The Top 6 Lakes in the Chungyang Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Chungyang Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Chungyang Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Xuanguang Temple at Sun Moon Lake
Highlight • Religious Site
In front of the temple is the original stone with the inscription Sun Moon
Lake, which is besieged by Chinese tourist hordes. To everyone
Chinese tourists the opportunity to give …
Lake, which is besieged by Chinese tourist hordes. To everyone
Chinese tourists the opportunity to give …
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Liyu Lake
Highlight • Lake
Easy to reach by bus from Hualien
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Dream Valley Nature Park
Highlight • Natural
You can spend almost a whole day there. I was there for 3 1/2 hours. 100 NT$ entrance fee. Large complex with a small pool (the water is not deep …
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View of Mudan Dam and Reservoir from Provincial Highway 199
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Quieter route over to east coast than the old highway 9. Lovely gradient and many aboriginal restaurants past Mudan, including one at the Lake near the top of the climb. …
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Lalu Island
Highlight • Lake
Entry is prohibited.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalu_Island
sunmoonlake.gov.tw/en/attractions/detail/139
trail.tacp.gov.tw/en/ExploringHistoricTrails/shuishalianhistorictrail/Attractions/289
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalu_Island
sunmoonlake.gov.tw/en/attractions/detail/139
trail.tacp.gov.tw/en/ExploringHistoricTrails/shuishalianhistorictrail/Attractions/289
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Boat Tours on Sun Moon Lake
Highlight • Lake
The boats run regularly and you can get around the lake almost as quickly as by car 🚗 or bus 🚌
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