Nantou County is in the center of Taiwan. The Taiwan Geographic Center Monument in Puli Town, Nantou County is the central-most point of Taiwan. Nantou is the only landlocked county or city in the whole of Taiwan. Nantou is beautiful and unique, and there are five different ethnic groups of aborigines, so it is a culturally diverse place with many places’ worth visiting. Come to stay for two to four days on vacation, and take a good look at Nantou’s rugged mountains, winding rivers, and beautiful rural and urban landscapes.
Transportation
If you want to take public transportation to Nantou, Taiwanese people take the train or bus most often. First, get off at the train station or bus station in downtown Taichung City, and then transfer from Taichung to Nantou (Puli) via bus. Puli in the center of Nantou is a very special place. There are too many interesting places in the surrounding areas, such as Sun Moon Lake. If you want to slowly enjoy the charming scenery of central Taiwan, your best choice is to drive to Nantou and play slowly everywhere.
If you want to play central Taiwan slowly with your friends, driving is the best way. Driving to Taichung with friends is not only comfortable but also fast and convenient.
The fastest way to get from Taipei to Nantou is to take the high-speed rail, but traveling via high-speed rail requires a transfer to a bus or renting a car to get to Nantou (Puli). From Taipei to Taichung (Wuri Station), it only takes 47 minutes to reach the destination by high-speed rail. It is convenient, super fast, and the seats are comfortable. The high-speed rail tickets to the on-site purchase are at the original price. We have helped you find a high-speed rail ticket with a 20% discount. You can book a high-speed rail ticket with a 20% discount to avoid the trouble of queuing, and go to Nantou to play!
Taiwanese like to ride motorcycles the most. We have helped you find a cheap and convenient way to rent a motorcycle. You can easily ride a motorcycle to get around Nantou. The motorcycle is super convenient, and you don’t have to worry about finding a place to park your car. It also costs less than a car and burns less fuel.
There are not many bus routes in Puli, Nantou. If you don’t want to waste your precious time waiting for the bus or take the bus too crowded with people, we recommend you to rent a scooter, which is not only cheap and comfortable but also allows you to go everywhere and enjoy the beauty of Nantou.
The most famous spot in Nantou is “Sun Moon Lake”. The best way to enjoy Sun Moon Lake is to take a boat tour of Sun Moon Lake. You can fully appreciate all this beauty if you buy a one-day discounted ticket for Sun Moon Lake!
Sun Moon Lake has fascinating scenery and viewing it from different angles will give you a completely different experience. On the boat, you can not only sit comfortably and enjoy the beautiful lake view but also feel relaxed. In one day, you can check-in at many popular attractions such as Shuishe, Xuanguang Temple, and Ita Thao. A boat tour of the lake is a must.
Sun Moon Lake is one of the most famous scenic spots in Taiwan and the largest natural lake in Taiwan. It is located on the top of the hill between Yushan and Alishan.
Sun Moon Lake is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan. You can walk along the mountain trails everywhere right after you step off the boat dock, enjoy seeing all the different shades of flowers, take a boat tour of the lake, look at the rippling lake, and feel the beauty of Sun Moon Lake. It’s charming.
With the one-day water and land exploration experience, seeing the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake will leave unforgettable and happy memories of your travels.
And we can help you find discounted tickets and book Sun Moon Lake ferry tickets: click here
Visit the Chung Tai Chan Temple in Puli, the largest Buddhist monastery in the world, experience the refined and extraordinary art, visit a famous winery in Puli, and learn about the production process of Taiwan’s national wine “Puli Shaoxing”.
This trip is the most classic one-day tour of Nantou attractions. We have helped you find super-discounted tour specials. This fee not only includes all the itineraries of the day, but also hotel transfers, lunch, and tickets to attractions! It is very cost-effective, convenient, cheap, and includes a professional guide to let you know more about Taiwan!
With this chartered car tour, you can easily start from the hotel, airport, or the location you designate in downtown Taichung City. You can visit the famous Rainbow Village in Taichung, the beautiful Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, and then visit the mountain road as if you are driving it by yourself. Cingjing Farm is very inconvenient and time-consuming, and it is difficult to drive and difficult to reach or take a car.
You can choose the popular scenic spots in central Taiwan or choose the classic route recommended by professionals like this, plan a flexible itinerary, and let professional drivers take you around and go everywhere! Comfortable cars, friendly drivers, and insurance are more secure.
To book a one-day guided tour of Taichung and Nantou, click here
As you can see there is a lot of beautiful scenery in Nantou, and there are fun things you can do. Can’t wait to come to Nantou? Don’t forget to book a hotel in Nantou first!
If there is a holiday in Taiwan, hotels will not only be more expensive but may also be unavailable! Nantou is a tourist destination in Taiwan, so there are not always available rooms in Nantou. People in Taiwan like to book hotels in advance, or we travel on weekdays, so hotels are often full and can’t be booked! To save your precious time, we recommend that you also book hotel rooms in advance.
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