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Boats docked at a pier on Sun Moon Lake with misty mountains

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Shuishe

Shuishe is the main entry point and transport hub for Sun Moon Lake. It connects buses, ferries, and popular cycling trails.

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Most visitors start their day at Shuishe. The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle drops off passengers directly at the visitor center. From this hub, you can rent bicycles, board the hop-on hop-off ferries, or store your bags in local lockers.

The terrain here is flat and family-friendly. It links directly to the Huanhu Bikeway, which runs along the water toward the Xiangshan Visitor Center.

Anping Fort with observation tower and statue of Koxinga in Tainan
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Shuishe Pier

1-2 hoursFerry terminal

This is the primary ferry terminal for the lake. The busy area features numerous bike rental shops, hotels, and restaurants. Leave your heavy luggage at the lockers near the visitor center before boarding a boat.

Person praying before three large golden Buddha statues in a temple
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Xiangshan Visitor Center

1 hourVisitor center

This avant-garde architectural site features curved lines that blend into the lakeside landscape. The building serves as an information hub and a rest stop. Visit the cafe here to enjoy local Assam black tea with clear lake views.

Sanxiantai arch bridge connecting to an island over the ocean
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Shuishe Dam

30 minutesWalk bikes on planks

This popular walkway offers wide reflections of the lake and the surrounding mountains. It forms a key section of the lakeside bikeway. Cyclists must dismount and walk their bikes across the wooden planks for safety.

Visit Shuishe on a Day Tour

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1 day tour Sun Moon Lake from Taichung9 h 4.6 (7)from $165
1 day tour from taichungfrom $165 on Viator
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