Sun Moon Lake Introduction
Sun Moon Lake is a famous natural lake in Taiwan, situated at an elevation of 760 meters. Surrounded by lush mountains, it boasts a magnificent ambiance; the lake's scenery is picturesque with its stunning views. The lake is abundant in various fish species, known for their delicious taste, and the beauty around the lake is countless, offering different sights at all times of the day throughout the seasons. It is the largest inland lake in the country. Sun Moon Lake has a long history and is well-known far and wide, but its transformative opportunity came after the 921 earthquake in 2000, when the National Scenic Area Administration was established. The first phase of the mission was the "Post-disaster Reconstruction" work, which revitalized Sun Moon Lake. The second phase involved preparations before the opening to mainland Chinese tourists in 2009, which included updates to the docks and renovations of the visitor center. This solid foundation played a significant role, along with the opening of National Highway 6 and the launch of the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway, resulting in a continuous increase in tourist numbers, rising from 1.4 million visitors annually at its inception to a peak of 8 million visitors in 2011. The third phase expanded the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area from 9,000 hectares to 18,000 hectares, incorporating parts of villages from Puli, Jiji, and Xinyi Township. At this time, the focus shifted to "low-carbon tourism and smart sightseeing" in pursuit of the sustainable development of Sun Moon Lake.
