Sun Moon Lake by boat and ropeway

1 dayTaichungBalanced paceSakto2 travelers

₱7,000

per person, flights not included

Day 1 of 1 · Taichung

Day trip: Sun Moon Lake by boat and ropeway

Taiwan's largest lake: hop between piers by boat, ride the ropeway over the mountains, and visit Wenwu Temple's lake view.

Pocket money

NT$2,280

~₱4,450

Transport

NT$930

Tickets

NT$300

Food

NT$1,050

At a glance

7 stops · 7 rides, about 4h 45m · 1 short walk

NightFengjia / XitunBack to your hotel area

2 tips for today

Consider the Sun Moon Lake Pass: ~NT$640 for the lake bus, boat and ropeway, or ~NT$920 including the round-trip bus from Taichung (2026 prices).
Bus 6670 is ~NT$280 round trip. Prices were raised in 2026, so check at the counter.

Step by step

Trains, exits and fares. Tap a stop for directions and tips.

Taxi
FengjiaHSR Taichung Station
25 minNT$300
08:00
高鐵台中站
Nantou Bus 6670 leaves from the HSR Taichung Station bus area. Arrive early on weekends.
Stay 15 min
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Nantou Bus 6670
HSR Taichung StationSun Moon Lake (Shuishe)
95 minNT$140
09:45
日月潭水社碼頭
Main village and pier. Walk the lakeside boardwalk, then buy the boat pass.
Stay 45 min
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Sun Moon Lake boat
Shuishe PierIta Thao Pier
15 min
Boat pass covered in this stop's cost
10:45
伊達邵
Cross the lake by boat. Lunch on Ita Thao's old street: mountain-boar sausage, millet mochi and black tea eggs.
Stay 1h 45mNT$550 ~₱1,050Boat pass ~NT$300 + lunch
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Where is it cheaper?
Official NT$300 ~₱590
Boat pass only (estimate)
Klook KKday
Walk
10 min
12:45
日月潭纜車
Seven-minute gondola ride with sweeping lake views. Get off at the top, then ride back.
Stay 1hNT$300 ~₱590
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Round-the-lake bus
15 minNT$25
14:15
文武廟
A grand temple facing the lake. Climb the 366 'Year Steps' for the best view.
Stay 1h 15m
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Round-the-lake bus
15 minNT$25
16:30
日月潭水社碼頭
Last stroll by the lake and Sun Moon Lake black tea to take home, then the bus back to Taichung.
Stay 45 min
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Nantou Bus 6670
Sun Moon LakeHSR Taichung Station
95 minNT$140
Taxi
25 minNT$300
19:15
逢甲夜市
Back in Taichung for a second round at Fengjia, or rest at the hotel.
Stay 1h 30mNT$200 ~₱390
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Night
Back to your hotel
Fengjia / Xitun area
Directions

What to wear

Typical weather

Loading weather

Suggested

Outerwear: Light windbreaker
Top: Long-sleeve tee
Bottom: Joggers
Shoes: Trail sneakers with grip
Bag: Light crossbody bag
Bring: Water bottleSocks for shoes-off hallsWet wipesPower bank

Mild: a light layer you can take off.
Nature stop: pants and shoes with grip.
Temples and shrines: cover shoulders and knees.
Night market: a light crossbody, worn in front.

Estimated per person

₱7,000

NT$3,580 · flights not included

Pocket money: ₱4,450
Hotel share: ₱2,550

₱1.95 per TWD · checked 2026-11-01

Where to stayFengjia / Xitun

Day 1 · Taichung · 1 night
Fengjia / Xitun
~₱5,050 per room per night
Booking.com Agoda

Day trip: Sun Moon Lake by boat and ropeway

Taiwan's largest lake: hop between piers by boat, ride the ropeway over the mountains, and visit Wenwu Temple's lake view.

Pocket money

NT$2,280

~₱4,450

Transport

NT$930

Tickets

NT$300

Food

NT$1,050

At a glance

7 stops · 7 rides, about 4h 45m · 1 short walk

NightFengjia / XitunBack to your hotel area

2 tips for today

Consider the Sun Moon Lake Pass: ~NT$640 for the lake bus, boat and ropeway, or ~NT$920 including the round-trip bus from Taichung (2026 prices).
Bus 6670 is ~NT$280 round trip. Prices were raised in 2026, so check at the counter.

Step by step

Trains, exits and fares. Tap a stop for directions and tips.

Taxi
FengjiaHSR Taichung Station
25 minNT$300
08:00
高鐵台中站
Nantou Bus 6670 leaves from the HSR Taichung Station bus area. Arrive early on weekends.
Stay 15 min
Open in Maps
Nantou Bus 6670
HSR Taichung StationSun Moon Lake (Shuishe)
95 minNT$140
09:45
日月潭水社碼頭
Main village and pier. Walk the lakeside boardwalk, then buy the boat pass.
Stay 45 min
Open in Maps Directions
Sun Moon Lake boat
Shuishe PierIta Thao Pier
15 min
Boat pass covered in this stop's cost
10:45
伊達邵
Cross the lake by boat. Lunch on Ita Thao's old street: mountain-boar sausage, millet mochi and black tea eggs.
Stay 1h 45mNT$550 ~₱1,050Boat pass ~NT$300 + lunch
Open in Maps Directions
Where is it cheaper?
Official NT$300 ~₱590
Boat pass only (estimate)
Klook KKday
Walk
10 min
12:45
日月潭纜車
Seven-minute gondola ride with sweeping lake views. Get off at the top, then ride back.
Stay 1hNT$300 ~₱590
Open in Maps Directions
Round-the-lake bus
15 minNT$25
14:15
文武廟
A grand temple facing the lake. Climb the 366 'Year Steps' for the best view.
Stay 1h 15m
Open in Maps Directions
Round-the-lake bus
15 minNT$25
16:30
日月潭水社碼頭
Last stroll by the lake and Sun Moon Lake black tea to take home, then the bus back to Taichung.
Stay 45 min
Open in Maps Directions
Nantou Bus 6670
Sun Moon LakeHSR Taichung Station
95 minNT$140
Taxi
25 minNT$300
19:15
逢甲夜市
Back in Taichung for a second round at Fengjia, or rest at the hotel.
Stay 1h 30mNT$200 ~₱390
Open in Maps Directions
Night
Back to your hotel
Fengjia / Xitun area
Directions

What to wear

Typical weather

Loading weather

Suggested

Outerwear: Light windbreaker
Top: Long-sleeve tee
Bottom: Joggers
Shoes: Trail sneakers with grip
Bag: Light crossbody bag
Bring: Water bottleSocks for shoes-off hallsWet wipesPower bank

Mild: a light layer you can take off.
Nature stop: pants and shoes with grip.
Temples and shrines: cover shoulders and knees.
Night market: a light crossbody, worn in front.