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A Different Perspective on Sun Moon Lake: Secret Spots on the Most Beautiful Bike Path Open to Public

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — In the early morning when the sky is just beginning to lighten, cycling along the scenic path around the lake is the best way to enjoy Sun Moon Lake. The view becomes especially unforgettable as the sun rises and the shimmering ripples on the lake surface catch the light. In 2012...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team, Reported by Liao Qiyu

In the early morning when the sky is just beginning to lighten, cycling along the scenic path around the lake is the best way to enjoy Sun Moon Lake. The view becomes especially unforgettable as the sun rises and the shimmering ripples on the lake surface catch the light. In 2012, the Sun Moon Lake ring road was selected by CNN Go, the lifestyle and travel website under CNN, as one of the world's top ten most beautiful bike paths due to its stunning mountain and water scenery, rich indigenous culture, and abundant natural landscapes. It attracted many cycling enthusiasts.

Sun Moon Lake has created a new attraction: the viewing platform. (Photo provided by the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)

The scenic views along the Sun Moon Lake ring road are breathtaking. (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Liao Qiyu)

Now, besides the ring road, visitors to Sun Moon Lake can also explore...On November 7, Sun Moon Lake unveiled a new attraction: the “Xiangshan Ecological Trail,” featuring a 15-meter cantilevered viewing platform similar to the “Skywalk” at the Grand Canyon in the United States.Extending from the existing bike path over the lake surface, the platform is about 10 meters high and features a grated floor design that adds an extra thrill to the walk. From this viewing platform, visitors can take in a 270-degree panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake, encompassing over 80% of the scenic area, including the Shuishe Dam, Hanbi Peninsula, and Lalu Island. They can also enjoy watching leisurely boats gliding across the lake.

Visitors can now take in the entire beauty of Sun Moon Lake from the viewing platform. (Photo provided by the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)

The view of the Xiangshan Bike Path and Tongxin Bridge at Sun Moon Lake. (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Liao Qiyu)

Cycling along the Xiangshan Bike Path toward the lake while enjoying the picturesque scenery. (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Liao Qiyu)

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