Sun Moon Lake Dazhu Lake Trail Introduction
The Dazhu Lake Nature Trail, which is only 180 meters long, is the shortest trail along Sun Moon Lake. Entering from the parking lot below the road, there is a viewing platform nearby. To the right of the viewing platform, a path descends towards the lakeshore, where there is a roaring outlet beneath the trail, known as the Sun Moon Spring, a famous attraction of Sun Moon Lake. In fact, it is the outlet of the Wujie Waterway, which was excavated during the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese dug an underground tunnel from the Wujie Tribe in Ren'ai Township to directly channel water from upstream of the Zhuoshuixi River into Sun Moon Lake, providing a stable water source for the lake. The Wetland for Waterbirds — due to years of sediment accumulation, the area has gradually become shallow and covered with reeds, making it an important habitat for fish and shrimp breeding, as well as a resting place for herons, night herons, and kingfishers. During migratory bird seasons, flocks of geese and ducks create a stunning spectacle.
