10 things you should know about Touche Reservoir | SUN MOON LAKE, TAIWAN

By 03/08/2018Taiwan





Touche Reservoir is a tourist attraction and natural beauty spot at Sun Moon Lake in the center of Taiwan.

Sun Moon Lake

Here are 10 things you should know about Touche Reservoir:

1. Touche Reservoir is located in the southeast corner of Sun Moon Lake (Taiwan’s largest body of water).

2. The word Touche is also spelled “T’ou-she” by the local Taiwanese people.

3. Touche Reservoir can be accessed via Provincial Highway No. 21, which encircles Sun Moon Lake.

4. The best way to enjoy Touche Reservoir is to rent en e-bike and cycle around on the bike path.

5. Touche Reservoir is surrounded by peaks from the Hehuan Mountain Range which offer amazing photo opportunities.

6. There is a campground nearby, right between HW 21 and the reservoir.

7. This is how Touche Reservoir is written with Chinese characters: 頭社水庫.

8. Touche Reservoir belongs to Yuchi Township in Nantou County, the second largest county of Taiwan.

9. Swimming, fishing, and sailing are not allowed at Touche Reservoir.

10. Before you engage in any outdoor activities at Touche Reservoir, contact the local Office of Natural Resources to find out their restrictions and regulations.

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