Brief introduction of sun moon lake
Sun Moon Lake is located in the north of Alishan Mountain in Taiwan Province Province, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Shan Zhinan. Formerly known as Shuishalian, Longhu, Shuishe Great Lake, Zhutan and Shuangtan, also known as Shuishe.
Sun Moon Lake is 748 meters above sea level with a normal area of 7.93㎞? (At full water level, 10㎞? ), with a maximum water depth of 27 meters and a lake circumference of about 37 kilometers, is one of the freshwater lakes with the largest number of exotic species in Taiwan Province Province. With Guanghua Island as the boundary, the northern half lake looks like a sun, and the southern half lake looks like a crescent moon.
Sun Moon Lake was selected as world record association in 2009? The largest natural freshwater lake in Taiwan Province Province? In Qing Dynasty, it was chosen as one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan Province Province. Don't have a hole overseas? Known as.
The geographical location of Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake is a scenic spot in Taiwan Province Province, China? Tianchi? , located in the north of Yushan, south of Nenggao Waterfall, between Jiji Mountain (west of the pool) and Shuishe Mountain (east of the pool).
Main attraction
Natural landscape
Lalu Island: Lalu Island (formerly known as Zhuyu Island and Guanghua Island) is located in Sun Moon Lake, bounded by Lalu Island and divided into Sun Moon Lake and Moon Lake. After the National Government came to Taiwan Province, it was renamed Guanghua Island and later Lalu Island, which was the ancestral resting place in the legend of Shao nationality in 1926. Due to the September 21earthquake, many buildings on the island were damaged and the whole island was partially submerged. The restoration project began in 2007.
Maolieshan: Located in the north of Sun Moon Lake, Maolieshan is1020m above sea level, which is an ideal place to overlook the panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake and watch the sunrise. There is a three-story wooden building in the tea reform field, which is an old factory building left over from the Japanese occupation period. Quite elegant and simple, it is also one of the historical buildings designated by the county government. A new tea culture exhibition hall has been built next to it, which displays all kinds of information about tea. After the visit, you will know more about tea culture. In addition, in the valley slope on the left side of the old tea factory, the scenery is charming because of the planting of tea trees. When the weather is good, you can also overlook the mountain view of the fish pond. After passing the old tea factory, we walked on, and there was a row of strong Ceylon olive trees on the roadside, and the red dead leaves fell all the way.
human landscape
Cienta: Cienta was built by Chiang Kai-shek in 197 1 to commemorate his mother and queen mother. It is an octagonal pagoda modeled after the ancient pagoda in Liao and Song Dynasties. The tower was built at the top of Qinglong Mountain, with an altitude of 955 meters. This tower is 9 stories high and about 45 meters high. The elevation of the top of the tower is only 1000 meters. It is said that the top of Ci 'en Tower is the tomb of the Queen Mother, with stone tables and chairs for people to rest. Cienta is the highest point in Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area. Standing at the top of the tower, you can not only see Lalu Island, Xuanzang Temple and Ci 'en Tower on the same central axis, but also have a panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake.
Xuanguang Temple: During the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Japanese took away the parietal relic of Master Xuanzang in Nanjing and returned it to the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China after the war. 1955 Welcome Linggu to Taiwan, 1958 Settle in Xuanguang Temple next to Sun Moon Lake. Xuanguang Temple is only a dozen meters away from the pool, and there is a pier under the temple. Visitors can take a boat to the dock and then walk up the steps to visit. Master Xuanzang's golden body is enshrined in the temple, with a plaque of "Buddhist" hanging on it. Although the parietal relic of Master Xuanzang has been moved to Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple has become a must-see spot for tourists to visit Sun Moon Lake because of the convenient waterway transportation. Xuanguang Temple was built in the style of Tang Dynasty, because it is close to the lake, and you can enjoy the beautiful lake water of Sun Moon Lake nearby.
