Sun Shao

Sun Moon Lake is Taiwans most famous lake-side recreational area. It is situated in Nantou County, Central Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural (But changed by man) lake in Taiwan. It is called Sun Moon Lake because the eastern end of the lake looks round like the sun, while the western end is a little shaped like a crescent moon. The lake is surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery, Temples, Fishing camps, Boat houses for fishermen and fishing pontoons etc. Strangely enough, the best times I ever spent at the lake were during the full moons. In the middle of the lake is a tiny Island named Lalu which is a sacred place for the local Indigenous Thao People. This island is off-limits to visitors, and only the Shao People can go there to worship their Ancestors. However, there are many tour boats which take passengers to the tiny Island, daily. You can only view Island from the Islands jetty. The Thao Aborigines originally dwelled by the lake, but were later reallocated by the Japanese to make way for a hydroelectric power plant and widening of the lake. Tzuen Pagoda: Tzuen pagoda was built in commemoration of Madam Wang, the Mother of Chiang Kai-Shek. It lies on the top of Sabalan mountain which is covered by some forest and farms. Directly in front of the Pagoda is Madam Wangs Summer retreat which still is luxuriously furnished.