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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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158412 Shuili Snake Kiln Ceramics Cultural Park
Shuili Snake Kiln Ceramics Cultural Park
87285 Yushan National Park - Shueili Visitor Center
Yushan National Park - Shueili Visitor Center
86533 Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area - Songboling Visitor Center
Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area - Songboling Visitor Center
84989 Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions
Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions
84042 Chung Tai Chan Monastery
Chung Tai Chan Monastery
78587 Sun Moon Lake Ci'en Pagoda
Sun Moon Lake Ci'en Pagoda
77903 Puli Brewery Factory
Puli Brewery Factory
65423 Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island
Sun Moon Lake Lalu Island
62327 Center of Taiwan Monument (The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center)
Center of Taiwan Monument (The Stele of Taiwan's Geographical Center)
61271 Maolan Mountain Hiking Trail
Maolan Mountain Hiking Trail
60553 Lugu Tea Culture Center
Lugu Tea Culture Center
55569 Batongguan Historic Trail
Batongguan Historic Trail
54893 Taroko National Park - Mt. Hehuan Service Station
Taroko National Park - Mt. Hehuan Service Station
44264 Green Tunnel
Green Tunnel
43558 Endemic Species Research Institute
Endemic Species Research Institute
34167 Mingxin Academy
Mingxin Academy
11772 Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area - Checheng Visitor Center
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area - Checheng Visitor Center
7020 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute
5817 Finger Tea Story House
Finger Tea Story House
5586 Feng Gui Dou
Feng Gui Dou
5576 Wang Ying Hsin Art Museum
Wang Ying Hsin Art Museum
3771 Shuiwatou Hiking Trail
Shuiwatou Hiking Trail
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Hot Sun Moon Lake Cycling, Music & Fireworks Festival
The schedule for this activity in 2025 has not been decided.
Sun Moon Lake Cycling, Music & Fireworks Festival
Hot Nantou Global Tea Expo
The schedule for this activity in 2025 has not been decided.
Nantou Global Tea Expo
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Three-day Tour of Guguan/Puli/Lishan
Three-day Tour of Guguan/Puli/Lishan
One-day Tour of Ershui/Jiji/Shuili
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
Five-day Tour of Zhuilu Historic Trail, Hehuanshan
Five-day Tour of Zhuilu Historic Trail, Hehuanshan
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
One Day Senior Travel of the Modern Architectural Concrete Building and the Sun Moon Lake's Three Piers
One Day Senior Travel of the Modern Architectural Concrete Building and the Sun Moon Lake's Three Piers
One Day Senior Travel of Sun Moon Lake Ropeway and Ita Thao
One Day Senior Travel of Sun Moon Lake Ropeway and Ita Thao
Nenggao Cross-Ridge Old Trail
Nenggao Cross-Ridge Old Trail
Yushan/Alishan
Yushan/Alishan
Jhuilu Old Trail(Taroko)/Hehuanshan
Jhuilu Old Trail(Taroko)/Hehuanshan
Taichung & Puli Entrance
Taichung & Puli Entrance
Chiayi Entrance
Chiayi Entrance
Gluban, Aowanda, Sun Moon Lake
Gluban, Aowanda, Sun Moon Lake
Nenggao Cross-Ridge, Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area
Nenggao Cross-Ridge, Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area
Nenggao Cross-Ridge, Qilai South Peak, Nanhua Mountain
Nenggao Cross-Ridge, Qilai South Peak, Nanhua Mountain
Shizilu Railway Station, Tefuye Ancient Trail, Lulin Mountain, Wang Hsiang Tribe
Shizilu Railway Station, Tefuye Ancient Trail, Lulin Mountain, Wang Hsiang Tribe
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