Xuanzang Temple: Behind Xuanguang Temple, there is a Qinglong Mountain trail leading directly to Xuanzang Temple. Xuanzang Temple is located atNo. Qinglong 1, Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County. After being welcomed back from Japan, Master Xuanzang's spiritual bone was first enshrined in Xuanguang Temple, and it was not until 1965+065438+ 10 that Xuanguang Temple was completed that it was moved to welcome him. Under the signboard of Xuanzang Hall, there are two white elephants with Master Xuanzang's trip to the Western Regions painted in the middle. Xuanzang Temple has three floors, and the main hall on the first floor adopts the way of combining Chinese and western styles, but it still keeps the intimacy of the Buddhist temple. Xuanzang Hall? A plaque. In the middle of the hall is a statue of Master Xuanzang, above it? National treasure? The plaque was inscribed by former president Jiang Gong. Is there a small tower on the third floor of Xuanzang Hall? Xuanzang Tower? Master Xuanzang's head is hidden in the tower. Upstairs is also the classic library of Xuanzang Temple. There are also three inscriptions in the temple: a huge monument in the middle? Biography of Master Xuanzang of Datang? Record the life story of Master Xuanzang. On the left is a friendly memorial to Japan and China, and on the right is a monument to Sino-Japanese Buddhist friendly exchanges. There is also a big drum in front of the temple. When climbing the ladder, you can see the wake-up bell for people to knock on the mallet.
Hydrophilic Park: Taomi River is the first river for Taomi, which has been transformed by ecological methods. At the same time, a hydrophilic park and observation deck were built, and local plants such as eggplant trees and wild peony were planted beside the park, which made people closer to nature. In the hot summer, go swimming in the hydrophilic park, and the clear and transparent cool spring water drives away the summer heat and brings people closer to nature. In winter and dry season, in order to save water resources, the hydrophilic park no longer supplies water, but visitors can still sit still and meditate in the condescending park pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.
Tianbaotang: Take the 2 1 line to Shuili Township in Toushe Basin. On the way, you can see a towering statue of Prince Edward on the right side of the highway, which is the Tianbao Hall in Wudeng Village. Tianbaotang was built during the Japanese occupation, with three benefactors (Guan Gong, Lv Dongbin and Kitchen God) as the main gods. The temple looks magnificent. /kloc-in the autumn of 0/974, Marshal Prince was ordered to guard the Tianbao Hall. The benefactor sent Luan to instruct his followers to build a 6-foot-2-foot-7-inch statue of Marshal Prince behind the temple to show his uncle Prince's outstanding contribution to protecting the villagers. Because the prince's shape is quite towering, it has become a remarkable landmark of the cabinet.
Hanbi Trail: The starting point of Hanbi Trail is Meihe Park. The trail is gentle and winding, surrounding the waterfront of Hanbi Peninsula and shuttling between trees and flowers. This is a route suitable for all ages in Xian Yi. Walking in it in the morning, you can see colorful birds, mountain red heads, embroidered thrush and other birds active in the forest. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sheenta, Lalu Island and green mountains and green waters when you go to Tanpan Wharf. Yule Pavilion is the best place overlooking Qinglong Mountain and Lalu Island. If you look closely, you will understand the geographical mystery of the legendary Qinglong grabbing pearls! Chiang Kai-shek's pavilion, Hanbi Building, was named after its location on Hanbi Peninsula. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife often walked along Hanbi Trail to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. On both sides of the path, Mrs. Jiang's favorite fragrant shrubs such as osmanthus and gardenia are also planted.
Meihuayuan: Located at the entrance of Hanbi Trail, Meihuayuan is the sentry fortress of Chiang Kai-shek's military police stationed in Sun Moon Lake, named after the spiritual symbol of the military police. After the 9.21earthquake, the management office was planned to become a landscape viewing platform. In previous years, when fireworks were set off on the lake near Shuishe Wharf, Plum Garden occupied the commanding heights and became the best base for viewing fireworks. In order to provide alternative leisure activities for tourists who stay at Sun Moon Lake overnight, Meiheyuan opened light meals and bars to private catering industry on 20 1 1.
Peacock Garden: Peacock Garden keeps more than 200 peacocks and 100 pheasants, Taiwan blue magpie and other precious birds. Proud is the patent action of male peacocks. It raised its tail feathers and fanned out. In addition to the courtship function, it is also an action to demonstrate to foreign enemies when necessary. In people's eyes, it looks elegant and generous, with a myriad of manners. However, peacocks don't go to work on rainy days, so as not to affect their health and beauty.