Sun Moon Lake Gondola Station Introduction
The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway connects the Ita Thao area of Sun Moon Lake with the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. Riding the gondola allows visitors to enjoy the Michelin three-star scenic views of Sun Moon Lake, surrounded by mountains. This gondola system, designed and manufactured by the Austrian company Doppelmayr, stretches 1,877 meters from the lakeside near Ita Thao to the scenic observation deck of the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. It features 86 cabins, color-coded in red, yellow, blue, and green, representing the sun (日), the moon (月), the lake waters (潭), and the mountain forests (綠野), respectively. Among them, the green cabin has a transparent crystal floor, perfect for thrill-seekers who want to experience the excitement of being 142 meters above the ground. During the ride, passengers can overlook the famous views of Sun Moon Lake, as well as the scenic spots of Zhuoshui River and Puli highland basin. They can also catch a glimpse of the Sun Moon Lake Diversion Project miracle, the giant bamboo shoot water inlet, and fly over the Smiling Valley, providing a ten-minute aerial journey showcasing the beautiful lake landscapes, geographic features, hydrology, and the seasonal scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Ascending to the 1,000-meter-high Bujishan, the gondola crosses a 786-meter-wide valley, creating a "smile in the valley" between the T7 and T8 towers, offering an unobstructed panoramic view, making it the best route to admire the lake scenery from above.
