Ita Thao
伊達邵
The settlement of the Thao people on the southeast shore of Sun Moon Lake, where the pier, old street, and snack stalls are concentrated. It is a key base for lakeside lodging and dining.
Ita Thao is the traditional settlement of the Thao, the Indigenous people of Sun Moon Lake. It lies on the southeast shore of the lake and was formerly known as Dehua Village. The Ita Thao pier is where tour boats depart for Shueishe and Xuanguang Temple, and where you can board the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. The old street offers snacks such as wild boar sausage, millet wine, Chilli fish, and Indigenous-style barbecue, and there are many guesthouses. In the evening it has more local atmosphere than Shueishe. The Thao are one of the smallest Indigenous peoples in Taiwan, and they hold ceremonies such as the Harvest Festival in the eighth lunar month. Visitors should respect local customs.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Ci'en Pagoda
- Xuanzang Temple
- Xuanguang Temple
- Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple
- Sun Moon Lake
- Shuishe Pier & Village
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village & Sun Moon Lake Ropeway
- Hanbi Trail