Sun Moon Lake 2011 (Part 1)

July 2011

Planned the trip and got the airtickets since Dec 2010 and after a long period of planning, we (my mama, Aunt and an old old friend) finally went on our way. Took JetStar and reached Taipei around noon. Transferred to the HSR (via the Ubus Shuttle) and a 40mins HSR ride took us to Tai Chung.

From Tai Chung HSR Station, we boarded the Nantou bus 南投客運bus which took us to SML directly. A very beautiful bus ride up which took approx 1 hour plus.

Stayed at this beautiful homestay, Laurel Villa 桂月村民宿 which is very cosy, and with very hospitable owners! Great location, and good food too! Really hit off with the owners. In fact, had a nice long chat with them over dinner that we almost forgot we were suppose to do some light shopping after dinner!

Beautiful Sunrise during the early morning. Woke up around 5 am, and took a walk around the lake. Much to see during the early hours. So quiet and yet, so beautiful. Really worth waking up early for the view.

Dawn break.