Ci'en Pagoda
Ci'en Pagoda
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,843 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 June 3, 2020
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kawaii
Singapore25 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 October 7, 2018
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DonJYLoveToTravel
Singapore, Singapore364 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 March 31, 2018
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hawaiitraveller1
honolulu326 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 February 17, 2020
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Helen
Alstonville, Australia71 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 May 8, 2019
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jackkoh c
Singapore, Singapore117 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 January 23, 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 November 22, 2018
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sal1012018
Toronto, Canada25 contributions
Jun 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 July 10, 2018
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,511 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
When i checked into my guest house at Itashao the owner got a map out and explained to me the best places to visit during my stay. One place she mentioned proved to be one of the highlights of my stay. I had not intended to visit Cien Oagoda but glad i took the lady's advice. The path to the pagoda starts about 2-3 kms east of Itashao and is a wonderful walk up a path through the forest. I believe it is 700 m and has many steps. Chiang Kai Shek constructed the pagoda in 1971 in memory of his mother. I believe that there are 9 stories and the top of the pagoda is exactly 1000 m above sea level and offers a wonderful view of the lake.
In front of the pagoda is Chiang Kai Shek's rest house which was built at the same time. He used to come here often and nowadays visitors can enter and walk round the house and see the original furniture and ornaments. Well worth the visit if you have time.
In front of the pagoda is Chiang Kai Shek's rest house which was built at the same time. He used to come here often and nowadays visitors can enter and walk round the house and see the original furniture and ornaments. Well worth the visit if you have time.
Written May 9, 2017
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HelenaGuerra
Washington DC, DC14,513 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
It's located on Sha Ba Lan Mountain near Sun Moon Lake.
This pagoda has the best view over the Lake and mountains. It was recommended by a local that also told us that we wouldn't find any Chinese tour there. And she was right.
There is a short trail (mainly stairs) to reach the pagoda.
The views from the top are stunning. And the pagoda itself is very interesting. It was built by Chiang Kai-Shek in memory of his mother in 1971. The construction was very difficult because the materials had to be shipped over the lake and moved up the mountain.
Don't miss it!
This pagoda has the best view over the Lake and mountains. It was recommended by a local that also told us that we wouldn't find any Chinese tour there. And she was right.
There is a short trail (mainly stairs) to reach the pagoda.
The views from the top are stunning. And the pagoda itself is very interesting. It was built by Chiang Kai-Shek in memory of his mother in 1971. The construction was very difficult because the materials had to be shipped over the lake and moved up the mountain.
Don't miss it!
Written September 11, 2014
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