Breathtaking mountain-and-water scenery: The top five glass-walled accommodations in Nantou

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Although Nantou is the only county in Taiwan that isn't coastal, it boasts the magnificent scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the rich beauty of mountains all around. The distinctive glass-walled homestays here offer astonishing views, utilizing large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass curtain walls and other designs that allow the stunning lake and mountain vistas to be fully appreciated.

1. Sun Moon Lake Yuan Forest Homestay
Yuan Forest Homestay is located in the mountains near Sun Moon Lake. Its modern architectural style, paired with large glass curtain wall designs, offers sweeping views of lush green forests and distant lake scenery. Room types include double and four-person rooms, such as Sunrise, Panorama, and Forest Starry Sky rooms, with extensive use of natural wood materials that blend the homestay seamlessly into nature.
 
Address: No. 39, Wenhua Lane, Zhongming Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County

2. Jiushu Forest Creative Stay
Nestled in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle, Jiushu Forest Creative Stay features architecture designed to coexist with nature. It offers not only modern triangular-structured glass houses but also a variety of accommodation spaces including glass bamboo huts, treehouses, and barns. Visitors can also come here just to dine and enjoy the on-site wood-fired pizza. 

Address: No. 6-18, Zhongxing Lane, Gonghe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County

3. Shiwei Inn
Shiwei Inn features Taiwan’s only wedding venue that combines a fairy-tale floral style with a tropical villa aesthetic. The property is infused with both Polynesian charm and European elements. While lounging in the spacious swimming pool, a turn reveals an endless white-sand beach, making it a new vacation destination for travelers. 

Address: No. 162-50, Yuping Road, Yushi Li, Caotun Township, Nantou County