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Nantou
Nantou is Taiwan's only landlocked county, a rugged mountain heartland cradling Sun Moon Lake and more than 40 peaks above 3,000m, including Yushan, the island's tallest summit. Tea plantations, high-altitude farms, and the historic Jiji rail branch line give the county a slower, cooler character distinct from Taiwan's coastal cities.
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Frequently asked questions about Nantou
How do I get to Nantou?
Nantou has no airport or through main-line rail station of its own, so travellers first reach Taichung — by air or via Taichung's HSR/TRA stations — and then continue by regional bus (~1–1.5 hours) into Nantou's gateway towns like Puli or Sun Moon Lake.
How many days should I spend in Nantou?
Plan on ~2-3 days to take in Sun Moon Lake at a relaxed pace along with one highland detour such as Cingjing Farm or Xitou.
What is Nantou known for?
Nantou is Taiwan's only landlocked county, a rugged mountain heartland cradling Sun Moon Lake and more than 40 peaks above 3,000m, including Yushan, the island's tallest summit. Tea plantations, high-altitude farms, and the historic Jiji rail branch line give the county a slower, cooler character distinct from Taiwan's coastal cities.