Breathtaking mountain-and-water scenery you can't stop photographing – Five glass-house stays in Nantou

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Although Nantou is the only county in Taiwan that isn’t coastal, it still boasts the magnificent scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the rich beauty of mountains all around. The distinctive glass-house homestays here offer astonishing views, utilizing large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass curtain walls and other designs to bring the stunning lake and mountain vistas right before your eyes.

1. Sun Moon Lake Yuan Senlin Homestay
Yuan Senlin Homestay is located in the mountains near Sun Moon Lake. With a modern architectural style and large glass curtain wall designs, it 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 Retreat
Nestled in the mountains far from the hustle and bustle, Jiushu Forest Creative Retreat features architecture designed to coexist with nature. It offers not only modern triangular-structured glass houses but also a variety of lodging spaces including glass bamboo huts, treehouses, and barns. Visitors can also come just to dine and enjoy the wood-fired pizza here. 

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

3. Shiwei Inn & Station Museum
Shiwei Inn & Station Museum features Taiwan’s only wedding venue that combines a fairytale floral style with a tropical villa aesthetic. The property is filled with South Pacific flair and also includes European-style elements. While lounging by the spacious pool, a turn reveals an endless white-sand beach – making it a new vacation destination for travelers. 

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