The Xuanguang Pier () is a
pier
A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piling, piles or column, pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, b ...
at
Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake ( zh, t=, p=Rìyuè tán, poj= ; Thao language, Thao: ''Zintun'') is a lake in Yuchi, Nantou, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the largest body of water in Taiwan. The area around the lake is home to the Thao people, o ...
in
Yuchi Township,
Nantou County
Nantou is the second largest County (Taiwan), county of Taiwan by area, located in the central part of the country. It is also the only non-coastal county in Taiwan. Its name derives from the Hoanya people, Hoanya Taiwanese aborigines, Taiwanese ...
,
Taiwan
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.
History
Due to the continuing
drought
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which caused water shortage in the lake in early 2021, the pier had to be temporarily closed starting 1 April 2021.
Destinations
The pier serves for destinations to
Ita Thao Pier
The Ita Thao Pier () is a pier at Sun Moon Lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
Architecture
The pier features the Ita Thao Visitor Center which also houses the ticketing counter.
Destinations
The pier serves for destinations to Shu ...
and
Shuishe Pier
The Shuishe Pier () is a pier at Sun Moon Lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
Destinations
The pier serves for destinations to Ita Thao Pier and Xuanguang Pier at the other perimeter sides of Sun Moon Lake.
Transportation
The pie ...
at the other perimeter sides of Sun Moon Lake.
See also
*
Transportation in Taiwan
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Republic of China), Ministry of Transportation and Communications governs transportation in Taiwan.
Land transport
Roads
* Total length: 41,475 km (2009)
** National highway: 901&nb ...
References
Piers in Nantou County
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