Shuishe Pier & Village
水社碼頭
The transport hub and accommodation area on the north shore of Sun Moon Lake, where lake boats, loop buses, and bike paths all converge.
Shuishe is where most visitors to Sun Moon Lake gather. At Shuishe Pier, lake boats run to and from Xuanguang Temple and Ita Thao (a three-pier combined ticket costs about NT$300, with sailings roughly 08:00 to 17:00). Next to the pier are the bus terminal, a visitor center, hotels, and a snack street. The Shuishe Waterfront Trail extends north of the pier along the lake and can be walked all the way to the Hanbi Trail, a good spot to watch the sunset over the water in the evening. Most people stay overnight here and buy souvenirs such as Sun Moon Lake Jiji fish (Ruili fish) and black tea. From Taichung High Speed Rail Station, take the Nantou Bus Sun Moon Lake line for about 1.5 hours and get off here.
Opening hours
Open all day (boats approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Hanbi Trail
- Sun Moon Lake
- Sun Moon Lake Bikeway
- Xuanguang Temple
- Xiangshan Visitor Center
- Sun Moon Lake Wenwu Temple
- Xuanzang Temple
- Ci'en Pagoda