What to do and see in Nantou, Nantou: The Best Cultural Tours

February 7, 2022 Roger Rusk

Taking in the breathtaking beauty of Nantou's Sun Moon Lake is truly an ethereal experience. The turquoise basin is shaped like the sun on the east side, a crescent moon on the west, and it reads like a rippling celestial journey. After a day of hiking the seven miles of trails in the lake's surrounding mountains, hop a cable car and whiz through the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village or take a soothing dip in one of the area's many hot springs. Local farms grow juicy drupe fruits, the perfect refreshment on a steamy day.
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1. Lantau Island Day Trip from Hong Kong with a Local: Private & Personalized

Hong Kong City Unscripted Hong Kong
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Explore the scenic Lantau Island with one of our hosts. Surrounded by indigenous forests, you’ll be able to replenish your oxygen levels away from the hustle and bustle. Discover Lantau’s rich cultural gems and natural beauty while enjoying the local food. Take a trip to Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha or grab your hiking boots and explore the Lantau Trail. For a glimpse into pre-colonial Hong Kong, visit the Tai O fishing village and do some river meandering. You might even spot Lantau’s elusive pink river dolphins! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded local host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Transport costs (Metro to Tung Chung, Ngong Ping 360 cable car, bus to Tai O and Mui Wo and ordinary ferry back to Central - surcharge applies to Sunday visits), Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Tickets to any attraction, Transportation costs other than the ones included in the package, Sunday transportation surcharges, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michael_P186

Excellent guide with an excellent knowledge of Hong Kong. Visited Ladies Market and the Food Market besides other famous spots in Hong Kong. Included lunch at a local restaurant.

2. Two-days Puli Town & Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Tour

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Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination. Besides the lakeside scenery, one can also enjoy boat rides, Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, aborigine theme park, and more. It is for sure a must-see destination for anyone coming to vacation in Taiwan. • Visit Chung Tai Buddhism Monastery, one of the four biggest Buddhist monasteries in Taiwan. • Enjoy the natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake, a designated National Scenic Area, and visit Wen-Wu Temple, Tehua Village, and Holy Monk Shrine which dotted at the lakeside hill • Lukang Town is well-known for having the most gorgeous temples in Taiwan. The two most famous temples in Lukang are Longshan Temple and Tienhou Temple. Lukang Longshan Temple is the largest temple in Lukang, highly valued as the Hall of Taiwanese Art & Culture and the Treasure of Chinese Architecture.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Professional English-speaking guide, Site visits per itinerary, Overnight accommodation, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, All personal expenses such as telephone bill, laundry, mini bar, pay TV and porterage.

Reviewed By clkuo2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 day tour. Very lovely. The view of Grand Taroko Gorge Park is amazing. Well worth it and I definitely recommend it.

3. Private Taichung Day Tour

Taichung, Taichung Holigoes Travel
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Private 8 or 10-hours tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi to incredible attractions in Taichung. • Travel around a private license sightseeing vehicle • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Include hotel pick-up and drop-off at Taichung • Local Chinese and English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 6 persons As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.

Inclusions: Meet-and-greet by taxi drivers;, Insurance coverage of NTD 4 million per person;, Door-to-door airport transfer for passengers and luggage;, English-support services provided by Holigoes throughout the trip;, Child, elderly and handicap-friendly;, Taxi fuel;, Parking of taxi; and, Highway fees.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, The remaining tour fees are to be paid directly to the driver:

Reviewed By emilyb889

A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.

4. One-day Sun Moon Lake Tour Package

Midtown Richardson, No. 4號, Xiushan Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 My Taiwan Journey
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If you just have one day left in Taiwan, where you want to go ? The answer is Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake is the largest fresh lake located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. I The area around the lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of aboriginal tribes of Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. The east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles a moon, hence the name. Many people just stay here relax for two or three days or riding bike along lake shore trail. The itinerary is provided. Pickup at Taipei city hotel or places requested by guests Driving along Freeway #3 to Nantou city. Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Feeling 18 Degree Chocolate Factory Puli Winery Stay at Taipei city hotel hotel (or places requested by guest)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Guests have to their own accommodation, such as hotel, meals, entrance fees and others.

Reviewed By gullipryl

We hired David around 6 months before our trip and made many changes to the places we wanted to go. He was very flexible with the changes and came up with a concise route to travel around Taiwan. However our trip clashed with the Covid-19 case and we were worried to travel to Taiwan. David reassured us that it is safe for us to travel to Taiwan and told us that he even had a few tourist he guided a week ago. Hence we decided to go to Taiwan! David is paasionate, responsible and always punctual. He would also go the extra mile to buy my family fruits in the morning and also provide us with umbrellas when it was raining. Furthermore, David is extremely knowledgable! Along the road he would always provide us with detailed information about places and even trees and flowers!! On top of that, he also knows many good photo-taking spots and help my family take photos. He is well connected with the people at different parts of Taiwan too. David would also recommend us food places that we MUST try which ARE really good!! He is also very humorous so that we wouldnt be bored throughout the whole trip. He ensured that everyone in my family had fun and felt the warmth and passion of the Taiwanese, of which we really did!! Overall, my family really enjoyed our trip with David definitely would contact him again if we are back in Taiwan!! Highly recommend !!

