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The Most Beautiful Lakes in the World You Can Visit With Culture Trip

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Whether you love wild swimming, boat trips or simply lounging with a waterside view, there’s something inherently serene about the peaceful beauty of a lake. From Northern Italy to East Asia and even an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic, these are the world’s most beautiful lakes that you can visit with Culture Trip.

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Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan at sunset

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

The largest body of water in Taiwan is as ethereal as the name suggests. The area is designated as one of the country’s National Scenic Areas and, while the lake’s majestic alpine vistas are to be treasured, it’s also what surrounds that makes this place so special. It’s an area rich in indigenous culture and local agriculture, as well as verdant hiking and cycling trails. Day three of our Taste of Taiwan trip is dedicated entirely to Sun Moon Lake. We’ll start with a refreshing two-hour cycle around the lake’s turquoise waters, followed by a visit to Xiangshan Visitor Centre and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we’ll embark on a gentle hourlong boat cruise, before visiting the hilltop temple of Wenwu, which boasts stunning views of the lake. Finally, this region is also famous for producing black tea, so it would be rude not to make a late afternoon visit to Ho Ho Cha Tea Factory for a hand-rolling and tasting session.

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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT Taipei, Taiwan
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ENDS AT Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION 9
GROUP SIZE 16
PHYSICAL RATING
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About the author

Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.

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