Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village consist of three major thematic parks, the European Garden, Joy to the World Theme Park and the Tribal Cultural Village. The theme park boasts the tallest free fall ride in all of South East Asia, and the village also has a gondola ride connecting to the Sun Moon Lake, a one-stop park to immerse yourself in the beauty of the middle of Taiwan, where the mountain peaks surrounds the gem that is the lake. Recently, the village has garnered increasing popularity.

Furthermore, the European Garden is truly comparable to the Gardens of Europe with delicate features; the richness of the Tribal village is a santuary and an altar for the Aboriginal culture to be carried forward, it is full with displays of traditional garments, architectures, imagery, food, music and more, it is a perfect place to display Taiwan’s original culture to the world.

--European Garden--

“A Life of Leisure” Like a palace in Europe, the Shuishalian European Garden occupies an area of about 6 hectares. A vast open garden fit for the royals, a resemblance of what a garden in Europe should have, it is also the biggest of its kind in Taiwan. The park is renowned for being a popular backdrop to many Television drama series. The Baroque music companied by the Roman water features, here at the gardens you can take the miniature train ride, feel the breeze in the air as you stroll across the clock tower and fountains, and enjoy a spectacular lunch at our Ligong Restaurant.

(Every year in March, the romantic season kicks off with violet lavender blossoming across the gardens)

--Joy to the World Theme park--

It’s a joyous occasion for all at Joy to the World. Get a taste of a trip around the world as you go through our adventurous rides, or hop on one of our more relaxed ride for the entire family as you feel the excitement in the air, in the middle of the mountains.

--Gondola--

It’s the first light weight Gondola system in Taiwan. Carriages are held 40 meters above ground with clear viewing windows and spacious seats inside. On the cars you get to take in the view of the entire village from above, the ride stretches over 1.877 kilometers which ends at Sun Moon Lake. The 7 minute ride to enjoy everything the lake and the village has to offer over the mountain ridges.

--Experience Aboriginal Culture—

Here in the aboriginal village, we offer the most original experience of our culture, family DIY activities and traditional performance(s) that allows a fully immersive experience of the culture of the aboriginals.

The village is also the biggest cherry blossom field in Taiwan, at the season of blossom, more than 5000 trees blossom simultaneously, a spectacular sight to behold, during the season, the village is often jam packed with tourists.

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①  Locate the Nantou Fun Pass website, click on membership > Redeem Ticket. (or open your email, locate the payment success notification email), present the given QR code to redeem ticket.

②  Ticket verification and redemption for entry:

• Present QR code at ticketing office, our staff will redeem the code for a ticket for your entry.
• Present QR code at the Sun Moon Lake Gondola ticket office, the staff will redeem the code for a ticket for your entry.
  
  

︱Opening Hours:

• Weekdays 09:30-17:00 / Holidays 09:30-17:30
  Ticket office operating hours: 09:30-15:00
• Please refer to Joy to the World theme park opening hours, operating hours are subject to change, seek on-site announcements for any changes.
• Due to natural disasters, weather or other force-majeure, the village will announce closing ASAP.

※Please read through the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village entry notice

※The pass are valid to enter all sections of the village, all rides are free upon entry; food and beverages are the only items subject to further payment.

※No credit card is valid within the village, however, national travel cards can be accepted.

※Sun Moon Lake gondola cable car is a gift item. It is subject to changes or stoppage according to the village. If the cable car is out of service, the village does not offer refunds or returns.

︱Ticketing Information

※For groups larger than 20 and arriving in bus (please reserve your tickets 1 day in advance). You are subject to different payment terms than the normal group ticket shown above.

※Those under 3 or below the height of 100cm can entry free-of-charge, however, ID verification and parent’s company is a must. (According to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportations and Communications: Caregivers of children 3 and under need to be at a ratio of 1:3; for children with special needs, custodian or special needs volunteer need to be present at a 1:1 ratio)

※Cleaning cost is paid separately: scooters and motorbikes NT$50, All other 4 wheel vehicles NT$100.

※Cleaning cost are the cost of parking maintenance, the park is not liable for any damage done on the vehicles inside and out, please do not keep valuable items within your car, we apologize for the inconvenience.