Nantou Dagsturer

The itinerary deserves a perfect score, and first, I'd like to express my gratitude to our driver and guide, Brother Ken! Brother Ken arrived very early to pick us up and took thoughtful care of everyone. Our first stop was Cingjing Farm. The journey wasn't short, and the mountain roads were winding, making me wonder if it would be boring, but it wasn't at all. Brother Ken started sharing many interesting local stories even before we began ascending the mountain, which was incredibly entertaining. He would share details about every place we passed. On the way up, we saw trucks transporting cabbages down from the high mountains, and we got a sense of the indigenous people's way of life, culture, and art. Even the place names we passed had their own history. Thanks to Brother Ken, I learned so much about Nantou. The mountains in Nantou are truly beautiful. Stepping into the vast mountains, I truly understood what it means to see layers of green peaks. The mountains seemed endless. Occasionally, we'd pass by cliffs, and in the distance, we could see riverbeds. It was the dry season, so they looked like shallow, scratch-like marks, with a few shimmering, wide, thin mirrors reflecting on them. The scenery was captivating. Upon arriving at the farm, the weather was perfect. Time seemed to stand still under the blue sky and white clouds, and we gradually felt the temperature becoming cooler. Sheep trotted on the slopes, creating little 'flowers' on the lush green grass. The walking path was built along the mountain, and a few horses grazed in the flat area below. In the distance, the continuous mountain ranges were hazy, only their general outlines remaining, blending into the azure sky. We walked along the path to the exit, where Brother Ken picked us up for lunch before taking us to our second destination, Sun Moon Lake. Getting out of the car, I was immediately drawn to the surface of Sun Moon Lake. It was more expansive than I imagined, with an emerald-like surface that seemed bottomless. Just then, fragmented sunlight fell upon it, creating shimmering ripples, like light, thin silk stretching and unfurling in the wind. Taking a boat tour of the lake was exhilarating. The breeze was refreshing, reducing some of the early summer heat. Brother Ken continued to provide explanations, deepening our impression of Sun Moon Lake. The boat stopped at several piers, and in the shallow waters near the shore, we could faintly see small fish. I guessed the fish were as happy as I was. During our free time, we walked to the Yuchi Township Farmers' Association's Ita Thao branch and bought Ruby Black Tea. It felt like a must-do to bring back some black tea from Sun Moon Lake. The Assam milk tea we bought from a roadside shop was also delicious. On the boat ride back, we could see the cable cars, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Sun Moon Lake at sunset, with its water becoming deeper and more profound, gently smoothed away all worries. Even though we were reluctant to leave, it was time to head back. Brother Ken drove us back, again carefully reminding us to gather our personal belongings. On the way back, we watched the sun set, and the fields along the highway turned golden. The lingering warmth of the sun gradually faded, and our phone galleries filled with more and more photos. I thought to myself how truly happy this day had been, and it had passed by so quickly. As night fell, we finally returned to Taichung, and Brother Ken patiently dropped us off at our respective accommodations, bidding us farewell. I am so grateful to Brother Ken and to this one-day tour. It felt like a wonderfully beautiful dream. I love the mountains and waters of Nantou, and perhaps if I ever feel anxious again, looking back at this trip, recalling those interesting little stories, those adorable little sheep, and those lovely ripples, will bring me peace. I truly hope to have the chance to visit again!

Ease of locating the meeting point and although there is no tour guide provided on this day tour, it is very self-sufficient. The tour to Sun Moon Lake is enjoyable with lots of food choices. But for those who would like to explore the island by cable car, ferry or the bus, this half day tour may not be enough. The other half day is to visit a chocolate factory, stopover for donuts at a cafe and a visit to Paper Dome.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vi hadde en fantastisk opplevelse på vår tur til Sun Moon Lake, og en stor del av det var takket være Jeannie! Hun var vennlig, profesjonell, organisert og utrolig kunnskapsrik gjennom hele turen. Hun delte interessant informasjon om hvert reisemål, holdt gruppen informert og sørget for at alt gikk knirkefritt. Hennes energi og lidenskap for det hun gjør forbedret virkelig opplevelsen og gjorde turen både hyggelig og minneverdig. Sun Moon Lake er vakkert i seg selv, men å ha en guide som Jeannie gjorde opplevelsen enda bedre. Anbefaler denne turen på det sterkeste, og hvis du er heldig nok til å ha Jeannie som guide, er du i de beste hender!

