Condado de Nantou Passeios

The itinerary was perfect, and first of all, I'm very grateful to our driver and tour guide, KEN! KEN arrived very early to pick us up and took care of everyone thoughtfully. Our first stop was Cingjing Farm. The journey wasn't short, and with the winding mountain roads, I wondered if it would be boring, but it wasn't at all. KEN started telling many interesting local stories even before we began ascending the mountain, which was super entertaining. He shared details about every place we passed. On the way up, we saw trucks transporting cabbages down the mountain, experienced the indigenous people's way of life, culture, and art, and even the place names we passed had their own history. Thanks to KEN, I learned a lot about Nantou. The mountains in Nantou are truly beautiful. Walking into the grand mountains, I truly understood what it means to have 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 of water reflecting faintly. The scenery was captivating. When we arrived at the farm, the weather was excellent. Under the blue sky and white clouds, time seemed to stand still. We slowly began to feel the temperature cool down. Sheep trotted on the slopes, creating little 'flowers' on the lush green grass. The trail was built along the mountain, with a few horses grazing in the flat area below. In the distance, the continuous mountain ranges were hazy, only their approximate outlines remaining, blending with the azure sky. We walked along the trail to the exit, where KEN picked us up to go down for lunch, and then took us to our second stop, Sun Moon Lake. Getting out of the car, I was immediately drawn to the surface of Sun Moon Lake. It was wider than I imagined, with an emerald-like surface, seemingly bottomless. Sunlight scattered across it, making it sparkle 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. 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 vaguely see small fish. I guessed the fish were as happy as I was. During our free time, I walked to the Yuchi Township Farmers' Association Ita Thao Branch and bought Ruby Black Tea. It felt right to bring some black tea back from Sun Moon Lake. The Assam milk tea I bought from a small roadside shop was also delicious. On the boat ride back, we could also see the cable cars, making it even more pleasant. Sun Moon Lake at sunset, with its water turning deeper, gently smoothed away all worries. Even though we were reluctant to leave, it was time to go back. KEN drove us back, again carefully reminding us to take our personal belongings. On the way back, we watched the sun set. The fields by the roadside were golden, the residual warmth of the sun slowly faded, and my phone filled with more and more photos. I thought about how truly happy this day had been, and how it had passed by so quickly. As night fell, we finally returned to Taichung. KEN patiently dropped us off at our respective accommodations and bid us farewell. I am very grateful to KEN and to this one-day tour. It felt like a wonderfully beautiful dream. I love the mountains and waters of Nantou. Perhaps someday when I feel anxious, looking back at this journey, recalling those interesting little stories, those cute little sheep, and those lovely ripples, will bring me peace of mind. I truly hope to have the chance to visit again!

Meeting point was easy to find, and even though there's no tour guide on this day trip, it's very self-sufficient. The tour to Sun Moon Lake is enjoyable with plenty of food options. However, for those who wish to explore the island by cable car, ferry, or bus, this half-day tour might not be enough. The other half of the day involves visiting a chocolate factory, stopping for donuts at a cafe, and a visit to Paper Dome.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience on our Sun Moon Lake tour, and a big part of that was thanks to Jeannie! She was friendly, professional, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire trip. She shared interesting information about each destination, kept the group informed, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Her energy and passion for what she does really enhanced the experience and made the tour both enjoyable and memorable. Sun Moon Lake is beautiful on its own, but having a guide like Jeannie made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to have Jeannie as your guide, you’re in great hands!

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.

The charm of the forest railway was what drew me to book a 2-day, 1-night trip to Alishan (outbound: car, return: car + train). After confirming the reservation, I received information about what to bring and precautions via LINE, and just before the trip, I got detailed updates on the meeting point, driver's name, and vehicle number, which was reassuring. (Although everything was in Chinese, translation software helped me understand.) The documents provided when boarding the shuttle car also included Japanese, which was easy to understand. The guide spoke Chinese, so I couldn't understand without someone translating, but there were many explanation times during the 2-hour hike, and the paths were well-maintained with wooden decks and stone pavements, so even I, with low stamina, could walk comfortably even in the rain. One thing to note is that if you use a private shuttle car, there's a high risk of motion sickness because it drives on winding mountain roads with considerable inclines. Even though I don't usually get motion sickness, I felt quite ill in the shuttle car on the way back from Alishan to Fenqihu, and I regretted not bringing motion sickness medication.

The tour guide is very friendly, and he is also our driver. Our trip was a small group of 8 people. We enjoyed and liked the scenery. Mr. Wilson's service is great; he texted us information about the trip. He is punctual at all times.

Although it rained for most of the trip, making the climb more difficult and risky, our leader was incredibly attentive and taught us many helpful climbing techniques. In the end, it was absolutely worth the experience, as Yushan is one of Taiwan’s most remarkable hiking trails.

Tommy is such a great tour guide, and Sun Moon Lake Day Tour is the best tour, despite the 3hr travel time from Ximen, still it is worth it of your time because the place is very beautiful where you can truly enjoy especially if you are with your own family. I highly recommend this tour package especially during cherry blossoms season. I'm 100% customer satisfied here as the whole trip is hassle free. Well done Tommy, such an excellent tour guide.

What a great experience! The day before departure, we received a message confirming the pick-up time. On the day of the activity, the driver arrived punctually at the guesthouse entrance. On the way up the mountain, at an altitude of about 2700 meters, we stopped for a short break and photos. For the rest of the journey, the driver thoughtfully lowered the windows to help everyone acclimate to the outside environment, reducing the chance of altitude sickness. We visited some famous scenic spots and photo-op locations on Hehuan Mountain, and also had about an hour of free time to hike Shimen Mountain or Hehuanjian Mountain. Overall, the activity was excellent, and the driver was professional. Highly recommended!