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Nantou County

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.

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160401 Shuili Snake Kiln Ceramics Cultural Park
Shuili Snake Kiln Ceramics Cultural Park
95688 Chung Tai Chan Monastery
Chung Tai Chan Monastery
93972 Yushan National Park - Shueili Visitor Center
Yushan National Park - Shueili Visitor Center
93677 Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions
Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions
92501 Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area - Songboling Visitor Center
Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area - Songboling Visitor Center
87742 Sun Moon Lake Ci'en Pagoda
Sun Moon Lake Ci'en Pagoda
79511 Puli Brewery Factory
Puli Brewery Factory
69760 Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island
Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island
68075 Lugu Tea Culture Center
Lugu Tea Culture Center
64356 Center of Taiwan Monument (The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center)
Center of Taiwan Monument (The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center)
64291 Batongguan Historic Trail
Batongguan Historic Trail
63322 Maolan Mountain Hiking Trail
Maolan Mountain Hiking Trail
61335 Taroko National Park - Mt. Hehuan Service Station
Taroko National Park - Mt. Hehuan Service Station
45161 Endemic Species Research Institute
Endemic Species Research Institute
44567 Green Tunnel
Green Tunnel
38012 Mingxin Academy
Mingxin Academy
15240 Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area - Checheng Visitor Center
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area - Checheng Visitor Center
12705 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
10181 Feng Gui Dou
Feng Gui Dou
9646 Finger Tea Story House
Finger Tea Story House
8738 Wang Ying Hsin Art Museum
Wang Ying Hsin Art Museum
5238 Shuiwatou Hiking Trail
Shuiwatou Hiking Trail
157 Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge
Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge
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2026 Wedding Under the Alishan Divine Tree
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5/4~6/25: Every Mon. and Thur.; 6/30~8/25: Every Tue.
2026 Penghu International Fireworks Festival
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Three-day Tour of Guguan/Puli/Lishan
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One-day Tour of Ershui/Jiji/Shuili
Two-day Folk-history Tour of Jiji
Two-day Folk-history Tour of Jiji
Two-day Tour of Alishan/Dongpu Hot Springs
Two-day Tour of Alishan/Dongpu Hot Springs
Two-day Ecotour of Xitou/Sun Moon Lake
Two-day Ecotour of Xitou/Sun Moon Lake
Two-Day Accessible Tour in Nantou, the Sun Moon Lake
Two-Day Accessible Tour in Nantou, the Sun Moon Lake
One Day Accessible Tour in Nantou, the Checheng Station
One Day Accessible Tour in Nantou, the Checheng Station
One Day Senior Travel of the Sun Moon Lake's Temples and Nature Trails
One Day Senior Travel of the Sun Moon Lake's Temples and Nature Trails
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One Day Senior Travel of the Modern Architectural Concrete Building and the Sun Moon Lake's Three Piers
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One Day Senior Travel of Sun Moon Lake Ropeway and Ita Thao
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