For people from North America, the lake won't look particularly impressive. There must be hundreds of mountain lakes that are more beautiful in the Rockies... didn't seem worth the all-day road trip from Taipei. :(

The Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level, is the only natural big lake in Taiwan. The southern part of La Lu Island is shaped like a new moon, and the northern part is shaped like a sun; hence the name Sun Moon Lake.

The most famous sights around Sun Moon Lake are the Itashao, Lalu ...

Sun Moon Lake is located in the center of Taiwan.

It is one of the most well known spots in Taiwan, and is a favourite stop on the tour bus circut.

Many many tourists from Japan and China head here as well as locals.

It is cooler in the summer then other areas of Taiwan.

While it is considered to be one of Taiwans most treasured places, ...

This is a really nice get-away resort town right in the middle of Taiwan. It is quite cool during hot summer months.I'd like to suggest an awesome restaurant we've found right next to the Lake. It's called "Sunny Lake Wonder" located near the Lalu Hotel