2-Day Sun Moon Lake Private Tour from Taipei: Includes round-trip boat rides

Boat rides across Sun Moon Lake and a night in the mountains between Taipei and Taichung

A 2-day private tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake with an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel, round-trip boat rides on the lake, and stops at Puli Wine Museum and National Taichung Theater. Day 1 moves from the Puli Wine Museum to Sun Moon Lake, where you board boats to see the lake from the water and stay overnight. Day 2 includes a morning at the lake before heading to Taichung's architectural landmark theater and returning to Taipei.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Taipei to Sun Moon Lake exploration

• Visit Puli Wine Museum & Factory
• Boat ride on Sun Moon Lake
• Explore Shuishe Pier
• Visit Wenwu Temple
• Visit Ci'en Pagoda or cycle around lake
• Explore Xiangshan Visitor Center

Day 2: Sun Moon Lake to Taichung and Taipei

• Enjoy morning at Sun Moon Lake
• Visit National Taichung Theater

The experience

The tour leaves Taipei and heads to Puli Wine Museum & Factory, where you walk through exhibits on Shaoxing wine production and can taste samples of the traditional rice wine. From there, the drive continues to Sun Moon Lake, where round-trip boat rides are included. You board at Shuishe Pier and cross the water to see the mountains and shoreline from the lake itself. The itinerary also takes you to Wenwu Temple, Ci'en Pagoda and the Xiangshan Visitor Center, each positioned around the lake's perimeter. You stay overnight at Lealea Richforest Hotel or a similar 4-star property.

Day 2 begins at Sun Moon Lake before the drive south to Taichung. The National Taichung Theater, designed by architect Toyo Ito, is the final stop: a building with fluid, organic curves that has become recognized in the architectural world for its innovative form. From there, the driver returns you to Taipei. The tour operates with a Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide, air-conditioned private vehicle transport, and breakfast each morning. Travel insurance is provided for all participants. A moderate amount of walking is involved across the lake stops and the theater visit.

The drive from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours each way, so the itinerary accounts for travel time in its 2-day span. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You'll need to provide your hotel name and address when booking. Bring cash, comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket. One piece of luggage per traveler is included. Oversized bags are not permitted. Groups of 2 share a twin room. Groups of 3 get a family room with two large beds.

What’s included

• 4-star hotel accommodation for one night.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Taipei.
• private air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide.
• breakfast both mornings.
• round-trip boat rides on Sun Moon Lake.
• entry to Puli Wine Museum.
• travel insurance for all participants.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Justaiwantour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private vehicle and guide for the full 2 days. The dedicated driver means no shared stops or group schedules, and the overnight stay lets you see Sun Moon Lake at sunrise without rushing back to Taipei the same day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 72 h before the start.

What is the Puli Wine Museum & Factory like?

Puli Wine Museum & Factory showcases the history and production of Shaoxing wine, a traditional Chinese rice wine. You explore the museum to learn about the cultural significance of the wine and watch the wine-making process firsthand, with tasting sessions available to sample the varieties produced there.

Can I take a boat on Sun Moon Lake?

Yes, round-trip boat rides on Sun Moon Lake are included. You board at Shuishe Pier and cross the water to see the mountains and lake from the water itself, with views of the shoreline and surrounding peaks from the boat.

What is the National Taichung Theater?

The National Taichung Theater, also called the Opera House in Taichung, was designed by architect Toyo Ito. Its design features fluid and organic forms that have earned widespread recognition in the architectural world, and it stands as a distinctive landmark in Taichung.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved across the stops at Sun Moon Lake (including the temple, pagoda and visitor center), and at the National Taichung Theater in Taichung.

What hotel will I stay in?

You stay overnight at Lealea Richforest Hotel or a similar 4-star property on the shore of Sun Moon Lake. Groups of 2 share a twin room. Groups of 3 share a family room with two large beds.