And on Day 2 itself, after a great breakfast at our cosy homestay, we spent the whole day exploring Sun Moon Lake. Started off with the Boat trip (Price included with our dinner at the Home stay at only 243NT per pax!). The pier is just a few steps away from our homestay, less than 5 mins walk. After getting our hand stamped (it's a whole day hope on and off ferry service), off we go!
First stop : Was at XuanZang Temple. Took a short walk, and yes, you have to try the Ah Po's 茶叶蛋(Tea leaves egg). It's simply heavenly.It's just so yummy. We had one each, but it's not enough especially for my Aunt who loves it, and even until today, she keeps grumbling that i did not let her have a 2nd helping of the eggs! hahaa
After that, we boarded the ferry again, and off we went to Ita Shao, the Village of Thao. Had a walk around, bought some rice wine, and took the ferry back again. Kept our shopping stuff.
After a short break, we took the shuttle bus, and went on our way to the Ci En Pagoda. It's quite a walk up, approximately took the 4 of us around 30-45mins, but the walk's really worth it. It's so peaceful and serene up there, and when we went up the Pagoda, the view is fantastic! you get a 360 degree view of the Sun Moon Lake from up there. Simply like a view of the heavens..
Our last stop before heading back to our homestay, is at the Wen Wu Temple. A big and majestic temple. Although it's my 2nd visit to this temple, i still enjoy the peace and serenity there. And another not to be missed snack is the "BBQ taiwan sausage" sold at the little stalls just outside the temple. It's just different from the usual stalls. THe meat more tender, and juicer! Yum Yum.
And off, it'a back to the homestay, for another night, and off to Taipei the next day. Byee sun moon lake.
Ci En Pagoda
