Xiangshan Administration and Visitor Center

[Zen Harmony with Nature] This is not merely a building, but a monumental landscape art embedded on the shores of Sun Moon Lake. Designed by renowned Japanese architect Norihiko Dan, the Xiangshan Administration and Visitor Center eschews elaborate decorations, presenting its entire structure with the raw texture of exposed concrete. Smooth and sharp curved lines gently embrace Sun Moon Lake like a pair of hands, and the roof extends from the grassy slope to the ground, allowing the architecture to seamlessly merge with the natural landscape. Most breathtaking is the infinity pool, where the lake and mountains are reflected, creating a beautiful Zen-like scene where water meets sky, and every corner offers a composition photographers dream of. [The World's Most Beautiful Cycling Experience] Upon arriving at Xiangshan, cycling is the best way to get close to the lake. If you depart from the visitor center, you will first pass through an area filled with golden bald cypresses. Then, you'll visit the Tongxin (Concentric) Bridge and Yongjie (Forever Tied) Bridge, known for their white streamlined designs, admiring their elegant reflections dancing with the lake water from the bridges. Facing the wind and lakeside scenery, you'll experience the refreshing and expansive feeling of Shuishe Dam. While your eyes are still immersed in the recent healing scenery, you'll realize you are already riding on what CNN rated as the world's most beautiful lakeside cycling path, gliding naturally on the lake like a fish, all the way to the lively Shuishe Pier. Accessible Services: Accessible hand-cranked bicycles available for loan (2 units), Muslim prayer room available for loan (accommodates 4 people in principle).