After a days exploring Sun Moon Lake and biking I was ready to relax in my hotel room. I tried to return my bike to the rental shop but they had closed for the day. I had it for 24 hours so could still use it the next morning.Now I was able to check into the hotel the guy in reception called tourist info to get an english speaker for me. He asked what time I wanted breakfast and that the owner would return the bike for me the next day.I knew my room was going to ...

Sun Moon Lake is the ancestral home of the Thao tribe, one of Taiwan's indigenous peoples. Legend has it that they discovered the lake when they were chasing a deer who led them here.There is also a tiny island named Lalu in the centre of the lake. It is said that their ancestral spirits dwell here and tourists are not allowed onto the island. Swimming or any recreational water sports are also not allowed in the lake which is sacred.Also the shape of the lake is ...

Cycling around Sun Moon Lake on the south side was a bit tough as the bike trails are only on the north side and dont stretch all the way around. I had planned a route that would take me from the Thao settlement where I was staying to the giant pagoda and two nearby temples.Although it was less than 5kms to get there it was tough cycling as it was an incline the entire time. I had to keep resting and was glad I stopped first for lunch and stocked up on drinks and...

Sun Moon Lake is a famous lake in the centre of the Taiwan Island, spiritual home to the Thao Tribe, and a popular honeymoon or travel destination. I wasnt sure what to expect having visited Heaven Lake in Xinjiang China which was set in the mountains, but this time being in a more tropical climate it had its own unique features.After first arriving I went to the Tourist Info office to find out my bus times for the next day to continue on to Puli. My hotel was on...

Today I would be leaving Taichung after two nights and moving on to Sun Moon Lake. This is a large lake in the centre of the Taiwan island, spiritual home of the Thao Tribe, a popular honeymoon destination, weekend or day trip.Back at Taichung Station I bought the morning train ticket for $116 TWD ($3.75) which would run from 8.17 to 10.06. I took the first train as they were not that frequent and I had a full days itinerary planned.You can take a bus direct to S...