Sun Moon Lake Shui She Pier Water Activity Path Introduction
The entrance to the Shui She Riverside Trail is located at the wooden gate to the left of the Shui She Pier. It serves as an important pedestrian route connecting Shui She Pier to Jiulongkou. The entire trail is equipped with a wheelchair-accessible sloped path, making it very gentle and easy to traverse. Following the wooden boardwalk along the pond, visitors can walk directly to Jiulongkou via Zhaowu Pier. The trail is lush with green trees, ensuring a cool atmosphere even in the peak summer heat. Along the way, there are resting points formed by stone walls made of local sandstone, allowing tourists to pause for a break or enjoy the view of yachts skimming across the pond; or gaze at the serene lake surface, reflecting sunlight and sparkling as if thousands of pieces of gold and silver have fallen into the water. On foggy days, the Xuanzang Temple on the Qingshan Mountain appears like an ancient temple in a traditional Chinese painting, evoking a sense of nostalgia. The Cien Pagoda on Shabalanshan can be seen from any angle along the trail, standing like a sword guarding Sun Moon Lake. Upon reaching Jiulongkou, there is an artificial floating island planted with wild ginger flowers, where you might catch a glimpse of a black-crowned night heron hiding beneath the leaves, ready to hunt. If you still have the interest and energy, you can continue to Wunwu Temple’s old steps, or climb up to Zhushiyuan on the opposite side to embark on another segment of the journey. At night, viewing the Shui She Pier from the trail, the lights of hotels and restaurants sparkle, resembling colorful jewels against the dark backdrop, creating an even more dazzling spectacle. The riverside trail also offers an interpretive system for travel information and ecological knowledge, making it an excellent choice for family outings.