Would have been better if the guide can speak in English (specifically chosen English speaking guide in Klook) nevertheless he’s still trying his best to communicate thru one of the guest who can speak English. He would consistently offer taking a photo during the trip.

Jeg ble tiltrukket av at skogjernbanen var inkludert, så jeg bestilte en 2-dagers tur til Alishan med én overnatting (utreise: bil, retur: bil + tog). Etter at bestillingen var bekreftet, fikk jeg informasjon via LINE om hva jeg skulle ha med meg og viktige merknader. Rett før avreise fikk jeg også detaljert informasjon om møtested, sjåførens navn og bilnummer, noe som var betryggende. (Alt var på kinesisk, men jeg klarte meg med oversettelsesprogramvare.) Dokumentene jeg fikk da jeg gikk om bord i transportbilen, var også på japansk og var lette å forstå. Guiden snakket kinesisk, så jeg måtte få noen til å oversette for å forstå, men det var mye tid til forklaringer under den 2 timer lange fotturen. Stien var godt vedlikeholdt med tredekke og brostein, så selv jeg, som ikke er i toppform, klarte å gå hele turen selv i regnvær. Én ting å merke seg er at hvis du bruker bil (privat transport), er det en høy risiko for bilsyke, da veien er svingete og har bratte stigninger. Jeg blir vanligvis ikke bilsyk, men på returen fra Alishan til Fenqihu ble jeg ganske dårlig i transportbilen, og jeg angret på at jeg ikke hadde tatt med reisesyketabletter.

The tour guide is very friendly, he is our driver too. our trip is small group of 8 persons. We enjoyed and liked the scenery.Mr Wilson services is great, he texted us info about the trip. He is punctual at all times.

Tommy er en fantastisk turguide, og Sun Moon Lake Day Tour er den beste turen. Til tross for 3 timers reisetid fra Ximen, er det fortsatt verdt tiden din fordi stedet er veldig vakkert, og du kan virkelig nyte det, spesielt hvis du er sammen med familien din. Jeg anbefaler denne turpakken på det sterkeste, spesielt under kirsebærblomstringssesongen. Jeg er 100 % fornøyd som kunde her, da hele turen er problemfri. Bra jobbet, Tommy, en utmerket turguide.

Fantastisk opplevelse! Dagen før avreise mottok vi en melding som bekreftet hentetidspunktet. På aktivitetsdagen ankom sjåføren presis ved inngangen til B&B-en. På vei opp fjellet, rundt 2700 meters høyde, stoppet vi for en kort pause og fotografering. Etter dette senket sjåføren hensynsfullt vinduene slik at alle kunne venne seg til omgivelsene utenfor, noe som reduserte sjansen for høydesyke. Vi besøkte noen kjente utsiktspunkter og fotosteder på Hehuanshan, og hadde også omtrent en time med fri aktivitet, hvor vi kunne klatre opp Shimen Mountain eller Hehuanjian Mountain. Alt i alt var aktiviteten flott, og sjåføren var profesjonell. Anbefales!

Eric Wu er en enestående turguide som gjorde opplevelsen vår virkelig minneverdig. Han er svært imøtekommende, snill og genuint hjelpsom fra start til slutt. Han sørget for at alle i gruppen følte seg komfortable, godt informert og ivaretatt gjennom hele turen. Hans evne til å kommunisere tydelig på både kinesisk og engelsk var en stor fordel, noe som gjorde hele opplevelsen smidig og lett å forstå for alle. Eric var alltid tålmodig med å svare på spørsmål, gi nyttige tips og dele interessante innsikter om hvert sted vi besøkte. Anbefales på det sterkeste for alle som leter etter en profesjonell, vennlig og pålitelig turguide. Takk, Eric, for en så fantastisk opplevelse!