Lalu

--The legend of Lalu island is the residence of the highest ancestor of Shao nationality, and it is also one of the early settlements of Shao nationality.

--Now the land is well protected and used to commemorate the ancestors of the Shao clan.

--Due to the strong wind and waves in the Sun Moon Lake, it is better for tourists not to stand in the bow of the boat when taking the cruise ship in the park!

Lalu

La Lu Island, an island of Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Spot, is located in the center of Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County, Taiwan Province. It is also a landmark of Sun Moon Lake. Legend is the residence of the highest ancestor of the Shao nationality, and it is also one of the early settlements of the Shao nationality. The Qing Dynasty literature called "Zhuyu", "Zhushan", "Zhuzai mountain", the Japanese called "Yudao", and the national government called "Guanghua island", meaning "shining China". After the 921 earthquake in 1999, the old man under the moon has been moved to the dragon and Phoenix Palace. Guanghua island is also known as Lalu.

Practical information

Ticket Price

Admission: free joint ticket (including Lake tour bus, transportation boat ticket, Xiangshan shuttle bus and Sun Moon Lake cable car): NT $360.

Opening Hours

Open all day.

Traffic information

External traffic

Starting from Taipei: Guoguang passenger transport Taipei West Station - Riyuetan, two flights a day on weekdays and four on weekends. The pick-up point is near the Zhongxiao Fuxing station on the Mucha line of the Taipei MRT. The full fare is 460 yuan. Or Guoguang passenger transport Taipei West Station Puli, and then transfer to Nantou passenger transport to Riyuetan.

Starting from Taichung: Nantou passenger transport Taichung Gancheng station Puli, get off at Sun Moon Lake. Or take Fengrong bus in Shuili to Puli, and get off at Riyuetan. The water ride point is in front of Taitie Shuili station. There are a lot of flights on these two lines every day. "Taiwan Haoxing" also has a direct bus from Taichung Gancheng station to Sun Moon Lake, with a ticket price of 180 yuan.

Internal transportation

In terms of internal transportation, there are many ways to choose from, such as lake bus, ship, bicycle and so on. You can go to the dalalu Island Scenic Spot (you can't go to the island).

Main attractions

The old man's temple under the moon.

festival activities

If Shao women want to become witches, they must go to the island on the auspicious day of the golden age to ask for instructions from their ancestors. Only with their consent can they bear the heavy responsibility of reciting incantations and hosting ceremonies.

Next to the temple for the aged under the moon, group marriages are held every year.

geographical position

Lalu island is located in the center of Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan Province. It used to be the holy land of Shao people, one of the Gaoshan people. The earthquake disaster caused serious damage to Lalu island. Efforts should be made to develop and rebuild it, integrate it into Shao culture and art, and reappear its splendor.

The government of Nantou County designated Lalu island as the holy land for the ancestors of the Shao people to show respect for them. In 2000, the Shao people planted eggplant trees on the island, symbolizing the continuity of the culture of the descendants of the Shao people from generation to generation.

Other titles

Before the island in Sun Moon Lake was called Guanghua Island, there were several other different names in different times and backgrounds: the Japanese called it "Jade Island"; the Han people of Fujian by the lake called it "Zhuzai mountain"; the foreigners called it "Pearl Island" in the late Qing Dynasty; the Qing Dynasty Literature "Zhuyu island", "Zhushan", "Zhuzai mountain" The names of "Pearl" or "jade" and "mountain", "island" or "island" are all based on the shape and situation. The original owner of Sun Moon Lake, Shao, named after "Lalu", is the base of the original parent society of Shao people in the early period. The pronunciation of Lalu is similar to that of Shao, which says "true and correct" The pronunciation of "La Lu" just shows the mainstream and lofty status of La Lu Island in the history of Shao nationality

status

Up to now, Lalu island still has its sacred and symbolic significance. For example, the Shao people believe that their highest ancestor is living in Lalu. According to tradition, people who want to learn to be "husband and mother" always want to learn to be "husband and mother" All the women must be accompanied by their senior husband and mother to board the island of Lalu to feel the Enlightenment of the supreme ancestor. Only when they are accepted can they be regarded as a formal entry.

After the 921 earthquake in 1999, the old man under the moon has been moved to the dragon and Phoenix Palace. Guanghua island is also known as Lalu.

Address: Sun Moon Lake scenic spot, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

Longitude: 120.91133591032

Latitude: 23.855677168502

Official website: http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Traffic information: Lalu island is located in Nantou County, about 20 kilometers away from Yuchi township

Public transportation:

Starting from Taipei: Guoguang passenger transport Taipei West Station - Riyuetan, two flights a day on weekdays and four on weekends. The pick-up point is near the Zhongxiao Fuxing station on the Mucha line of the Taipei MRT. The full fare is 460 yuan. Or Guoguang passenger transport Taipei West Station Puli, and then transfer to Nantou passenger transport to Riyuetan.

Starting from Taichung: Nantou passenger transport Taichung Gancheng station Puli, get off at Sun Moon Lake. Or take Fengrong bus in Shuili to Puli, and get off at Riyuetan. The water ride point is in front of Taitie Shuili station. There are a lot of flights on these two lines every day. "Taiwan Haoxing" also has a direct bus from Taichung Gancheng station to Sun Moon Lake, with a ticket price of 180 yuan.

In terms of internal transportation, there are many ways to choose from, such as lake bus, ship, bicycle and so on. You can go to the dalalu Island Scenic Spot (you can't go to the island).

Ticket information: Tickets: Free

Joint ticket (including Lake tour bus, traffic boat ticket, Xiangshan shuttle bus and Sun Moon Lake cable car): NT $360

Opening hours: all day