Nantou County lies at the geographical heart of Taiwan and is the only county that does not border the coast.

If the central region is the heartland of Taiwan, Nantou is Taiwan's heart: it is the only landlocked county on the island!

Nantou County occupies an area of about 4,100 square kilometers. It is home to Taiwan's highest peak, Yushan (Mt. Jade), and 41 other 3,000-plus-meter mountains that form an unbroken and undulating expanse of green. Taiwan's longest river, the Zhuoshui River, winds through the county, and the island's most beautiful lake, Sun Moon Lake, completes the county's scenic tapestry.

Nantou is heavily dependent on farming. Rustic areas and an abundance of agricultural products are therefore among the county's major visitor draws. There are dozens of well-planned recreational farm areas that are perfect for a quiet and leisurely family trip to the countryside.

Accommodation choices range from world-class resort hotels to rural B&Bs. Whether you choose to stay at an exotic villa at Qingjing Farm or an elegant room at Puli Tao-Mi Eco-Village, you are never far from nature's scenic embrace.

Visitors can discover the beauty of Nantou along the seven main travel routes in the county. Enjoy a spring excursion to the outskirts, a cool summer escape, the starry nights of fall, or a winter hot spring soak and fun in the snow. Whenever and wherever you arrive, Nantou is there to welcome you on a relaxing, fun, and eye-opening journey.

National Park Taroko National Park Yushan National Park（A part of scenic spots temporarily closed by typhoon effects） Batongguan Historic Trail（temporarily closed by typhoon effects） National Scenic Area Sun Moon Lake Peacock Park Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island Sun Moon Lake Maolan Mountain Hiking Trail Sun Moon Lake Hanbi Hiking Trail Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area - Bagua Mountain Scenic Area Songboling Forest Park National Forest Recreation Area Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area Amusement Park Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village Atayal Resort Scenery Center of Taiwan Monument (The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center) Jiujiu Peak Nature Reserve New Era Art Resort & Spa Huisun Forest Station Jiji Township Xitou Nature Education Area Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area Green Tunnel Checheng Shuili Snake Kiln National Fonghuanggu Bird Park Puli Wushe Hot Spring Dongpu Hot Springs Museum/Gallery/Memory Muh Sheng Museum of Entomology Puli Brewery Factory Endemic Species Research Institute Heritage/Temple Sun Moon Lake Xuanzang Temple and Xuanguang Temple Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple Mingxin Academy Sun Moon Lake Ci-en Pagoda Chung Tai Chan Monastery Farms Qingjing Farm Taiguang Herb Farm Lugu Tea Culture Center tourism town Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions