We cycled around the pretty Sun Moon Lake. It was easy to get to the lake from Tainan by public bus.
Ride details
2026-04-28_Sun_Moon_Lake GPX
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Date: 28 April 2026
Start: Shuishe, on the north-western side of the lake
Finish: Shuishe
Distance: 28 km
Elevation gain: 425 m
GPS Trace: Download the GPX file from the button on the map above
Meals:
- Coffee: At a cafe in the Ita Thao ferry terminal
Weather:
Post-ride accommodation: Finders Hotel, Taipei
Bike: Brompton C-Line 12-speed, 2025 model
Navigation computer: Coospo CS-500
Observations
- There was a cycle path around the astern side of the lake, but it had many closed portions on the day we were there.
- Sometimes the paths closest to the lake shore were pedestrian only, with lots of steps.
Scenery
Here are some photos from the ride.
About
This ride was part of a multi-day cycling adventure in Taiwan, in April 2026.