Attractions in Sun Moon Lake & Central
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Hehuanshan North Peak Trail
📍 Ren'ai Township
🥾 Hiking & Cycling4.7km round trip, challenging (due to altitude), 3-4 hours, 450m elevation gain. Reaches 3,422m; the trail offers panoramic views of the Central Mountain Range and is famous for its high-altitude alpine grasslands.
Sun Moon Lake Cycling Route
📍 Yuchi Township
🥾 Hiking & Cycling30km, easy to moderate, 3-4 hours, 300m elevation gain. This world-renowned route circles the turquoise lake with dedicated bike paths and scenic boardwalks. Bike rental: Giant Sales & Service Sun Moon Lake (giant-bicycles.com).
Taiwan KOM Route (Puli to Wuling)
📍 Puli Township
🥾 Hiking & Cycling55km (section from Puli), expert, 5-7 hours, 2800m elevation gain from Puli. The legendary cycling climb from the basin to the highest paved road in East Asia (3,275m). Equipment: Giant Puli Store (giant-bicycles.com).
Cingjing High Altitude Scenic Trail
📍 Ren'ai Township
🥾 Hiking & Cycling1.2km one-way, easy, 45 minutes, minimal elevation. An elevated pedestrian walkway at 1,700m-2,000m altitude, connecting the Cingjing Farm areas with views of grazing sheep and the Central Mountain Range.