Sun Moon Lake Cycling Path - Round-the-Lake Route

The Sun Moon Lake cycling path is about 30 kilometers around the lake. The scenery of the lake and mountains along the way is pleasant, and it was voted one of the top ten most beautiful cycling paths in the world by CNNGO, CNN's travel and lifestyle website. Starting clockwise from Xiangshan Visitor Center, you will pass through Shuishe, where there are a moderate number of people and some traffic congestion, but this section of the road is flat. From Jiulongkou towards Wenwu Temple, the terrain becomes steeper. Especially from the section in front of Fleur de Chine Hotel to Wenwu Temple, cycling can feel quite strenuous. In front of Wenwu Temple (next to Jingsheng Building), there is a small platform where you can take a break, enjoy the panoramic view of the lake, and temporarily forget your fatigue. After a short rest, set off again, sometimes going downhill and then uphill, with the wind blowing. Passing the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway Station, looking up at the sky, you can see cable cars traveling back and forth. In winter, the pink cherry blossoms here are very beautiful. At lunchtime, you can choose to find food in the Ita Thao shopping district, taste the most authentic Thao cuisine, or replenish your supplies here before hitting the road again! When you reach Ci'en Pagoda and Xuanzang Temple, being at a high elevation, you can overlook and take in the beautiful panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake. After the big curved slope at Xuanguang Temple parking lot, it's a downhill ride all the way to Toushe. Please be careful and pay attention to cycling safety on this section. Finally, the route from Toushe back to Xiangshan Visitor Center has a very steep incline and is considered high-intensity. As some sections of the cycling path are not yet fully connected, it is recommended to cycle along the round-the-lake highway, and please pay attention to traffic safety.