Tanxiang Resort Hotel — Hillside Resort · Sun Moon Lake
Looking for a Hillside Resort at Sun Moon Lake that delivers real value? Tanxiang Resort Hotel scores 8.6/10 from 320+ guests — Hillside Resort · Lake View · Tranquil Atmosphere · From NT$3,500/night.
Tanxiang Resort Hotel is a Hillside Resort at Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan's largest lake nestled in the mountains of Nantou County. The property sits in the Yuchih hillside area — on the hillside · ~10-min drive to Shuishe. With a score of 8.6/10 from 320+ guests, it offers a solid choice for travelers seeking an authentic Sun Moon Lake experience.
Guests describe "Sun Moon Lake in the early morning with mist over the water — absolutely breathtaking. This place made them want to come back."
Sun Moon Lake is accessible from Taichung via Nantou Bus (50-70 minutes) or by taxi (~1 hour). There's no MRT service to the lake. Once there, boats, bikes, and local buses connect Shuishe Pier and Ita Thao Village. Tanxiang Resort Hotel is located on the hillside · ~10-min drive to Shuishe, making it convenient for lake sightseeing. Rates start from NT$3,500/night.
Key things to note: Sun Moon Lake has two main areas — Shuishe (more facilities, restaurants, shops) and Ita Thao (quieter, more authentic, home to the indigenous Thao people). Tanxiang Resort Hotel is based in Yuchih hillside, which gives guests a particular character and set of advantages. Check the booking options below and compare prices across Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com before reserving.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Score 8.6/10 from 320+ guests
- ✓ Good value Hillside Resort at Sun Moon Lake
- ✓ Hillside Resort
- ! No hot spring (onsen) in room
- ! Book well in advance — limited rooms
- ! Lake view not guaranteed in all room types
- ✓ Score 8.6/10 from 320+ guests
- ✓ Hillside Resort · Lake View · Tranquil Atmosphere
- ✓ Rates from NT$3,500/night
- ! No hot spring in room
- ! Advance booking required during holidays
- ! Not all rooms have lake views
- 💡If you need hot spring in-room — this property doesn't offer onsen. Try Fuli Hot Spring or Fleur de Chine instead.
- 💡If you need guaranteed lake view — specify 'Lake View Room' when booking. Not all rooms have direct lake views.
- 💡If you need many restaurant options — check whether Shuishe or Ita Thao better suits your dining preferences.