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Nantou County
Nantou County sits right at the geographic heart of Taiwan and it's the only county on the island with no coastline. Boasting 41 peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation, it draws countless visitors to its renowned Sun Moon Lake. Its pristine natural environment and pleasant climate have made Nantou one of Taiwan's key tea-producing regions, complemented by abundant agricultural resources.
Recommended Itineraries and Experiences
A Rich Tea Culture
Nantou is home to several renowned tea-growing regions, including Lugu Township, famed for Dong Ding Oolong; Yuchi Township, known for Sun Moon Lake black tea; and the high-mountain tea areas of Ren'ai Township (Hehuanshan, Dayuling, Shanlinxi), Xinyi Township (the Yushan Tea Region), and Mingjian Township, noted for Songbo Evergreen Tea and Four Seasons Spring Tea.
Exploring Sun Moon Lake Black Tea
For first-time visitors, begin your journey at Sun Moon Lake and explore outward from there. Yuchi Township is especially renowned for its black tea, with major varieties including Ruby Red (TTES No. 18), Red Charm (TTES No. 21), and Assam. Nearby tea estates such as Riyue Old Tea Factory, HOHOCHA Leisure Farm, and Hugosum Black Tea Garden welcome visitors to taste tea, pick leaves, and even engage in tea making—offering an introduction to the charm of Taiwanese black tea.
Transportation: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle provides several routes to Sun Moon Lake.
Unique Geological Sites
Not far from Sun Moon Lake lies the Sun Moon Lake Toushe Live Basin Leisure Agriculture Area, home to rare geological formations. Step onto its unusual soil and the ground sways and wobbles beneath you like a waterbed—a genuinely unforgettable experience.
Eco-Village Night Tours and Fruit Picking
For nature enthusiasts, Taomi Eco-Village in Puli Township (Taomi Leisure Agriculture Area) is a must-visit. It's a habitat for frogs and fireflies, with guided night tours available. Puli is also known as the home of passion fruit. From July through January, visitors can tour local leisure farms or fruit orchards, hand-pick passion fruit, and enjoy the sweet-and-tart jelly and juice.
Recommended Itineraries and Experiences
A Rich Tea Culture
Nantou is home to several renowned tea-growing regions, including Lugu Township, famed for Dong Ding Oolong; Yuchi Township, known for Sun Moon Lake black tea; and the high-mountain tea areas of Ren'ai Township (Hehuanshan, Dayuling, Shanlinxi), Xinyi Township (the Yushan Tea Region), and Mingjian Township, noted for Songbo Evergreen Tea and Four Seasons Spring Tea.
Exploring Sun Moon Lake Black Tea
For first-time visitors, begin your journey at Sun Moon Lake and explore outward from there. Yuchi Township is especially renowned for its black tea, with major varieties including Ruby Red (TTES No. 18), Red Charm (TTES No. 21), and Assam. Nearby tea estates such as Riyue Old Tea Factory, HOHOCHA Leisure Farm, and Hugosum Black Tea Garden welcome visitors to taste tea, pick leaves, and even engage in tea making—offering an introduction to the charm of Taiwanese black tea.
Transportation: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle provides several routes to Sun Moon Lake.
Unique Geological Sites
Not far from Sun Moon Lake lies the Sun Moon Lake Toushe Live Basin Leisure Agriculture Area, home to rare geological formations. Step onto its unusual soil and the ground sways and wobbles beneath you like a waterbed—a genuinely unforgettable experience.
Eco-Village Night Tours and Fruit Picking
For nature enthusiasts, Taomi Eco-Village in Puli Township (Taomi Leisure Agriculture Area) is a must-visit. It's a habitat for frogs and fireflies, with guided night tours available. Puli is also known as the home of passion fruit. From July through January, visitors can tour local leisure farms or fruit orchards, hand-pick passion fruit, and enjoy the sweet-and-tart jelly and juice.