Sun Moon Lake Dazhu Lake Trail Introduction
The Dajuhu Natural Trail, measuring only 180 meters in length, is the shortest trail by Sun Moon Lake. Entering from the parking lot below the road, you will soon find a viewing platform. To the right of the platform, the trail descends to the lake's edge, where there is a roaring water outlet on the surface of the lake, known as the famous unique attraction of Sun Moon Lake – the Sun Moon Spring. In fact, this is the outlet of the Wujie water diversion channel, which was excavated during the Japanese occupation period. The Japanese dug a tunnel from the Wujie tribal area in Ren'ai Township directly to Sun Moon Lake to channel the water from the upper reaches of the Zhuoshui River into Sun Moon Lake, serving as a stable water source for the lake. The waterbird wetland – due to years of sediment accumulation, gradually became shallow and covered with reeds, making it an important habitat for fish and shrimp to reside and breed, as well as a resting place for herons, night herons, and kingfishers. During the migratory season, it becomes a spectacular sight with flocks of geese and ducks.