5. 1D Tour to Cingjing Farm from Taichung

Taichung City, Taiwan Northwest Travel
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Let your guide take you to the higher-altitude peaceful areas of Taiwan! Visit, among other things, Guanyin Waterfalls, The Old England Maron and the Mona Rudo Memorial Park.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English/Chinese speaking licensed guide/driver, Insurance, Fuel, parking fees, etc, Pick up at your hotel/station in Taichung, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance tickets or activities, Meals, Baby car seat rental fee NT500

Reviewed By DYSiong

Great tour around KS city. It was amazing. Do not forget about the Night street market. It is a must see and must try delicacies. Enjoys

6. 3-Day Tour of Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Alishan National Scenic Area from Taipei

Edison Travel Service
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Explore Taiwan’s countryside and discover its beautiful scenery on this 3-day tour from Taipei. Sit comfortably on board an air-conditioned coach and hear interesting anecdotes and enlightening commentary about the sites you pass. Step off the bus with your guide to walk around the region’s hidden wonders including the town of Puli, picturesque Sun Moon Lake, the extraordinary Alishan National Scenic Area in the county of Chiayi and visit the Southern branch of National Palace Museum.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary, 1-way forest train ride from Alishan to Zhaoping, 2-night hotel accommodation (5-star), Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By carsiaalik

From Nanya Rocks to Jiufen, overall amazing experience! Worth the price and the view is just incredible. Would reccomend it to those that just wants to get away for a fresh breath of air and walk around historic sites. Our tour guide Tony was very helpful and nice!!

7. Sun Moon Lake 1-Day Leisure Tour from Taipei

Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 20號B1 MyTaiwanTour Travel Services
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Offering crystal blue water surrounded by lush forests, bamboo and mountains on all sides, Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's most visited attraction. Blessed with more than natural scenery, Sun Moon lake offers a plethora of culturally rich temples, shrines, pagodas and other monuments which serve only to accentuate the area's natural beauty. Artists and poets have attempted to capture this enchantment for centuries, and our single-day Sun Moon Lake excursion aims to do the same by offering visitors a gentle whirlwind journey through the history, culture and scenery of this remarkable place. This tour offers travelers a chance to visit Taiwan’s most sought after destinations by car from Taipei in a single day.

Inclusions: Lunch, Admissions for a shuttle boat trip

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Reviewed By 619jeffry

Taiwan is a small island with lots to see. Many people would be inclined to hire a car and drive themselves, but this is not always a good idea in Taiwan. Taiwan is mountainous, it's topography is rarely easy to follow. Therefore, arranging a tour is worth considering. You can consult the friendly people at My Taiwan Tour Travel Services directly or arrange your own itinerary on-line

8. 2-Day Tour of Sun Moon Lake, Puli and Lukang from Taipei

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Enjoy the sights of Taiwan’s must-see destinations on this bus tour from Taipei. As you are comfortably seated inside a tour bus, listen to your guide’s interesting stories about the sites you pass. Explore some the region’s most important treasures including the small town of Puli, picturesque Sun Moon Lake and the old town of Lukang. In addition to enjoying informative onboard narration, you will also step off the bus with your guide to visit various attractions.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Admission fee and entrance ticket included in the itinerary, 1-night hotel accommodation, Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By carsiaalik

From Nanya Rocks to Jiufen, overall amazing experience! Worth the price and the view is just incredible. Would reccomend it to those that just wants to get away for a fresh breath of air and walk around historic sites. Our tour guide Tony was very helpful and nice!!

9. 9 days Taiwan Excursion-4 Star (2 people minimum)

Wei Tour Travel Service Co., LTD
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You will be met at the airport by our driver to begin your journey. With our expert tour guides, you will have the best possible experience as you tour this beautiful island, rich in both culture and tradition. We will take you to the beaten track and into the lives of the people of Taiwan in this 9 days tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation (with breakfast)/Travel insurance/Highway toll & parking fees

Exclusions: Flight tickets/Baggage handling fees/Any personal expense/Lunch and dinner/Visa/Tips

Reviewed By timon s

Reading the reviews we were a bit reluctant to book this tour. But it turned out to be a great day! The scenery is amazing and Josephine adequately led the group from one place to another. If you like to spend a lot of time in one place, than this is not the tour for you because you don't get an awful lot of time at the different spots. But if you're looking for a tour in which you want to see many things in one day, then we would definitely recommend it. Josephine was very friendly and was willing to explain a lot. Everything was perfectly organized and the lunch was amazing.

10. 5 Star-6 Days Taiwan Bus Tour (Sun moon lake, Alishan, Kenting, Taitung, Taroko)

Wei Tour Travel Service Co., LTD
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Departure on every Sunday.  Notice: The minimum number is 2 person if you would like to book this tour. We will lead you to visit central, southern and eastern Taiwan with daily breakfasts included.  You can soak up Taiwan’s beautiful scenery with a cozy coach and 5 star hotels. On this multi-day excursion, you will visit the famous Sun Moon Lake and experience the boat sightseeing. Then, go to Alishan National Park and Kenting National Park and Kaohsiung on the first 4 days. You will visit natural landscapes, temples, mountains and sea. Next,  you will continue to Taitung to see beautiful scenery and visit the Taroko National Park.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Lunch & dinner, tips and any personal expense

Reviewed By timon s

Reading the reviews we were a bit reluctant to book this tour. But it turned out to be a great day! The scenery is amazing and Josephine adequately led the group from one place to another. If you like to spend a lot of time in one place, than this is not the tour for you because you don't get an awful lot of time at the different spots. But if you're looking for a tour in which you want to see many things in one day, then we would definitely recommend it. Josephine was very friendly and was willing to explain a lot. Everything was perfectly organized and the lunch was amazing.

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