Day Trip to Sun Moon Lake from Taichung City

1000: Leave Taichung Gancheng Bus Stop by taking Sun Moon Lake Shuttle Bus 1200: Reach Sun Moon Lake Shuishe (水社) Bus Stop 1220: Purchase Boat Pass & take ferry from Shuishe Pier to Xuanguang Temple Pier 1230: Hike to Xuanzang Temple 1330: Head back down to Xuanguang Temple Pier 1400: Take ferry from Xuanguang Temple Pier to Ita Thao Pier 1420: Eat lunch 1500: Walk to Sun Moon Lake Ropeway 1530: Take Sun Moon Lake Ropeway 1600: Return to Ita Thao Pier 1640: Take ferry back to Shuishe Pier 1710: Take Shuttle Bus back to Taichung City 1900: Arrive at Taichung City (Alight at Taichung HSR station / TRA station / Gancheng bus stop depending on where you need to go next) Sun Moon Lake is beautiful and highly recommended for those looking for a quick day trip outside of Taichung City. Allocate 4-5 hours minimally to this area (as shown in the itinerary). Consider staying over at Sun Moon Lake at one of their hotels for a more complete experience. #travel#naturalwonders#thingstodo#myitinerary#china#trip