Yuchi Township (, also known as Yuchih) is a rural township in the center of Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the location of the Sun Moon Lake, a tourist attraction.

History The area is home to the Thao people who live near Sun Moon Lake. The township was formerly called Go-sia-po ()

Administrative divisions The township comprises 13 villages: Dalin, Dayan, Gonghe, Riyue, Shuishe, Toushe, Tungchi, Tungguang, Wucheng, Wudeng, Xincheng, Yuchi and Zhongming.

Tourist attractions Ci En Pagoda Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Lalu Island Sun Moon Lake Wen Wu Temple Xuanzang Temple

Transportation Provincial Highway No. 21 goes through Yuchi. Sun Moon Lake Ropeway Shuishe Pier

Notable natives Lin Yang-kang, President of Judicial Yuan (1987–1994) Tang Huo-shen, member of Legislative Yuan (2002–2008)

References

External links

Yuchi Township Office