min) -
Return to drop-off points (HSR Taichung Station / Taichung Railway Station)
【Alternative Route】
Day 2 Bukai Tribe Legendary Tour → Lunch (at own expense) → Puli Brewery → return to drop-off points (Taichung HSR)
Notes
1.Meeting times will be confirmed one day prior to departure.
2.Departure: Daily (except during Lunar New Year and national consecutive holidays).
3.The duration of each sightseeing stop is for reference only. In case of traffic congestion,
the company reserves the right to adjust the schedule or change the visiting order as
necessary.
4.The tour mainly uses 9-seater vehicles. Vehicle type will be arranged based on the final
number of participants.
5.Unused items included in the tour package are non-refundable.
6.If meals are included, please inform us of any vegetarian requirements upon booking.
7.In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the company reserves the
right to cancel or modify the itinerary.
8.If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, or heavy rain,
the company reserves the right to postpone departure or offer a full refund.
9.Participants are advised to wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring appropriate
warm layers for cooler temperatures.
10.Please do not bring pets on the tour in order to maintain public hygiene and prevent the
spread of infectious diseases.
(Pets are not allowed in vehicles, hotels, or restaurants. Guide dogs are exempted.)
11.Please bring a light raincoat and water bottle, sun hat or umbrella, warm jacket (for cool
air-conditioning on the bus or lower temperatures in mountain and coastal areas), camera,
batteries, charger, and personal medication (such as motion sickness or cold medicine).
Related Info
■Tour Includes: 1.Taiwan Tour Bus transportation 2. Mandarin guided tour 3. Day 1 lunch included 4. Shang Fuyu Black Tea Manor – Tea Seed Moss Ball DIY 5. Sun Moon Lake boat tickets 6. Sun Moon Lake e-bike 7.Travel insurance
■Not Included in the Tour Fee: 1. Tips (suggested NT$150 per person per day) 2. Meals and accommodation 3.. personal expenses 4. Personal expenses such as beverages, souvenirs, or private purchases are not included. 5. Personal travel insurance is not included. Travelers who wish to purchase additional coverage may do so individually in accordance with regulations. 6. Any expenses not specified in the itinerary, as well as optional activities or costs incurred during free time, are not included in the tour fee. ■From now on, disposable bottled water will no longer be provided on the tour bus. We encourage passengers to bring your own reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions.Let us uphold the value of sustainability through our actions and contribute to the preservation of our planet.
■ Infant fare includes only transportation and insurance.
Infants are defined as children under 3 years old.
Recommended Hotel
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Notice
- "Taiwan Tour Bus" journey is reserved upon requested. Tourists can inquire the detailed information with their travel agents. The journey is either on a half-day, one-day or two-day basis. For one-day itineraries can be arranged on a two-days basis. And also it can be received with better hotels rate through travel agent service.
- Price for all "Taiwan Tour Bus" journeys includes transportation, tour guide service and insurance (NT$2.5 million liability insurance, NT$200,000 medical insurance); Meal and admission ticket are excluded in some tours and all those can be arranged upon requested.
- Departure point is limited in some specific hotels as each itinerary is indicated. More private and customized tours we can provide! Please email to [email protected]. Thank you!.