Hehuanshan Mountain Drive
Ren'ai Township 5 hrs
Ascend to Taiwan's 'Roof of Taiwan' for breathtaking alpine views.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Subtropical
Languages
Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Sun Moon Lake
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Aiyu Jelly
Tea Eggs
Bamboo Rice
Sun Moon Lake Black Tea
When to visit Nantou
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April, October
Busiest: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
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Jan60
Cool, mountain chilly
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Feb65
Mild, occasional rain
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Mar85
Pleasant, spring blooms
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Apr90
Warm, ideal for outdoors
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May75
Warm, start of rain
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Jun60
Hot, humid, afternoon rain
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Jul55
Hot, humid, typhoon risk
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Aug50
Hot, humid, typhoon risk
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Sept80
Warm, less rain
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Oct90
Cool, clear, best weather
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Nov85
Cool, crisp air
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Dec70
Cool, sometimes chilly
Things to do in Nantou
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
3 places
Cingjing Farm
Ren'ai Township 3 hrs
Interact with sheep and enjoy stunning mountain vistas at this high-altitude farm.
Xitou Nature Education Area
Lugu Township 3 hrs
Wander through a lush forest, bamboo groves, and unique tree species.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Tea Tasting in Lugu
Lugu Township 1.5 hrs
Savor premium Oolong tea in the heart of Taiwan's tea country.
Any time of day
3 places
Sun Moon Lake Cruise
Sun Moon Lake 2 hrs
Glide across Taiwan's largest lake, admiring temples and mountains.
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
Yuchi Township 4 hrs
Explore indigenous culture, enjoy theme park rides, and beautiful gardens.
Wenwu Temple
Sun Moon Lake 1.5 hrs
Visit the grand temple overlooking Sun Moon Lake, dedicated to civil and martial saints.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Nantou
Straight-line distance from the centre of Nantou.
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