Ci'en Pagoda
Ci'en Pagoda
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,538 contributions
Jan 2020
Ci'en Pagoda was built by he late President Chiang Kai-shek to honour his mother. It is on top of a mountain that is 954 metres (3130 feet) high. The pagoda is 45 metress (150 feet) making the pagoda exactly 1,000 metres (3280 feet) tall. Ci'en Pagoda is the most prominent feature of the Sun Moon lake area. I have climbed Ci'en Pagoda serveral times. Chiang Kai-skek is conroversial these days but he did leave some attractive monuments.
Written 3 June 2020
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kawaii
Singapore24 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I hiked from the xuanguang pier, first to the xuanzang temple then to ci en pagoda.twas long but totally worth the effort. If u have a vehicle, you can stop at cien pagoda car park.
Written 7 October 2018
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DonJYLoveToTravel
Singapore, Singapore363 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
There are 2 stages of stairs to get to the top of pagoda - first one is the stairs to the site itself and the other is up the pagoda. takes 20 - 30 mins from the bottom to the top of pagoda.
Written 31 March 2018
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MikeYong1A
Singapore, Singapore177 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
It's a nice drive up the mountain to where the base of the pagoda is, and then it's a small climb up the stairs to the pagoda, then more steps to the top of the pagoda for the best view of Sun Moon Lake, and you can skip taking the gondola cable car!
Written 31 December 2015
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hawaiitraveller1
honolulu344 contributions
Feb 2020
Very nice view of Sun Moon Lake from the top of this pagoda. There are many steps to take to get to the top of area where the pagoda is located so make sure you are in shape to make the trek.
Written 17 February 2020
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Helen
Alstonville, Australia68 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Located on Sha Ba Lan mountain this pagoda is a nice 700 meter nature walk up from the car park . Built by Chiang Kai-Shek in memory of his mother it’s six levels with a big bell at the top and the panoramic views of Sun Moon Lake from each level are spectacular and great for photos and even better it’s free
Written 8 May 2019
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jackkoh c
Singapore, Singapore115 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Must visit.
You must climb up the 8-storey pagoda for breath-taking views of SML. Free entry.
We took a bus from Ita Thao (just 3 stops away and drop at XuanZang Temple), but bus comes only every half hr or just walk the steep slope there which will take 30 mins too).
At XuanZang Temple, don't forget to walk into this temple too to see the kwan-In statue. When coming down, we walked back to XuanZang and follow the 30 min trail down to the XuanGuang temple pier and ride the SML ferry.
Don't bother to climb from the XuanGuang pier as it will take 40 mins of tough trail climb. You can bus from pier too (bus comes only every hour)
You must climb up the 8-storey pagoda for breath-taking views of SML. Free entry.
We took a bus from Ita Thao (just 3 stops away and drop at XuanZang Temple), but bus comes only every half hr or just walk the steep slope there which will take 30 mins too).
At XuanZang Temple, don't forget to walk into this temple too to see the kwan-In statue. When coming down, we walked back to XuanZang and follow the 30 min trail down to the XuanGuang temple pier and ride the SML ferry.
Don't bother to climb from the XuanGuang pier as it will take 40 mins of tough trail climb. You can bus from pier too (bus comes only every hour)
Written 23 January 2019
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Finding C
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Nov 2018 • Couples
The hike uphill is worth the views you get from the Pagoda.Sun Moon lake & the mountains are beautiful! The area is very peaceful (visited on Thursday).If you around the area this place is highly recommend.
Written 22 November 2018
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sal1012018
Toronto, Canada26 contributions
June 2018 • Solo
The pagoda has great views of sun moon lake once you climb to the top.
Its an 2 hour hike round trip from the pier and its definitely worth the visit.
Its an 2 hour hike round trip from the pier and its definitely worth the visit.
Written 10 July 2018
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polsa
Singapore, Singapore84 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
This offers the best view of Sun Moon Lake in our opinion. Period. Nothing comes close. We did the long climb all the way from the pier before realizing the round island bus goes there too. (The hike is nice actually.. good exercise and scenery - in winter). The pagoda is clean, well maintained and nice. The view at the top offers a panoramic 360 view of SML. Well worth it.
Written 19 January 2018
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What's the best way to get to the start of Ci'en Pagoda Trail from Shuishe? Take the boat to Xuanguang Wharf then take the bus?
Written 16 March 2024
Lake touring bus
Sun Moon Lake→Ita Thao→Xuanguang Temple（6669）
Written 19 April 2024
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