Ting å gjøre i Nantou

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!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

Det var uheldig at transporten vi bestilte separat ikke slapp oss av der sykkelutleien ligger, men det er greit, for vi nøt likevel Sun Moon Lake og fikk gått litt rundt. Bra at taubanen bare var en 10-minutters spasertur unna, så vi fikk tatt den med en gang. Vi var heldige at det var en ukedag, så det var ikke så mange turister, og vi fikk gondolen helt for oss selv. Det var enkelt å hente ut taubanebilletten; vi dro bare til 3. etasje, viste QR-koden, og de stemplet hendene våre med et selvlysende stempel for Formosan, og så var vi klare. Det var en fin 5-10 minutters taubanetur. Ved enden av taubanen fra SML er det noen matboder. Når du kommer inn i Formosan, skanner du bare stempelet på hånden din, og du kan ta gondolen igjen til fornøyelsesparken. Det var en ukedag, så vi hadde stedet for oss selv, og det var ingen køer. Det var uheldig at det regnet hele dagen, men vi fikk likevel prøvd noen av attraksjonene der.

Flott opplevelse. Gå eller sykle til tempelet (første stopp) hvis du kan. Utsikten der er fantastisk. Det er mange matboder i Ita-Thao. Taubanen er fantastisk, og hele rundturen tar omtrent 20 minutter. Vinduer er åpne, så du kan definitivt kjenne den friske luften.

Billettprisen er den samme hos Klook som ved kjøp på stedet, men du slipper i det minste å stå i kø for å kjøpe billetter. Det er superenkelt å bare vise QR-koden fra kupongen til personalet ved inngangen! Du får også fire teposer fra You Shan Cha Fang, men du må dra spesielt til You Shan Cha Fang Tea Culture Museum for å hente dem, de utleveres ikke ved inngangen til parken.

I Mengmengyuan er det mange dyr man kan komme tett på, det er så gøy! Det er en liten dyrehage med surikater, geiter, kapybaraer, sikahjorter, ender, svarte svaner, rever, dovendyr, kjempeskilpadder og ørner, med mer. Med inngangsbilletten kan du bytte til te-egg og gelé. Hvis vi legger igjen en anmeldelse og følger dem, kan vi også få en kapybara-nøkkelring! Så gøy😃

Veldig bra👍🏻 Man kan se dyrene på nært hold, og det er til og med interaktive aktiviteter. Det er annerledes enn en vanlig dyrehage, veldig rent og lukter lite. Parken er ikke så stor å gå rundt i, men for familier med små barn anbefales det å bruke barnevogn eller leie en parkvogn. Husk også å ta med vann og solkrem hvis det er varmt vær.

Det er enkelt å kjøpe billetter, og de kan brukes med en gang. Parken er ikke stor, men bygningene er storslåtte og utsøkte. I hagen er det mange skulpturer man kan ta bilder av, og plantene er veldig godt vedlikeholdt. Det er også søte dyr man kan samhandle med, noe som gjør det perfekt for voksne og barn å slappe av, drikke kaffe og spise snacks i helgene.

enjoyable experience with the sheep. super long trail via the sky bridge to swiss garden, note that its not exactly connected and need to walk another 600m down slope. otherwise all good with green green land. swiss garden is small and kid friendly