10-Apr - As we slept early last night, we got up early to start the day by exploring the other side of the lake via boat. Sun Moon Lake has 3 jetties built to facilitate travels between popular destinations around the island. They are namely 水杜码头，玄光寺码头和伊达邵码头。From where we are staying, the nearest jetty is the 水杜码头. Taking the round island boat ride, our first destination of the day is the 玄光寺码头.
Our unlimited day pass for the boat ride
Quick stop by the Sun Moon Lake visitor center for some photos
Unique building operating as a hotel - 1 room per floor
The boat that will be ferrying us - 明月之星
Nearest contact with the 拉魯島 located in the center of the lake
Bamboo backdrop at the 玄光寺码头
玄光寺
Nice scenery of the lake from high ground
Behind 玄光寺, there is a short trail known as 青龙山步道 that will take you to a bigger temple called the 玄奘寺 which is located higher up the hill and further inland. At first glance, the trail looks manageable......
青龙山步道 - Looks can be deceiving
Funny sculpture along the pathway to 玄奘寺
Combining the hot sun and working against gravity, the final straw came when we were faced with this endless steps at the end of the pathway
After walking and climbing for an hour, we finally reached 玄奘寺!
Nice view of the lake from the highest point at the hill we were on
玄奘寺
Wall sculpture depicting the journey of 玄奘 in India during his journey to the West
After we are done taking photos, we proceed to our next destination - 伊达邵码头. 伊达邵 is a small town located at the opposite side of the lake where the 邵 tribe (the smallest Aboriginal tribe in Taiwan) lived in. The town consists of a main street and a few side street, with shops selling handicrafts and local small bites.
伊达邵码头visitor center
伊达邵 main street. Think we are too early, there is no soul on the main street.
伊达邵码头 viewing platform
By the lakeside
伊达邵码头
As the sun began to set, we wrapped up our photo taking session and caught the last boat out of the jetty to return back to 水杜码头.
Last view of 伊达邵 on our way back
水杜码头
Nice tree balancing skill!
Today marked the last day for our stay at 日月潭. The Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful lake with lots of scenic spots, hiking trails and the people there generally leads a slow pace of life. I find this is really a good place to de-stress and unwind yourself should you need somewhere to escape from the stressful Singapore life. =p
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