Sun Moon Lake, Lake in Yuchi Township, Taiwan
The lake surface spans 7.93 square kilometers at an elevation of 748 meters, with the eastern part forming a sun shape and western part a moon shape.
The Dutch missionary Georgius Candidius documented this water body during the 17th century, referring to it as Lake Candidius in early English texts.
The Thao indigenous tribe considers Lalu Island, located at the center of the lake, as their sacred ancestral territory and spiritual ground.
Visitors can reach the lake through regular bus services operating from Taichung High Speed Rail station and explore the area via water activities or cycling paths.
Every year during the Moon Festival, thousands of swimmers participate in a 3-kilometer race across the waters of Sun Moon Lake.
Location: Yuchih Township
Elevation above the sea: 748 m
Website: https://sunmoonlake.gov.tw
GPS coordinates: 23.86667,120.91667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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